isabellemay's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.25
Graphic: Blood, Kidnapping, Murder, Violence, and Suicidal thoughts
siglerbooknook's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
It takes forever to get to an answer but the pacing is done so well that the book never feels slow.
Once again, Jennifer Lynn Barnes has earned a gold star for dialogue. Every quip had me smiling. Every heartfelt confession tugged at my heart.
I don't know how the characters of Hawthorne House can be so mysterious and so loveable at the same time, but every one of them is thoroughly enjoyable.
Even though the story felt like it would have to leave loose ends, Barnes managed to wrap every mystery in a satisfying bow.
The plot may not be complex and the characters may not be the deepest you'll ever read, but I completely enjoyed every page of The Hawthorne Legacy and can't wait to dive in to book 3.
Moderate: Death of parent, Fire/Fire injury, Addiction, Death, Kidnapping, Murder, Panic attacks/disorders, and Grief
Minor: Gun violence, Infertility, Miscarriage, Emotional abuse, Pregnancy, Stalking, Suicidal thoughts, Terminal illness, Bullying, Child abuse, Drug abuse, Drug use, and Homophobia
boundedandbookmarked's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
Minor: Suicidal thoughts
passionatereader78'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
4.5
Graphic: Fire/Fire injury
Minor: Death, Death of parent, Kidnapping, Murder, Pregnancy, and Suicidal thoughts
carrie_reads's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
Graphic: Child death, Drug abuse, Mental illness, Medical trauma, Gun violence, and Murder
Moderate: Suicidal thoughts
livvmarks's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Classism, Death, Suicidal thoughts, Drug abuse, Drug use, Fire/Fire injury, Grief, Gun violence, Infidelity, Miscarriage, Violence, Abandonment, Addiction, Medical content, Murder, Alcohol, Injury/Injury detail, Kidnapping, Pregnancy, Self harm, Stalking, Cursing, and Death of parent
tabea1409's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Graphic: Death of parent, Death, Violence, Stalking, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, Gun violence, Kidnapping, and Medical content
Moderate: Suicide attempt, Drug abuse, Pregnancy, Suicidal thoughts, Alcoholism, Blood, Death, Child death, Death of parent, Drug use, Grief, Injury/Injury detail, Addiction, and Alcohol
bookthief's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
It was easier to follow along with the characters as we had already met them in the previous book and had gotten to know them. This made it quicker to get into the book.
Jennifer Lynn Barnes’ writing has definitely improved from her first book. The writing is more developed and detailed, making the book flow more smoothly.
The plot was brilliantly thought out. It was fast paced and intense, with twists and turns throughout the book.
The family tree is quite complicated. I really had to think about who was related to who and how to keep up with the plot.
Overall, I thoroughly enjoyed this book and would defo recommend to read it!
Moderate: Death of parent, Murder, Cursing, Death, Fire/Fire injury, Grief, Suicidal thoughts, Gun violence, and Kidnapping
tays_books'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
5.0
Graphic: Abandonment, Murder, Kidnapping, Death, Fire/Fire injury, Gun violence, and Violence
Moderate: Death of parent, Drug abuse, Cursing, and Stalking
Minor: Addiction, Pregnancy, Miscarriage, Infidelity, and Suicidal thoughts
simply_fran's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Graphic: Fire/Fire injury
Moderate: Addiction and Gun violence
Minor: Suicidal thoughts and Miscarriage