gabrielle_d20's review against another edition
Graphic: Misogyny, Alcohol, Alcoholism, Death, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Grief, Religious bigotry, Sexism, Sexual content, Addiction, Bullying, Drug abuse, and Toxic relationship
valeg1548's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Addiction, Mental illness, Emotional abuse, and Drug use
Minor: Abandonment
stephaniemcuervo's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Bullying, Emotional abuse, Religious bigotry, Sexual content, Toxic friendship, and Toxic relationship
Moderate: Drug abuse, Pregnancy, Drug use, and Death of parent
Minor: Adult/minor relationship and Abortion
devin_raquel's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Toxic relationship and Sexual content
Minor: Death, Emotional abuse, Child abuse, Injury/Injury detail, Suicidal thoughts, Religious bigotry, Violence, Sexual harassment, Bullying, and Death of parent
lasafica_reads's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Graphic: Misogyny, Religious bigotry, and Abandonment
Moderate: Death, Injury/Injury detail, Addiction, Adult/minor relationship, Alcohol, Death of parent, Drug abuse, Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Infidelity, Toxic relationship, and Violence
Minor: Abortion, Domestic abuse, Gun violence, and Pregnancy
andeng's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Blood, Cursing, Drug use, Injury/Injury detail, Medical content, Toxic relationship, Adult/minor relationship, Death, Emotional abuse, Abandonment, Pregnancy, Rape, Infidelity, and Sexual content
princessj5's review against another edition
- 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? Yes
4.25
Minor: Death of parent and Emotional abuse
kat1105's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Graphic: Addiction, Alcohol, Injury/Injury detail, Sexual content, and Infidelity
Moderate: Addiction, Death of parent, Drug abuse, Emotional abuse, Toxic relationship, Bullying, Adult/minor relationship, Alcohol, Child abuse, Death, Drug use, and Suicide
bookwxrmvictoria's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Toxic friendship, Abandonment, Cursing, Death of parent, Bullying, Drug use, Religious bigotry, and Sexual content
Moderate: Infidelity, Adult/minor relationship, Gun violence, Addiction, Alcohol, and Pregnancy
Minor: Infidelity and Injury/Injury detail
tianabooks's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
The beginning was anticipated and I immediately appreciated how headstrong Braxton was; the clash between her and the guys brought a lot of tension and created interesting banter. I mean, the dudes were awful to her at first but we all know this was going to change eventually. Although there seemed to be an 'insta-lust' component, it didn't really bother me. The more mature scenes were done well; a lot of steam and multiple explicit scenes. I liked the synesthetic part - it was an interesting take on the condition and the descriptions were done well. The significance of the title was pretty sweet as well as well as the epilogue! An epilogue after some time, beautiful.
The issues for me were more dynamic and structure based. Even though there are three (3) guys, emphasis seemed to be primarily on one of them, with the other two feeling more like extra features instead of solid parts of the 'harem' dynamic. For example, the large conflict at the later part of the book revolved around that guy. On top of it, we got the backstory of one of the guys at the 90% point of the book, AFTER the resolution of the twist/main issue. It didn't feel as significant at that point, which is a sad thing to say because it was pretty serious. There was SO much miscommunication, lack of willingness to discuss anything, tantrums thrown by multiple characters. It became a tad bit 'too much'.
I would've also liked to see more of the concert atmosphere, the audience vibes, the adrenaline rush since it is a rockstar-romance book. But that is a more personal preference.
In general, the writing was good and I know there are people who loved this, which is absolutely fine! I just had some issues with it. :)
Graphic: Sexual content and Alcohol
Moderate: Gaslighting and Emotional abuse
Minor: Drug use, Pedophilia, and Pregnancy
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