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Redeeming 6 by Chloe Walsh

74 reviews

rioreadsbooks's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional hopeful inspiring reflective sad medium-paced

5.0

Redeeming 6 (Boys of Tommen Book 4)
Rating : ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

"...I'll mean it when I say it, but I don't trust myself, Aoife. I just don't"

“I've spent a third of my life loving you, Aoife Malloy, and I don't plan on stopping.”

“Because in this version of forever, we get the happy ending Malloy.”

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This is the fourth book in the Boys of Tommen series and the second in Joey/Aoife's duology. After finishing the first book in Joey's duology, my heart was breaking for these characters, yet full of hope for what might be. However, I knew because of events that transpired in Johnny and Shannon's books that it was going to get a lot worse before it got better. Still, as has been with every book in this series, I was not prepared. I will not put any spoilers, but Joey's letter to Aoife... oh my gosh 😭. Thankfully after breaking our hearts and putting us through the ringer, Chloe Walsh put us back together again. I have never felt more connected to characters as I have in these books. I felt their every emotion. And, yes I am aware they are fictional, but I am so happy for them and their character growth.

Joey, this man will fight tooth and nail for those he loves. He is the ultimate protector. He does not back down from responsibilities. He is everything to his brothers, sister, and Aofie. And Aoife, I loved her "ride or die" mentality. She became the only person Joey could count on, and she truly understood him. While I wasn't her biggest fan in Saving 6, she found redemption in my eyes in this book. I love these two together and they will live in my heart always.

The emotions this book prevoked... I have no words. These books are now 4 for 4 on making me tear up, and I am not a crier. These two will be in my heart forever.

***Please note there is mature content and triggers in this book, and overall this is an extremely emotionally heavy book.

⚠️Warning⚠️
Language, low to medium spice, adult content, alcoholism, drug use, domestic violence, verbal and physical abuse, mentions of suicide, and more

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Alcoholism, Cursing, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Sexual content, and Suicidal thoughts

jess_read's review against another edition

dark emotional sad tense medium-paced

5.0

I don't know if I'll be able to move on from this book. I fear I'm too emotionally attached to Joey and Aoife now. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Suicidal thoughts, and Death of parent

Moderate: Suicide attempt

shaykay's review against another edition

dark emotional sad 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

4.5

 

This is a huge book and at times it does feel like it. There's a lot of back and forth between Joey and Aoife. Here we're finally caught up to Shannon's story and we're seeing things in Joey's POV but it's not a huge focal point in this one which I'm grateful for because I kind of struggle with books that tell the same story just in a different POV. But like I said this one does feel like a big book at times because the pacing is slower/medium and at times it does feel like it's dragging a little bit. It's like every time Joey gets a step ahead there's like 3 steps backward and it does finally wear on him to the point he does eventually end up in rehab. It's a lot to take in but I do like how this one ended and I loved seeing more of all of the family and Johnny's family here. Plus, I loved whenever Gibsie appeared. I really can't wait to read his book! 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content, Medical content, and Pregnancy

Moderate: Child abuse, Domestic abuse, and Drug abuse

Minor: Death of parent, Murder, and Fire/Fire injury

liaareads's review against another edition

dark emotional sad tense slow-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

5.0

when i say nothing, i mean absolutely NOTHING could have ever prepared me for the amount of tears i cried while reading this. this took everything and more out of me. it took my tears, my heart, my mental wellbeing. everything. but i will never stop thinking about joey and aoife’s story, and especially joey and how he let aoife and everyone around him down countless times, but to FIGHT for his life quite literally, and get his happy ending. i’m still sobbing.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Addiction, Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, and Pregnancy

Moderate: Alcoholism, Suicide attempt, and Death of parent

rachel_jones03's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional hopeful inspiring sad fast-paced

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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Addiction, Alcoholism, Bullying, Child abuse, Cursing, Death, Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Rape, Self harm, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Vomit, Police brutality, Medical content, Grief, Suicide attempt, Death of parent, Murder, Pregnancy, Fire/Fire injury, and Alcohol

aaliyah_1's review against another edition

dark emotional funny hopeful reflective 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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Addiction, Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Drug use, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide attempt, Death of parent, and Fire/Fire injury

joyner's review against another edition

dark emotional sad tense slow-paced

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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Addiction, Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Drug use, and Fire/Fire injury

jnterhune's review against another edition

dark emotional sad 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

3.0

I feel pretty neutral about this story. It feels very relative to the first books however there is new content at the end of the story but just wish it was new from the start or middle on. I don’t hate it but i wouldn’t say i loved it. I do think the author does amazing research and find the story and events very realistic. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Child abuse, Child death, Cursing, Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Suicidal thoughts, Blood, Grief, Suicide attempt, Death of parent, Murder, Pregnancy, Fire/Fire injury, Gaslighting, and Alcohol

Minor: Bullying

Not much more to add enjoy the authors research found the new story line entertaining but just felt repetitive throughout most of the book just wished more of it was new

mollybooks's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional hopeful 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

4.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Addiction, Child abuse, Child death, Cursing, Death, Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Gore, Mental illness, Miscarriage, Rape, Self harm, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Medical content, Grief, Suicide attempt, Death of parent, Murder, Pregnancy, Fire/Fire injury, Abandonment, and Injury/Injury detail

Moderate: Bullying, Infertility, Panic attacks/disorders, and Medical content

mander1921's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional hopeful sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes

5.0

Love this series. Rips your heart out and puts it back together each time. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Addiction, Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Physical abuse, and Death of parent