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Binding 13 - Alternative Cover by Chloe Walsh

12 reviews

chadreadsrom's review against another edition

dark funny hopeful inspiring tense slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Injury/Injury detail and Child abuse

Moderate: Domestic abuse

Minor: Rape and Sexual content

sshpurple1's review against another edition

dark emotional funny hopeful inspiring sad slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

It’s hard to describe just how much I enjoyed this book. There are vivid descriptions of life, of living in a household with domestic violence. And how an up-and-coming ‘star’ feels the pressure. We get Shannon’s thought processes of making daily choices while trying to survive. In Jhonny, we are given a look into what the pressure is like for someone who is the ‘star’ of something and their choices to stay on top. The two come together and bring something to the relationship that makes the other one better, stronger, and able to handle life differently than they have been. Be ready to have all the feelings while reading this book. It is painful, angsty, hopeful, and with moments of hilarity.  Keeping 13 book 2.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Alcoholism, Domestic abuse, and Bullying

Moderate: Sexual content, Emotional abuse, Cursing, and Medical trauma

literally_mint's review against another edition

dark emotional funny sad slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcoholism, Bullying, Child abuse, Cursing, Injury/Injury detail, Misogyny, Miscarriage, Physical abuse, Sexual content, and Panic attacks/disorders

bookmarked1705's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

I can't get this book/series out my head. Seriously, i'm constantly reaching for these if i'm ever bored of the book im currently reading. If they had a 10 star option, i'd pick it every time. These books are second to none !! 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Emotional abuse, Alcoholism, Body shaming, Domestic abuse, and Child abuse

Moderate: Injury/Injury detail and Sexual content

Description (in brief) : Shannon has been in and out of schools due to bullying. She later joins Tommen college, which swears to have a no bullying policy. Her life changes completely when she's meets Johnny Kavanagh (their first meeting isn't necessarily a good one). The pair realise they can't survive without eachother, and a beautiful relationship blossoms. But Shannon is dealing with hell at home, and it has an effect on her relationship with Johnny.

rosereadsalot's review against another edition

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Alcohol, Miscarriage, Abandonment, Addiction, Bullying, Mental illness, Medical content, Misogyny, Pregnancy, Suicidal thoughts, Alcoholism, Blood, Child abuse, Drug use, Gaslighting, Infidelity, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual harassment, Violence, Domestic abuse, Torture, Sexual content, and Vomit

pageafter_paige's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful inspiring reflective sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

There are no words to describe how much I loved this book. Such a slow burn that depicts high school love so sweetly.
Both characters have strengths and weaknesses that balance each other out and had me rooting for them the whole time. Not only did I love Shannon, like the river, and Johnny, but I enjoyed all the size characters too! Gibsie, Joey, Claire, even Lizzie proved to be lovable. I was initially intimidated by the page count and find size but I found myself able to fly through chunks when I made sure to dedicate time! Overall such a cute high school sports romance I will certainly be continuing!

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Emotional abuse, Suicidal thoughts, Violence, Alcoholism, Bullying, Classism, Cursing, Physical abuse, Rape, Child abuse, Injury/Injury detail, Medical content, Misogyny, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Pregnancy, Sexual content, Sexual harassment, Alcohol, Addiction, Abandonment, Adult/minor relationship, Blood, Body shaming, Domestic abuse, and Grief

lilyemmaaa's review against another edition

dark emotional hopeful sad tense slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

THIS BOOK DRAGGED. It was setting up so much for the second book, and it just felt so long. I was hoping it would pick up speed. But it just kept going. But that’s not at all saying it was bad, because it was enjoyable. I just wish it was more fast paced than it was.

Johnny and Shannon were set up beautifully. It was a realistic timeline and for that I applaud Chloe. They were instantly placed with each other. Instead they had the friendship stage where you both know you like each other, but you just won’t admit it yet. Been there, still doing that as we speak, which is why it’s so fun to read about.

This actually set up perfectly the second book and that’s just something that needed to be done well. But god that ending. I WAS SO UPSET. WHY DID MY POOR SHANNON GO THROUGH THAT. WHY WAS SHE GIVE THOSE HORRIBLE PARENTS. I’m so glad she had Joey and I’m so glad he stepped up the way he did even though no child should have to. Has she not had him, she truly would not have survived. I also loved how Johnny was with Shan. He cared so much for her and even when they were just friends, he put in the effort to make sure she was okay. He’s now become one of my new favorite book boyfriends.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Domestic abuse, Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Alcohol, Addiction, Alcoholism, Physical abuse, and Injury/Injury detail

Moderate: Miscarriage, Body shaming, and Bullying

Minor: Adult/minor relationship, Rape, Sexual assault, Suicidal thoughts, and Sexual content

ashley_jane's review against another edition

dark emotional hopeful tense slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Physical abuse, Child abuse, and Sexual content

andeng's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark emotional funny hopeful inspiring sad tense slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Domestic abuse, Body horror, Gore, Injury/Injury detail, Panic attacks/disorders, Misogyny, Abandonment, Medical content, Medical trauma, Bullying, Pregnancy, Violence, Miscarriage, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Vomit, Sexual content, Alcohol, Blood, Child abuse, Suicidal thoughts, and Toxic relationship

francess_m's review against another edition

dark emotional funny lighthearted sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Body horror, Misogyny, Toxic relationship, Cursing, Domestic abuse, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Medical content, Violence, Bullying, Child abuse, and Physical abuse

Moderate: Sexual assault, Sexual content, Infidelity, Miscarriage, and Outing