Reviews tagging 'Death of parent'

Say You Swear by Meagan Brandy

85 reviews

lawsam's review against another edition

emotional reflective sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Chronic illness, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, and Death of parent

Moderate: Miscarriage

abidavisf's review against another edition

funny hopeful sad tense medium-paced

• 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

Books about college are also so wild to me because what do you mean these 18-year-olds know how to function as fully-fledged adults? I guess that’s why they call it fiction.

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.

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Content Warnings

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

lisalvly's review against another edition

emotional lighthearted sad fast-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

4.0

Honestly, it was so bad in some parts. The plot was so predictable, badly written at times, some actions and words so cringe that it had me rolling my eyes, and yet I also really enjoyed it most of the time. I know many cried while reading this, and I thought I'd be better than them but I wasn't. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Death of parent

sinnybuns's review against another edition

challenging emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted reflective sad tense medium-paced

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

5.0

If I could give this book more than five stars I genuinely would. This book BROKE me. Like absolutely SHATTERED my heart, and then it pieced it back together in the most delicious way. I legit cried while reading it, and I very, very rarely cry over books. I highly recommend reading it.

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Content Warnings

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

medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Medical content and Car accident

Moderate: Miscarriage, Panic attacks/disorders, and Death of parent

alaina_grace's review against another edition

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? No

4.0

the writing in this was so bad sometimes bc fr no one ive ever met talks and acts like these people… but 
Noah Riley... that man changed me, and is going on book boyfriend mount rushmore. 
When he’s deeply tortured and needs a woman to comfort and ground him but he always remains humble and kind and provides his girl with the same support if not more support than she provides him 🥵🥵🥵🥵🥵🥵🥵🥵  
but seriously why did the friend group have to be all 18 and theyre coming in to college and going straight to dating a senior… i think not 
but idc corny or not… NOAH RILEY is why this books is rated well 
ps: death to chase harper 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Miscarriage, Suicidal thoughts, Grief, Car accident, Death of parent, and Injury/Injury detail

Moderate: Sexual content and Alcohol

if the trope pisses you off… steer clear

booksense's review against another edition

emotional hopeful lighthearted reflective sad slow-paced

• 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

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Content Warnings

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

emotional lighthearted

3.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual content, Medical content, Grief, Medical trauma, Car accident, Death of parent, and Pregnancy

vettechmama3's review against another edition

challenging emotional funny hopeful lighthearted relaxing sad tense fast-paced

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

3.75

I really enjoyed this storyline as a whole and I adored Noah and Ari. Their relationship is beautifully built and made me feel good. I really liked most of the main, main characters. But there were SO many side people that I honestly had a hard time keeping up with them. I also want to mention how not prepared I was for the whiplash of this book. There is so much going on that it made me like it a little less. If book 2 is about twin brother Mason, I'm here for it and think I already know how it's going to go, but nonetheless am looking forward to more of the group. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content

Moderate: Medical content, Car accident, and Injury/Injury detail

Minor: Child death, Death, Grief, Death of parent, and Pregnancy

linaslittlelibrary's review

dark emotional reflective sad

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content, Car accident, and Death of parent

Moderate: Miscarriage, Pregnancy, and Injury/Injury detail

Minor: Suicidal thoughts, Medical trauma, and Alcohol