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4.0 AVERAGE
4.0 AVERAGE
I got to %50 percent through and realized I didn’t know anything about Jules and so much about Bodhi. And Bodhi got on my nerves. I just didn’t vibe with this book
emotional
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body shaming, Bullying, Child abuse, Eating disorder, Emotional abuse, Homophobia, Mental illness, Physical abuse, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Grief, Suicide attempt, Sexual harassment
Moderate: Drug use, Suicidal thoughts, Toxic relationship, Medical content
dark
emotional
hopeful
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Content Warnings
Graphic: Domestic abuse, Sexual assault, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide attempt
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
sad
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
3.25/5 🌶 (only with Jules)
I can't describe how much I loved this book! I literally devoured it in one sitting.
This book was way darker than I expected, but that was totally justified.
My heart broke in so many ways with Bodhi's. I love Jules for the fact that he never gave up on him. He was his rock when he needed it most.
The way this story describes depression and other mental health issues was so accurate and relatable.
Maybe I love this book so much because I felt the pain Bodhi felt a little bit extra because I'm also part of the semicolon team.
Well, nevertheless it's a big story with the loveliest characters and so much healing, my heart might burst.
You have to read it!
Read if you like:
✨️ comfort/healing
✨️ age gap
✨️ mental health rep
I can't describe how much I loved this book! I literally devoured it in one sitting.
This book was way darker than I expected, but that was totally justified.
My heart broke in so many ways with Bodhi's. I love Jules for the fact that he never gave up on him. He was his rock when he needed it most.
The way this story describes depression and other mental health issues was so accurate and relatable.
Maybe I love this book so much because I felt the pain Bodhi felt a little bit extra because I'm also part of the semicolon team.
Well, nevertheless it's a big story with the loveliest characters and so much healing, my heart might burst.
You have to read it!
Read if you like:
✨️ comfort/healing
✨️ age gap
✨️ mental health rep
I fucking loved the insane amount of angst!
I’d say my only minor complaint is I wish Ryan had apologized to Bo for how he acted the morning after they had sex because that was fucked up and it’s never brought up? In fact Bo actually apologizes to him???
But otherwise it was great!
I’d say my only minor complaint is I wish Ryan had apologized to Bo for how he acted the morning after they had sex because that was fucked up and it’s never brought up? In fact Bo actually apologizes to him???
But otherwise it was great!
Arc Review: Storm Clouds and Devastation by @authorashleyjames
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Arc Review: Storm Clouds and Devastation by @authorashleyjames
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Arc Review: Storm Clouds and Devastation by @authorashleyjames
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challenging
dark
emotional
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
dark
emotional
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Okay, så absolut 5 stjerner for portrætteringen af depression og spiseforstyrrelse. Den er dybdegående og for nogle måske helt unødvendigt detaljeret, men jeg elskede at der ikke var lagt skjul på noget. At alt mørket fik plads på siderne.
Til gengæld, får den absolut ikke 5 stjerner for Jules. Åh, altså... Jo, der er tidspunkter, hvor man godt kan argumentere for, at Jules handler som han gør, fordi Bodhi har brug for det - og giver udtryk for, at han har brug for det. Jeg synes nu bare Jules var en ubehagelig type, der ikke kunne respektere et nej og dermed handlede grænseoverskridende flere gange.
Og så var der mødet med Bodhis bror...det virkede forceret. Jeg er glad for at der i det mindste kommer en forklaring, men... Den føltes for vag i forhold til, hvor godt resten fungerede.
Anyways, anbefaler den til alle, der har brug for et detaljeret og mørkt indblik i depressionens greb om ens psyke. Den er virkelig hård og hjerteskærende, men det er samtidig også så ægte og velskrevet.
Læs TW, hvis du har nogle triggers, for den her indeholder en del.
Til gengæld, får den absolut ikke 5 stjerner for Jules. Åh, altså... Jo, der er tidspunkter, hvor man godt kan argumentere for, at Jules handler som han gør, fordi Bodhi har brug for det - og giver udtryk for, at han har brug for det. Jeg synes nu bare Jules var en ubehagelig type, der ikke kunne respektere et nej og dermed handlede grænseoverskridende flere gange.
Og så var der mødet med Bodhis bror...det virkede forceret. Jeg er glad for at der i det mindste kommer en forklaring, men... Den føltes for vag i forhold til, hvor godt resten fungerede.
Anyways, anbefaler den til alle, der har brug for et detaljeret og mørkt indblik i depressionens greb om ens psyke. Den er virkelig hård og hjerteskærende, men det er samtidig også så ægte og velskrevet.
Læs TW, hvis du har nogle triggers, for den her indeholder en del.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Eating disorder, Mental illness, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Suicidal thoughts, Vomit, Suicide attempt
Moderate: Body shaming, Death, Domestic abuse, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Fatphobia
Minor: Blood
This is, by far, the most emotional and gut-wrenching story of Ashley's. She doesn't hold back when it comes to how these characters feel, process, or what happens to them. Bodhi, my sweet, sweet boy, has had such a hard life. So much is thrown at him and watching him attempt to get through each day, it's heartbreaking. He feels so, so deeply. Everything tugs at his heartstrings and it's too much. He can't process and you just want to reach in, hold him tightly, and let him know it will all be okay. He does what he needs to do to survive. We see him struggle but we see him grow. We see him learn and see the truth that he's been fighting. It's a whirlwind, but it's beautiful. Bring in Jules and his determination and you have something explosive. Jules sees Bodhi for who he is. He sees Bodhi's internal beauty and only wants Bodhi to be able to see himself the way Jules sees him. The way Jules feels about Bodhi is powerful. They're perfect for each other. They bring something to the table for one another, showing each other that they don't have to be alone. That they can get more out of life once they allow themselves to see what's right in front of them.
The struggles they work through are intense but everything is so worth it. It's such a beautiful story. Simply beautiful.
Merged review:
This is, by far, the most emotional and gut-wrenching story of Ashley's. She doesn't hold back when it comes to how these characters feel, process, or what happens to them. Bodhi, my sweet, sweet boy, has had such a hard life. So much is thrown at him and watching him attempt to get through each day, it's heartbreaking. He feels so, so deeply. Everything tugs at his heartstrings and it's too much. He can't process and you just want to reach in, hold him tightly, and let him know it will all be okay. He does what he needs to do to survive. We see him struggle but we see him grow. We see him learn and see the truth that he's been fighting. It's a whirlwind, but it's beautiful. Bring in Jules and his determination and you have something explosive. Jules sees Bodhi for who he is. He sees Bodhi's internal beauty and only wants Bodhi to be able to see himself the way Jules sees him. The way Jules feels about Bodhi is powerful. They're perfect for each other. They bring something to the table for one another, showing each other that they don't have to be alone. That they can get more out of life once they allow themselves to see what's right in front of them.
The struggles they work through are intense but everything is so worth it. It's such a beautiful story. Simply beautiful.
The struggles they work through are intense but everything is so worth it. It's such a beautiful story. Simply beautiful.
Merged review:
This is, by far, the most emotional and gut-wrenching story of Ashley's. She doesn't hold back when it comes to how these characters feel, process, or what happens to them. Bodhi, my sweet, sweet boy, has had such a hard life. So much is thrown at him and watching him attempt to get through each day, it's heartbreaking. He feels so, so deeply. Everything tugs at his heartstrings and it's too much. He can't process and you just want to reach in, hold him tightly, and let him know it will all be okay. He does what he needs to do to survive. We see him struggle but we see him grow. We see him learn and see the truth that he's been fighting. It's a whirlwind, but it's beautiful. Bring in Jules and his determination and you have something explosive. Jules sees Bodhi for who he is. He sees Bodhi's internal beauty and only wants Bodhi to be able to see himself the way Jules sees him. The way Jules feels about Bodhi is powerful. They're perfect for each other. They bring something to the table for one another, showing each other that they don't have to be alone. That they can get more out of life once they allow themselves to see what's right in front of them.
The struggles they work through are intense but everything is so worth it. It's such a beautiful story. Simply beautiful.