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KID by Jescie Hall

8 reviews

bbygirl21's review

challenging dark emotional funny mysterious sad tense slow-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

4.0

This is a fantastic book. It had very heavy themes/topics, so it took me a bit longer to read than usual. But I absolutely loved it. 

I loved Kid/Kai and Johanna. I was originally frustrated with how Johanna treated Kai. But after she finally revealed what happened with her mom, her behavior is completely understandable. 

As I said this is quite a heavy read, so definitely check the trigger warnings, but I would absolutely recommend.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Addiction, Animal death, Cursing, Drug abuse, Drug use, Mental illness, Self harm, Sexual content, Violence, Blood, Vomit, Grief, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail

Moderate: Bullying, Death, Panic attacks/disorders, Suicide, Medical content, and Death of parent

Minor: Alcoholism, Child abuse, and Pregnancy

brooksie03051's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional funny hopeful mysterious reflective sad tense medium-paced

• 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? Yes

4.75

KID by Jescie Hall is an intense spicy dark romance that is complex, emotionally challenging story about addiction, overcoming loss, and finding the person who puts all the broken shards of your heart back together in the messiest of ways. 

Be sure to look at the trigger warnings of this book before reading. This should be read after Hawke as this story takes place after those events and will help you understand a bit of backstory to other characters in the book.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Cursing, Drug abuse, Drug use, and Sexual content

Moderate: Addiction, Mental illness, Self harm, Violence, Grief, Suicide attempt, Death of parent, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail

Minor: Animal death, Physical abuse, and Toxic relationship

susansantos's review

dark emotional hopeful inspiring reflective sad tense slow-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

4.0

Kid was the follow up book to the authors “Hawke”. I definitely feel like it rounds out the both of their stories perfectly. Be aware of the triggers for this book, for sure. I thought her writing fit the characters inner monologue beautifully, clearly displaying a funny, loving, addict, making you fall in love with him. At the same time seeing his struggles along with the fmc and love interests struggles as well. Their relationship is raw, weird, and difficult, but somehow beautiful by the end. I definitely liked Kid and Jo’s growth throughout the book that I found inspiring. Definitely read Hawke first, and kid second, it makes more sense that way, and doesn’t give spoilers. Although if I’m honest, i enjoyed Hawke a little more but still enjoyed both.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Addiction, Animal death, Cursing, Drug abuse, Drug use, Mental illness, Physical abuse, Sexual content, Suicide, Blood, Grief, Death of parent, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail

jessanicolesingh's review against another edition

dark emotional reflective sad tense slow-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

4.0

 I read this at a significantly slower rate than I have been lately, partly because I didn’t find as much time in my days to dedicate to reading, but mostly due to the fact this book was a brutally deep and slow cut. This dark romance features two very broken people trying to build love through addiction, grief, and a whole mess of trauma. It was VERY character driven, not much happens plot wise until the rather late third act. 

A few random notes to point out: 1. I loved the Cam and Cole storyline continuation from my previous read by this author (HAWKE) 2. Though a gut wrenching read at times there was still a substantial amount of spicy scenes, and 3. I really appreciated the POV switch for the last chapter, it was a great decision for wrapping things up.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Addiction, Drug use, Sexual content, and Grief

Moderate: Drug abuse, Self harm, Suicide, and Death of parent

Minor: Animal death

kristi97's review

dark emotional hopeful informative sad tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Self harm and Suicide

Moderate: Addiction, Animal death, Drug abuse, Drug use, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Blood, Grief, and Death of parent

taylormichele's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional funny sad tense medium-paced

• 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? Yes

5.0

I loved EVERYTHING about this book. the reverse grumpy sunshine. Kid’s ENTIRE PERSONALITY was a 10/10. He is literally the definition of a golden retriever MMC but with a dark past. I loved how determined he was to win han over. Hans dark secret was a gut punch and I loved her obsession with her little taxidermy band. I loved seeing Cole and cam together. When Han told kid that she shouldn’t run from him when he’s the one person who makes her want to stay was a TEARJERKER!! Overall the whole story of two toxic souls who also happen to be addicts coming together and falling in love was so beautifully tragic I was unwell. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Addiction, Drug abuse, Drug use, and Grief

Moderate: Animal death, Self harm, Violence, and Death of parent

Minor: Suicide

sienasummerrreads's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional hopeful sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A

4.0

“Gotta have a heart to break, sweetheart. And trust me, there ain’t nothing in here worth reviving.” 

This follows Kid who heads to California for the summer to stay with his best friend Hawke who invited him out to help him with work and hopefully get clean. After a night out and meeting this woman named Han he can’t get her out of his mind. She captured his heart but is their love and addiction enough to bring them together? 

First off audiobook phenomenal. The way Joe was able to play out some intense and emotional sections in the book is incredible. Highly recommend picking up. CJ was also fantastic as Han. 
I appreciated the story it’s heavy with subjects and themes so be mindful going in. I found it more character-heavy with a little plot. These two souls really feel everything between each other. I will say I didn’t cry just feeling emotional while reading it. You got to see obsessive and erratic thoughts and behaviour. 
I will say don’t know how old Kid is or Han except four years difference and Han is older. Maybe Kid's age was mentioned in Hawke? But I can’t remember I read it a while ago. Overall, it was a great listen and read jammed with a lot of character emotion. 

If you love: 

🔹Dark Romance 
🔹Obsession 
🔹Addiction 
🔹Character Driven 
🔹Heavy Themes & Contents
🔹Intimate & Deep Spice 

Genre/Type: Dark Romance 18+
APK: Kindle / Audio ARC
Pages: 533
Audiobook Length: 14hrs 1min
Narrators: Joe Arden and CJ Bloom - Duet
Rating: 🌟🌟🌟🌟
Spice: 🌶️🌶️.5
Series or Stand Alone: Stand Alone 
Tropes or Themes: He Falls First, Soulmates, Addiction, Heavy, Jealousy, Alcohol, Cursing, Hallucinations, Mine, Sexual Content, Knife Play, Breath Play, BDSM, Praise, After Care, Self Harm, Blood, Drug Use, Drug Overdose, Intimate Tattoo, Violence, Wild Animal Death and Medical Content. Mentions: Suicide
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Content Warnings

Graphic: Addiction, Animal death, Cursing, Drug abuse, Drug use, Self harm, Sexual content, Violence, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail

Moderate: Panic attacks/disorders, Suicidal thoughts, Medical content, Grief, and Death of parent

Minor: Suicide and Pregnancy

serena_andherstories's review

dark emotional 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

3.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Addiction, Animal death, Death, Drug abuse, Drug use, Self harm, Sexual content, Suicidal thoughts, Toxic relationship, Blood, Vomit, and Death of parent