bookswithlauren's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
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? It's complicated
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Abandonment, Addiction, Alcohol, Body horror, Injury/Injury detail, Alcoholism, Sexual content, Toxic friendship, Bullying, Emotional abuse, Body shaming, Blood, Death, Drug use, Child death, Drug abuse, Gaslighting, Grief, Suicide, and Violence
maryannsophia's review against another edition
I was uncomfortable with the characters' romantic relationships and physical contact, their dabbling in demonic and dark magic, and MCs acting out of character to be more interesting or relatable.
Spoiler
Jem was too much of a gentleman to take advantage of Tessa need for romantic involvement. However, he was high at the time, and thus not as his right mind. But Tessa should have known better, in that case, than to take advantage of Jem's weakened state. They were both in a very compromising position being alone together in a dark bedroom in the middle of the night, so it's no wonder that things got sketchy. That entire scene made me very uncomfortable, so I couldn't justify reading further. Will's dealings with warlocks and demons just made my discomfort more reason to stop reading.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Drug abuse and Drug use
Moderate: Toxic friendship, Terminal illness, Suicidal thoughts, Death, and Chronic illness
For those uncomfortable with intense physical romantic contact (though not graphic sex), avoid this book or skip that section.
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