chapterseverafter's review against another edition
4.0
Wow what a wild ride. The angst and sexual tension was real between this couple i think you go through every emotion possible while reading it. It is a slow burn read they both have struggles but it's beautiful and it hurts.
courtofbooksanddreams's review against another edition
dark
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
1.0
I was looking forward to reading this as I had heard good things and was excited for the author having the opportunity to have these books be re-releasing. Unfortunately, this book just was not for me. I found it difficult for me to get into it and struggled to connect with the characters in this story. I also do wish that there was a trigger warning for this book due to the child sexual abuse that occurs in chapter 22.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Pedophilia, and Sexual assault
friendshipbravery's review against another edition
3.0
This was a surprisingly good book, despite falling into the classical high school bully x innocent shy girl trope, it took it in a completely different way and I loved Vaughn a lot. I particularly loved Vaughn's relationship with his parents, and I'm really wondering how Vaughn turned out to be so spoiled and angry and frustrated with himself when he had suchhhh good parents that supported him, truly. Anyway, it's not a reread, but it's a good book. Maybe a reread. Maybe.
loveella's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-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
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
cdb9488's review against another edition
5.0
Loved this book!
The raw passion Shen puts into her character development is monumental .I love how she uses a similar formula with her plot line construction that have three or four twists to it to keep the reader guessing. I couldn't put this book down! Finished it within the day superb.
The raw passion Shen puts into her character development is monumental .I love how she uses a similar formula with her plot line construction that have three or four twists to it to keep the reader guessing. I couldn't put this book down! Finished it within the day superb.
maggiealicia's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
adrihean's review against another edition
dark
medium-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Lenora has had a rocky relationship with Vaughn since childhood, from being friendly acquaintances to enemies when she saw something she shouldn’t have. When Lenora is uprooted from London to California, her path once again intersects with Vaughn, the reigning figure in their high school.
Lenora's determination to pretend she doesn't know Vaughn and to keep his secrets is met with resistance as Vaughn embarks on a mission to make her life a living nightmare. Their rivalry is further fueled when they both vie for the same spot at an art school, leading to a complicated entanglement when Vaughn wins the scholarship and Lenora becomes his assistant. As their relationship deepens, they uncover secrets more profound than they initially thought, propelling them toward a path of destruction.
“Angry God” by L. J. Shen was one of my favorite books I’ve ever read. I was so emotional with all the trauma and my heart broke for Vaughn towards the end of the book. It seriously took turns that I saw coming but absolutely didn’t at the same time. I cannot explain how amazing this book actually was and will forever have a place in my soul. 5 out of 5 stars and I’d give it more if I could.
cherry_3612's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
ajlacassie's review against another edition
5.0
definitely not my favorite in series but regardlessly it was was really good.
rothareads11's review against another edition
dark
emotional
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5