A review by sarahhaley17
Still Beating by Jennifer Hartmann

dark emotional tense fast-paced
  • 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

3.25

3.25 ⭐️

some parts i really loved, and then others i really hated. the whole first half was SO GOOD, but it just went downhill from there. and mandy’s character was kinda the worst?? i found her extremely unsympathetic and pushy instead of supportive when they got back. i feel like her pushing dean to be intimate with her or pushing cora to tell her everything that happened to her was shitty of her. i understand her being upset about them being together, but those 2 parts specifically really pissed me off. 

but the first half 😭😭 it was so good and so heartbreaking. i really liked the dynamic between dean and cora in the beginning and throughout them being kidnapped, and i really liked their characters. i feel like without the sister’s fiancé trope, the ending would’ve been a lot better & i would’ve probably given this a higher rating.
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