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idesofjaim'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? Yes
3.75
Ashna and Rico have such complicated backstories, and I think the addition of chapters about Ashna’s mom really lends to a successful story. I am not as intimately familiar with Persuasion as I am P&P, but I would say this is a very loose retelling from what I do know. If you’re going into this wanting a true Persuasion retelling, you may leave disappointed.
Where I knock this one down is, from what I’ve seen, I feel like this series has been marketed as chicklit/romcom? And I could not disagree more, especially with this book. This one is H E A V Y. It deals with some very, very difficult themes, and while I found Dev to have written a good book here, this is not a light beach read. Definitely review trigger warnings before picking this one up.
Graphic: Addiction and Suicide
Moderate: Sexual assault and Sexual violence
Minor: Car accident
katemch's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Alcoholism, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Panic attacks/disorders, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Suicide, Toxic relationship, Vomit, Grief, Death of parent, and Alcohol
Moderate: Abortion and Pregnancy
starry_skys's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
3.75
Moderate: Alcoholism, Rape, Sexual violence, Suicide, and Toxic relationship
macchiatojen'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
5.0
Graphic: Alcoholism, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, and Suicide
shaipanda'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? Yes
4.75
Literally read it in just over 24 hours lol so so so good but definitely be aware of content warnings because this book may be a romance but it’s really dark and has a lot of heavy topics
Edit: switched it from 5 to 4.75 though bc I just remember like nothing about it lol and I can’t keep something rated 5 stars if i don’t remember anything about it
Graphic: Alcoholism, Body horror, Gun violence, Panic attacks/disorders, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Suicide, Medical content, Death of parent, Pregnancy, Abandonment, and Alcohol
Moderate: Islamophobia and Classism
Minor: Abortion
hngisreading'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
4.5
Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Emotional abuse, Rape, Sexual violence, Suicide, Blood, Grief, Death of parent, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Car accident and Abandonment
Minor: Abortion
aseel_reads'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? Yes
4.0
Moderate: Alcoholism, Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Misogyny, Panic attacks/disorders, Rape, Sexual violence, Suicide, Toxic relationship, Blood, Grief, Abortion, Death of parent, and Pregnancy
teakanimo's review against another edition
4.5
Moderate: Sexual violence and Suicide
Minor: Child abuse
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