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A review by jennasbookcase
I Blame the Rival by Jade Everhart
challenging
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
ARC REVIEW
There is truly something special about this book. It is emotional and raw and so beautifully written. It is a story I will be thinking about for a long time.
I was a huge fan of IBTC and didn't know how Jade would top it but she really outdid herself. Although Nico will forever remain my favourite character in this series, IBTR is by far her best work to date.
Skylar and Lacey's journey was full of heartache and sorrow but also hopeful and inspiring. They are two broken people trying to heal and better themselves and end up forming an anonymous relationship. When they finally meet, they seek comfort in each other and grow and heal together.
Jade did such an amazing job representing mental health and therapy and showing the struggles Lacey and Skylar go through and the effect it has on those around them.
I'm really sad this series is over but IBTR was the perfect ending to the Taber Tigers universe.
🌶.5
Tropes/themes
✨rival schools
✨broken boy x broken girl
✨therapy rep
✨found family
✨trauma bond
✨anonymous pen pals
There is truly something special about this book. It is emotional and raw and so beautifully written. It is a story I will be thinking about for a long time.
I was a huge fan of IBTC and didn't know how Jade would top it but she really outdid herself. Although Nico will forever remain my favourite character in this series, IBTR is by far her best work to date.
Skylar and Lacey's journey was full of heartache and sorrow but also hopeful and inspiring. They are two broken people trying to heal and better themselves and end up forming an anonymous relationship. When they finally meet, they seek comfort in each other and grow and heal together.
Jade did such an amazing job representing mental health and therapy and showing the struggles Lacey and Skylar go through and the effect it has on those around them.
I'm really sad this series is over but IBTR was the perfect ending to the Taber Tigers universe.
🌶.5
Tropes/themes
✨rival schools
✨broken boy x broken girl
✨therapy rep
✨found family
✨trauma bond
✨anonymous pen pals