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A review by tranvnguyen
Keeping 13 by Chloe Walsh
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
I so badly wanted to love this book as much as I loved Binding 13. It was a lot more emotionally charged and I simply was not ready. It was such a good pace with perfectly timed comedic relief amongst the sad bits.
The ending was just a little lack luster for me. I get that this is the end of Shannon and Johnny’s story; but I don’t think it teased Joey’s story enough to draw me in. I am still going to read it, but I’m okay taking a break from this series for a little bit before I start.
The ending was just a little lack luster for me. I get that this is the end of Shannon and Johnny’s story; but I don’t think it teased Joey’s story enough to draw me in. I am still going to read it, but I’m okay taking a break from this series for a little bit before I start.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcoholism, Body shaming, Bullying, Child abuse, Death, Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Gore, Physical abuse, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Grief, Stalking, Death of parent, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, and Abandonment