A review by katemarie99
Captives by Jill Williamson
5.0
Good things:
-Omar
-openly discussing the issue of masculinity (when it's toxic, when guys are shamed for not being "man enough")
-um Omar
-worldbuilding and lingo done really well
-OMAR
-the clubs, the vibes
-Zane and Red
-still Omar tbh
-he is babey and he's doing his freaking best okay
-just,,, genuine and heartfelt and GRITTY AF tbh in its willingness to tackle issues with nuance and avoiding judgement (like the fact that Red and Zane are cool people even though they fundamentally disagree with people like Levi who judge them for their "loose morals" and the fact that Omar is still amazing even after doing drugs and having sex)
-Mason being confused 1000% of the time
-Ciddah has a CRUUUUUSH and it's so cute
Bad things:
-Levi
-Jordan gets funny later in the series but I hate him in this book
-Jemma is too sickly sweet to exist
-beginning is kinda slow every time
-why is everyone a jerk to Omar
-FREAKING LEVI
-abusive father gets a free pass (according to LEVI)
-everyone's gross loyalty to Levi
-Omar
-openly discussing the issue of masculinity (when it's toxic, when guys are shamed for not being "man enough")
-um Omar
-worldbuilding and lingo done really well
-OMAR
-the clubs, the vibes
-Zane and Red
-still Omar tbh
-he is babey and he's doing his freaking best okay
-just,,, genuine and heartfelt and GRITTY AF tbh in its willingness to tackle issues with nuance and avoiding judgement (like the fact that Red and Zane are cool people even though they fundamentally disagree with people like Levi who judge them for their "loose morals" and the fact that Omar is still amazing even after doing drugs and having sex)
-Mason being confused 1000% of the time
-Ciddah has a CRUUUUUSH and it's so cute
Bad things:
-Levi
-Jordan gets funny later in the series but I hate him in this book
-Jemma is too sickly sweet to exist
-beginning is kinda slow every time
-why is everyone a jerk to Omar
-FREAKING LEVI
-abusive father gets a free pass (according to LEVI)
-everyone's gross loyalty to Levi