A review by mimimac
Binding 13 by Chloe Walsh

dark emotional medium-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

3.5

Binding 13 is completely outside of my usual comfort zone, I’d heard a lot about it on booktok/bookstagram but hadn’t gotten round to reading it yet, usually if I’m picking up a romance I go for a rom com vibe rather than this, but I ended up absolutely devouring this book! 

I think it was the combo of nostalgia & addicting writing that did it for me really. Even though I did not grow up in Ireland or under the same circumstances as Shannon, there are universal teen girl experiences that this book really taps into & you can absolutely relate to. 

The writing just flowed well despite that & the plot being fairly repetitive at times, I flew through the book basically without stopping. 

With the end finishing on a massive cliffhanger I have obviously already picked up the sequel & I am just as obsessed with that! 

Thank you to Little Brown Book Group/Piatkus  and Netgalley for the opportunity to review this ARC.
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