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vhenderson93's review
2.0
Not my favorite by this author due to the writing and unrealistic plot but I appreciated the messages of second chances and redemption. The use of the word "retard" really turned me off. Even though it led to the jerkiness of a character, it hindered my enjoyment. There was a very good reminder to not let things (even books) take the place of your family.
booksforchristiangirls's review
3.0
This is a mini ‘Books For Christian Girls’ review. It is not a full content review and will not receive one. These mini-reviews are years old and just for clarity on the rating the book received on Goodreads.
12/13/2016-
“This was a short read that I enjoyed the ending of the story. There were a few parts I wasn't a fan of and a few other parts that didn't quite make sense to me, though.”
*Main Content-
Injuries, Blood, & Pain (barely-above-not-detailed); Many mentions of prison, crimes, criminals, a bounty hunt, a robbery, a gunshot, & a theft; Mentions of fighting; A couple mentions of stealing; Sibling teasing & bickering; Eye rolling; Mentions of insults & disparaging comments; Minor cussing (dumb, idiot, shut up, stupid, and retarded (four times)).
A bit of Noticing; Mentions of a man's "hungry" gaze at Adara & suggestive comments; Mentions of girlfriends & dating; A couple mentions of blushes.
12/13/2016-
“This was a short read that I enjoyed the ending of the story. There were a few parts I wasn't a fan of and a few other parts that didn't quite make sense to me, though.”
*Main Content-
Injuries, Blood, & Pain (barely-above-not-detailed); Many mentions of prison, crimes, criminals, a bounty hunt, a robbery, a gunshot, & a theft; Mentions of fighting; A couple mentions of stealing; Sibling teasing & bickering; Eye rolling; Mentions of insults & disparaging comments; Minor cussing (dumb, idiot, shut up, stupid, and retarded (four times)).
A bit of Noticing; Mentions of a man's "hungry" gaze at Adara & suggestive comments; Mentions of girlfriends & dating; A couple mentions of blushes.
silver_valkyrie_reads's review
hopeful
inspiring
medium-paced
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
I've enjoyed some of the author's recent stories, and I think I'd be a lot more interested in this one from a few years ago if she re-wrote in now. The concepts are interesting, but dialogue is stilted, some of the interactions stretch believability, and the main character is honestly kind of obnoxious. (PSA: Girls, men do not need you to tell them how to run their lives or camping trips. If a guy didn't bring bug spray on hike, it's probably because he really doesn't care about getting bitten.)
Content Warnings
Minor: Bullying and Sexual assault
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