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abidavisf's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
Say You Swear was a rollercoaster. I almost DNF’d it at the beginning, confused by the abundance of characters and how they relate to each other, as well as the chaotic storylines. A LOT happened at the beginning, and not a lot of it, looking back, was necessary. It felt slightly like an idea dump that was intended to be edited and removed from later but was forgotten, or that all of the ideas are there as Easter eggs for later books which was just too much. It also felt like I’d stepped into the middle of a series and was supposed to instantly know who each character is, how they know one another and all of their past traumas. It was a lot. Much of the plot was predictable too.
That being said, as the story progressed, particularly as Arianna and Noah grew closer and the story revolved more around them than everybody else, the book really improved. It was easier to focus, and I was consequently more invested in the story, mostly Noah’s storyline in all honesty. Though I love Ari, there is only so much Chase I can read about.
I love Cameron and wish she’d had more of her own plot as the book progressed. What happened with Trey? How does she feel about Mason etc? I’m assuming Mason and Brady will get their own books but I would have also liked to have seen more of them. Mason had a lot of page time but as Ari’s brother, so it would be interesting to see him as an individual. Clearly, he is a bit of a womaniser and also in love with Payton so that could be intriguing to observe.
Noah’s storyline was tragic and beautiful. That was very well-thought out. I still have a lot of questions about him, but I think it was evident as we got through the book that we knew what we needed too I understand him fully, and I hope that anybody with even an ounce of Noah’s heart in this world gets their happy ending.
Moderate: Death, Miscarriage, Toxic relationship, Medical content, Grief, Death of parent, Toxic friendship, Abandonment, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Chronic illness, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Vomit, Car accident, Pregnancy, and Gaslighting
sinnybuns's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Graphic: Chronic illness, Mental illness, Medical content, Grief, Medical trauma, Car accident, Death of parent, Pregnancy, and Alcohol
Moderate: Miscarriage, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual content, Suicidal thoughts, Violence, Vomit, Pregnancy, Toxic friendship, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail
caitlyn_lutz's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Medical content and Car accident
Moderate: Miscarriage, Panic attacks/disorders, and Death of parent
booksense'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
4.0
Graphic: Cursing, Death, Eating disorder, Miscarriage, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual content, Grief, Car accident, Death of parent, Pregnancy, and Alcohol
nicoleolander's review against another edition
3.75
Graphic: Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual content, Medical content, Grief, Medical trauma, Car accident, Death of parent, and Pregnancy
tingelinda91's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Cursing, Sexual content, Grief, and Medical trauma
Moderate: Miscarriage, Panic attacks/disorders, Violence, Medical content, Car accident, Death of parent, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Suicidal thoughts
clara01's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.75
I highly recommend this book especially if you want a romance that will tug on your heartstrings.
Also for a sneaky peak of their future read Not So Merry Memories by Meagan Brandy
Graphic: Death, Grief, Car accident, Death of parent, and Alcohol
Moderate: Miscarriage
Minor: Panic attacks/disorders and Pregnancy
jpearlreads's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Grief, Car accident, and Death of parent
Moderate: Miscarriage and Panic attacks/disorders
chelle22's review against another edition
4.0
Graphic: Death, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual content, Suicidal thoughts, Death of parent, Pregnancy, and Alcohol
bookish_reese'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
Moderate: Miscarriage, Panic attacks/disorders, Suicidal thoughts, and Grief