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idekfeebs's review against another edition
- 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: Suicide, Death of parent, Death, Alcohol, Drug use, and Rape
Moderate: Drug use, Pedophilia, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide attempt, Toxic relationship, Emotional abuse, Infidelity, Domestic abuse, Rape, Death, Sexual assault, Sexual harassment, Blood, Cursing, Sexual violence, Adult/minor relationship, Alcoholism, Bullying, Gaslighting, Alcohol, Death of parent, Drug abuse, Toxic friendship, Grief, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Sexual content, and Suicide
tea_rea's review against another edition
- 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
4.75
Graphic: Death of parent, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual assault, Adult/minor relationship, Bullying, Drug abuse, Infidelity, Sexual violence, Suicide, and Grief
Moderate: Drug use, Violence, Blood, Alcohol, and Emotional abuse
sabinehunter's review against another edition
- 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
2.0
Graphic: Alcohol, Bullying, Domestic abuse, Drug use, Grief, Injury/Injury detail, Panic attacks/disorders, Rape, Sexual assault, Stalking, Suicide, Toxic relationship, Adult/minor relationship, Cursing, Death of parent, Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, Infidelity, Physical abuse, Sexual content, Sexual violence, and Violence
steffandbooks's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Bullying, Death of parent, Drug use, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, and Suicide
aelin4's review against another edition
4.0
Moderate: Addiction, Alcohol, Bullying, Cursing, Death of parent, Death, Toxic relationship, Suicide, Sexual content, Sexual assault, Sexual harassment, Sexual violence, Rape, Pedophilia, and Panic attacks/disorders
Minor: Adult/minor relationship, Misogyny, Drug abuse, Drug use, and Physical abuse
curicastic'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? It's complicated
4.0
Well, well, well. Would you look at that. I was not expecting to like this book AT ALL.
I feel like a say that a lot but... ya know. It's high-school based, I usually don't do those but the premise was tempting enough (And booktook made me do it)
That being said, it did not read as a High School book. Well, not all the time at least. There was some cliches and high school drama but the banter and the conection between the main couple more than made up for that.
The whole confessions/letters trope is something I really enjoy, honestly. It was well played, I loved how it came to be and it was super organic, in my opinion.
Xavier is a lovely character. I wanted to hit him in the face for a while, but he redeemed himself. I loved his depth. Plus, he's hot. Come on. I liked his intensity and the way he cared, his backstory made me cringe in simpathy more than a few times. I ABSOLUTELY LOVE HOW THE TITLE CAME TO BE, I THINK IT WAS PERFECT. PERFECT. (spoiler) I was so so so so disappointed with Xavier for not doing something when he saw Logan roofie Aveena. That sucked. He only came forward when Alex took a leap of conscience. WHat the fuck, Xavier?
Aveena (What a weird name lol) is also a lovely counterpart. I resonated with her in a lot of things. Her backstory was tragic and I liked how she turned out to be because of it, it didn't feel forced. Her family issues were mostly organic and believable.
The second part of the book took me a little by surprise, but it was good. I felt like they kept hitting a wall and it frustrated me but the interactions in the middle were worth it. (and the smut hehe)
(spoilers) I was... dissappointed? That Xavier's father knew. That felt a tad too forced but I am sure there are real assholes who have done worse. And the whole scene with Logan and Axel... jesus fucking christ. I shuddered .
PS: The epilogue was so cute I died. I want to read Dia and Finn's story so bad. I think it might be interesting.
Graphic: Toxic relationship, Suicide, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Rape, Panic attacks/disorders, Misogyny, Infidelity, Drug use, Death of parent, and Bullying
abbbymyles's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
such good use of childhood friends to enemies to lovers & anonymity/letter writing tropes
I definitely think this book should be advertised as New Adult, not Young Adult, and would be more believable if set on a university campus. The characters, their lifestyle, their development, and the plot did not line up with high school aged characters. It made it feel disconnected and unrealistic.
Graphic: Sexual content, Cursing, Death of parent, Adult/minor relationship, Panic attacks/disorders, and Sexual violence
Moderate: Suicide
Minor: Domestic abuse, Drug use, and Infidelity
this would’ve been a 4 star if it weren’t for the final 30% of the book. I was so intrigued off the bat and couldn’t put the book down, until about 70% of the way through. such good use of childhood friends to enemies to lovers & anonymity/letter writing tropes I definitely think this book should be advertised as New Adult, not Young Adult, and would be more believable if set on a university campus. The characters, their lifestyle, their development, and the plot did not line up with high school aged characters. It made it feel disconnected and unrealistic.