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katgent's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Abortion, Biphobia, Death, Car accident, Homophobia, Physical abuse, Pregnancy, Addiction, Cancer, Self harm, Suicide, Alcohol, Alcoholism, Death of parent, Domestic abuse, and Terminal illness
minsreadingnook's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Thoughts:
The more I thought about the story as a whole, the more my rating dropped lol but If you would’ve asked me while I was reading the story, I would’ve given it a 5*. I feel like the ending was somehow… lackluster. I don’t know why to be honest, probably because I was just not ever invested in Monique as a character. Or maybe I just expected so much.
Connor’s name just reminds me of Connor Murphy but I love the way motherhood was portrayed.
Evelyn was such an interesting character to read. I devoured this book because of her.
I don’t like Celia that much but the nice parts of their relationship was pretty cute.
Graphic: Hate crime, Infidelity, Injury/Injury detail, Misogyny, Outing, Toxic friendship, Death, Grief, Sexism, Emotional abuse, Homophobia, Suicide, Addiction, Alcohol, Alcoholism, Biphobia, Domestic abuse, Toxic relationship, Murder, Self harm, Adult/minor relationship, Racism, Abandonment, Child abuse, Chronic illness, Death of parent, Drug abuse, Eating disorder, Pedophilia, Sexual harassment, Sexual violence, Terminal illness, Cancer, Car accident, Cursing, Drug use, Pregnancy, Rape, Lesbophobia, Sexual assault, Sexual content, and Violence
Moderate: Abortion
book_lover206's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Moderate: Domestic abuse, Homophobia, Sexism, Emotional abuse, Biphobia, Cancer, Car accident, Child abuse, Self harm, Child death, Physical abuse, and Suicide
Minor: Abortion
kaytrain's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Moderate: Alcoholism, Suicide, Terminal illness, Biphobia, Car accident, Domestic abuse, Physical abuse, and Self harm
moonbin's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Graphic: Physical abuse, Injury/Injury detail, Blood, Death, Car accident, Death of parent, Domestic abuse, Gaslighting, Homophobia, Lesbophobia, Emotional abuse, and Misogyny
Moderate: Alcohol, Drug abuse, Infidelity, Outing, Alcoholism, Drug use, Cancer, Self harm, Grief, Terminal illness, Cursing, and Addiction
Minor: Abortion and Pregnancy
jfield351's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Graphic: Domestic abuse, Infidelity, and Grief
Moderate: Cancer, Sexual content, Alcohol, Car accident, Cursing, Death of parent, Injury/Injury detail, Physical abuse, Terminal illness, Death, Pregnancy, and Child abuse
Minor: Rape, Suicide attempt, Suicide, Blood, Abortion, Self harm, Homophobia, Adult/minor relationship, Body shaming, Drug use, Gaslighting, Addiction, and Biphobia
khloereads86's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Sexual content, Suicide, Death of parent, Cursing, Infidelity, Lesbophobia, Self harm, Terminal illness, Toxic relationship, Child death, Death, Cancer, Biphobia, Grief, Homophobia, Blood, Car accident, Chronic illness, and Domestic abuse
Moderate: Addiction, Abortion, Pregnancy, and Alcoholism
Minor: Adult/minor relationship, Child abuse, and Drug use
rebeccaxpaige's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.25
Graphic: Car accident, Death of parent, Homophobia, Infidelity, Lesbophobia, Outing, Abortion, Biphobia, Cancer, Cultural appropriation, Drug abuse, Death, Domestic abuse, Grief, Toxic friendship, and Toxic relationship
Moderate: Grief, Gore, Bullying, Injury/Injury detail, Medical trauma, Terminal illness, Suicide, Cursing, Physical abuse, Pregnancy, Self harm, and Suicide attempt
theserenityreader's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
This historical romance novel is not the most exciting read I ever had. As it portray objectifying women as a societal norm. It is though voluptuous and sensual but the way it morally demeans women and their very being just doesn’t not it for me.
“You do not know how fast you’ve been running, how hard you’ve been working, how truly exhausted you are until some stands behind you and says “It’s OK, you can fall down now. I’ll catch you.”
An underage Cuban teenager finding her way to fame and luxurious life using her body is not exemplary. Showing that “back in the day” that’s all women had, was to use what they had to get their way in a male dominant world.
“People think that intimacy is sex. But intimacy is about truth. When you realize you can tell someone your truth, when you can show yourself to them, when you stand in front of them bare and there response is you’re safe with me-That’s intimacy .”
Legendary fictional actress Evelyn Hugo, whose character is based on Elizabeth Taylor in real life and Ava gardener, gives you true insight into show biz and how things work in Hollywood which are true to this day. How your heritage, culture, race, language & sexual orientation play an important role in your life. And how something so little can ruin it all for you.
“I spent half my time loving her & the other half hiding how much I loved her.”
It sure is a memorable read for me as there are hidden messages and life lessons in this book through & through. True meaning of love and the extent one goes for the sale of love.
“And it will be the tragedy of my life that I cannot love you enough to make you mine. That you cannot be loved enough to be anyone’s.”
Love. Hate. Tragedy. Deceit. Heartbreak. It’s an intoxicating read which promotes suicide as well which I oppose too. But also tells the meaning of life. It’s too short to hold back. You never know what’s out their waiting for you. You should be the one always ready to get what you want the way you want. Know your worth and never expect less. Know that no one is worthy of you unless you make them. And be confident and proud of yourself and who you truly are.
Graphic: Sexism, Self harm, and Physical abuse
__helena__'s review against another edition
- 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
5.0
Graphic: Death, Death of parent, Misogyny, Domestic abuse, Cancer, Homophobia, Suicide, and Panic attacks/disorders
Moderate: Alcoholism, Toxic relationship, Biphobia, Sexual assault, Sexual harassment, Lesbophobia, Racism, Self harm, Sexism, Emotional abuse, and Pregnancy
Minor: Abortion