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A review by starzerker
Every Last Breath by Jennifer L. Armentrout
slow-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? No
3.0
Not as bad as book 2 but not as fun as book 1. This could have been cut down and honestly included in book 2 but I get it—this time period basically demanded YA trilogies.
What I liked:
-FMC make clear her desired relationship with the second in the love triangle relatively quick in the book and there was no weird begging on his part, just sadness and acceptance
-FMC did things instead of letting other people handle everything
-FMC makes decision to have sex and is fine with it, which is good representation IMO and a great response to Twilight
What I didn’t like:
-Corny writing continues (it is YA though)
-Shortie continued (but was lesser than book 2 thank god)
-The plot finished and then there was ~50 more pages of follow up, mostly of making out
-FMC isn’t just special, she’s actually SUPER SPECIAL! It’s like an anime power upgrade tbh
-“Actually, your distant and selfish mom loves you!!” Maybe not the best twist here. I thought FMC would have to make her own sacrifice to make her own way (like giving up the warden part of her or something!), but instead it was her mom
Would I let my teen read it? Yes, if they are over 14. The FMC actually isn’t bad for a YA book. Would I read it again? Nah, I think once was fine.
What I liked:
-FMC make clear her desired relationship with the second in the love triangle relatively quick in the book and there was no weird begging on his part, just sadness and acceptance
-FMC did things instead of letting other people handle everything
-FMC makes decision to have sex and is fine with it, which is good representation IMO and a great response to Twilight
What I didn’t like:
-Corny writing continues (it is YA though)
-Shortie continued (but was lesser than book 2 thank god)
-The plot finished and then there was ~50 more pages of follow up, mostly of making out
-FMC isn’t just special, she’s actually SUPER SPECIAL! It’s like an anime power upgrade tbh
-“Actually, your distant and selfish mom loves you!!” Maybe not the best twist here. I thought FMC would have to make her own sacrifice to make her own way (like giving up the warden part of her or something!), but instead it was her mom
Would I let my teen read it? Yes, if they are over 14. The FMC actually isn’t bad for a YA book. Would I read it again? Nah, I think once was fine.