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bookwormione's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
Abby Abernathy is determined to have a fresh start as she enters college, until she crosses path with underground fighter, motorcycle driver and womanizer Travis Maddox, who falls for her on sight. Convinced that he will treat her like all the others - have sex and see you never -, she decides to keep her distances, a resolve soon tested when Abby has to share Travis's bed for a while.
I laughed so hard reading this, too bad it was at the expense of the book. Here is a more honest version of the plot: petite and fragile Abby isn't like other girls, because all girls just swoon over Travis and are sluts. And when she starts having feelings for Travis, that's different, because, hey, Abby isn't like other girls okay ? Which is true, in a sense, because Travis wastes no time in getting completely obsessed with Pigeon. Pigeon? Oh, that's just Abby's nickname, that Travis uses in every single situation, even upon introducing her to his family. Andhe gets it tattooed, like, two weeks after they start dating. But that's fine, I suppose, because she ends up with an equally cringe tattoo.
The plot is ridiculous, all the characters suck, Abby raises valid concerns against Travis (like, hey it's not okay for you to punch every guy I try to kiss, especially since we're not even dating) but that's never actually addressed, there is this weird plotline where Travis fights in an underground club at their uni and that comes handy when the couple meets the mafia... Neither Abby nor Travis should be in a relationship. This book is probably the mother of all cliché romance books ever written.
1 star because I had actual fun reading this nonsense. And 1 star because everyone is voiced by the same woman who just pitches her voice a little different, which makes Travis' lines sound even cringier. This woman gave her all and that was extremely entertaining.
I laughed so hard reading this, too bad it was at the expense of the book. Here is a more honest version of the plot: petite and fragile Abby isn't like other girls, because all girls just swoon over Travis and are sluts. And when she starts having feelings for Travis, that's different, because, hey, Abby isn't like other girls okay ? Which is true, in a sense, because Travis wastes no time in getting completely obsessed with Pigeon. Pigeon? Oh, that's just Abby's nickname, that Travis uses in every single situation, even upon introducing her to his family. And
The plot is ridiculous, all the characters suck, Abby raises valid concerns against Travis (like, hey it's not okay for you to punch every guy I try to kiss, especially since we're not even dating) but that's never actually addressed, there is this weird plotline where Travis fights in an underground club at their uni and that comes handy when the couple meets the mafia... Neither Abby nor Travis should be in a relationship. This book is probably the mother of all cliché romance books ever written.
1 star because I had actual fun reading this nonsense. And 1 star because everyone is voiced by the same woman who just pitches her voice a little different, which makes Travis' lines sound even cringier. This woman gave her all and that was extremely entertaining.
hannahlpowell's review against another edition
2.0
Mediocre writing at best.
The writing is all over the place, and the relationship between the two main characters is beyond annoying. Very disappointed.
The writing is all over the place, and the relationship between the two main characters is beyond annoying. Very disappointed.
manduhh_'s review against another edition
5.0
LOVED, LOVED, LOVED this entire book.. Especially the ending! Made me smile, made me sad, made me angry.. It was a great book :)
sillyduckie's review against another edition
challenging
dark
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcoholism, Bullying, Cursing, Emotional abuse, Misogyny, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Stalking, Death of parent, Fire/Fire injury, Toxic friendship, Abandonment, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Vomit and Kidnapping
sophwithabook's review against another edition
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
valslibrary1's review against another edition
3.0
A little bit tiring and not a fan of the behaviors of the characters but I enjoyed the writing
arremsie's review against another edition
dark
emotional
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
the first half of the book was lowkey so bad that it was good, and that’s where my stars go to, but god the second half was just bad. i was struggling to want to finish it because i just kept cringing and rolling my eyes at not only the characters but the plot lines as well. also as a vegas native, those parts were so……. i can’t lmao
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence
Moderate: Emotional abuse, Genocide, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Blood, Fire/Fire injury, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail
skynet666's review against another edition
4.0
Easy, fun read....not believable and not a new storyline, but I still enjoyed reading a lot.
sammymus's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75