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shaykay's review
4.5
Graphic: Bullying, Sexual content, and Violence
Moderate: Body shaming, Child abuse, Drug use, Physical abuse, and Suicidal thoughts
discarded_dust_jacket's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
I understand that none of those things can be rushed, so on the one hand, I understand why it needed to be broken into two books and why each of the books had to be so long, but to be totally honest, this one still felt a bit too long to me. I think it’s because at least in the first book there was tension; the book started with Jess still hanging with the popular kids and so, plot-wise, a lot more BIG, external shifts had to happen in that book. It kept my attention.
This one, they’re already in a relationship, so all of the shifts that take place happen on a character-driven, emotional level. Sure there’s some outside threat with Manson’s father, but honestly that aspect of the plot feels very marginal.
Don’t get me wrong, I still really enjoyed this series. I enjoyed getting to know each of the guys individually and their stories. The sex was obviously very very hot. The found family element was *chef’s kiss*. It wasn’t bad by ANY means and I’d still absolutely recommend it. I just thought this one moved a little slow at times.
Graphic: Bullying, Drug use, Homophobia, Mental illness, Sexual content, Violence, Stalking, Abandonment, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Panic attacks/disorders and Blood
Minor: Addiction, Animal cruelty, Child abuse, Gun violence, Physical abuse, Suicidal thoughts, Police brutality, and Murder
shaipanda's review
- 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
4.75
Graphic: Drug use, Sexual content, and Violence
Moderate: Child abuse, Homophobia, Physical abuse, Suicidal thoughts, and Stalking
Minor: Alcoholism, Animal cruelty, and Body shaming
adelesbooks's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Biphobia, Bullying, Child abuse, Cursing, Drug use, Self harm, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Violence, Blood, Kidnapping, Religious bigotry, Medical trauma, Abandonment, and Alcohol
chilivanilli28's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
Graphic: Sexual content, Suicidal thoughts, Violence, and Kidnapping
Moderate: Child abuse
hq_reads's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
I really like the characters and enjoyed some of the spice but it felt very formulaic and predictable. The Dare will forever be one of my favourite books and this series was missing the almost unbearable anticipation that The Dare had.
Pros: the sex scene in the holiday cabin was hot as fuck, the author writes consent so well, I really like the characters.
Cons: the plot was weak, sex scenes felt repetitive, a penis gets called a “glans”….!
Graphic: Mental illness and Sexual content
Moderate: Physical abuse, Violence, and Blood
Minor: Child abuse and Death of parent
tguccione's review
- 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
4.25
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Violence
Minor: Child abuse, Homophobia, Panic attacks/disorders, Religious bigotry, Death of parent, and Sexual harassment
fink1129's review against another edition
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Bullying, Child abuse, Cursing, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Homophobia, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Sexual content, and Stalking
keclark81's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Bullying, Child abuse, Cursing, Sexual content, and Blood
Moderate: Drug use
saraohneh's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Sexual content, Violence, Blood, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Biphobia, Bullying, Child abuse, Gun violence, Suicidal thoughts, and Religious bigotry
Minor: Alcoholism and Body shaming