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crystalmackey's review
- 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 of parent, Grief, Gun violence, Murder, Pedophilia, Sexual content, Trafficking, and Violence
fnicholee'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
4.5
Graphic: Sexual assault, Suicide, Trafficking, Rape, Sexual harassment, and Sexual violence
Moderate: Gun violence, Blood, Violence, and Toxic relationship
pritenpink2's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Graphic: Sexual content and Violence
Moderate: Death of parent, Murder, Child abuse, Rape, Toxic relationship, and Blood
Minor: Adult/minor relationship, Chronic illness, and Trafficking
zeebookdragon's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.25
Graphic: Death and Trafficking
Moderate: Sexual content
michellemaas's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
1.5
A huge part of that is the fact that this is part 1 of a 2-part series (that really should have just been 1 longer book). Nothing truly eventful seemed to happen, and though it set up the sequel beautifully, the plot was still very meh.
Our main characters, Katie and Rome were both described as extremely broken and a danger to each other. While that makes for an interesting premise, I felt the book was just too short for it/chose not to explore it. Other than being outright told "I am so broken and badass" there wasn't any effort put into that part of the narrative which is a shame since it was a huge driving factor. Also, did I mention the love triangle? I really don't like love triangles . . .
Ultimately, I think the series can still turn out okay since there is a lot of potential to be redeemed in the sequel but as for reviewing this book individually, I was extremely underwhelmed.
Graphic: Death, Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, Gore, Violence, Gun violence, Misogyny, Murder, Physical abuse, Sexism, Sexual content, Sexual harassment, and Toxic relationship
Moderate: Blood, Child abuse, Cursing, Suicide, Death of parent, Domestic abuse, Dementia, Injury/Injury detail, Kidnapping, Rape, Sexual assault, Torture, and Trafficking
Minor: Alcohol, Bullying, Grief, Infidelity, and Racism