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elizabethtrue's review against another edition
dark
emotional
sad
medium-paced
- 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
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Domestic abuse, and Violence
Minor: Rape
lunababybat's review
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
sad
tense
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
4.5
This is a hard one to get through, if you've had experiences with abuse in the past. I felt Jace and Christian's reactions in my chest. It's terrifying to live that way and deal with the ramifications of domestic violence. I'm glad that Jace was able to realize how he hurt others and found ways to not become like his father. Of course, I wish for more closure in regards to their mom, but that's where this book hits close to home; there isn't always closure when it comes to DV.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Toxic relationship, and Violence
brylkayyy's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Domestic abuse, and Violence
Minor: Rape and Sexual violence
taff4262's review against another edition
dark
emotional
sad
medium-paced
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
This book was difficult to read (or listen to on audio book like I did) because of the topic. The author did a good job of accurately portraying domestic violence and it’s effects on children. My main issue with the book was that the teenagers, especially the main character, seemed unrealistic. I found it difficult to believe that the main character was a teen, for he simply did not act like one at all. This made it difficult for me to really get into the story, for I was always questioning Jace’s actions and his interactions with his friends and classmates.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Domestic abuse and Violence
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