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emmareads__'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
3.5
Graphic: Gaslighting, Emotional abuse, Death of parent, Kidnapping, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual harassment, Bullying, and Domestic abuse
antidietleah's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
Graphic: Violence and Sexual assault
Moderate: Alcohol, Death of parent, and Bullying
witcheep'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
2.5
The book left me quite disappointed, though. Mostly I just wish we would have learned more about the FMC's mysterious past and gift in this first book already. Her Bonds are acting very toxic towards her, mist of them restricting her freedom and choises to the extent of kidnapping and treating her in a nearly hostile way even when thwy allow her a little freedom. There is also some university life material that feels unnecessary filler to me: I just want to learn about the mystery, not dwell in the FMC:s crave for normalcy when she clearly is something extraordinary.
Graphic: Sexual assault and Kidnapping
Moderate: Grief, Physical abuse, Bullying, and Alcohol
Minor: Suicidal thoughts, Trafficking, Death of parent, and Vomit
laurenjackman's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Graphic: Sexual violence, Alcohol, Toxic relationship, Sexual harassment, Kidnapping, Domestic abuse, Violence, Gore, Emotional abuse, and Confinement
Minor: Death of parent and Death
Toxic masculinitymj_86's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Graphic: Alcohol, Sexual assault, and Bullying
Moderate: Death of parent and Kidnapping
Minor: Confinement
simplicity1511's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
The first two books are mainly told from Oli's perspective except in the second where we get a North Prologue. Every other book that follows is told from the various characters in the bonded group.
I found I wanted to know what the other characters were thinking a lot more than just hearing Oli's perspective since I'm so used to reading at least dual points of view or from the past and present within a story.
I HIGHLY RECOMMEND CHECKING OUT THE TRIGGER WARNINGS I POSTED BECAUSE THEY WILL GIVE YOU A BETTER IDEA IF THIS BOOK SERIES IS FOR YOU. I RECOMMENDED A SIMILAR BOOK THAT'S YA (YOUNG ADULT) BUT STILL HAS ALL THE GREAT PLOTS THAT I ENJOYED IN THE BONDS THAT TIE WITHOUT ALL THE SUPER DARK INTENSE THEMES.
Moderate: Abandonment and Bullying
Minor: Torture and Death of parent
I think if you're going to start this series you should know all the trigger warnings ahead of time before you become invested. Some of these content warnings are spoilers.kristanjenkins's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Moderate: Death of parent, Emotional abuse, Death, Bullying, War, Grief, Kidnapping, and Sexual assault
fleetwitchmac's review against another edition
- 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
4.75
Graphic: Rape, Confinement, Sexual assault, and Suicidal thoughts
Moderate: Toxic relationship, Car accident, Toxic friendship, Grief, Cursing, Suicidal thoughts, Sexual content, Emotional abuse, Death of parent, and Body shaming
jumbledjess's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
3.25
Graphic: Death of parent, Sexual assault, Toxic relationship, Bullying, Car accident, and Suicidal thoughts
phlipsie's review against another edition
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
5.0
Graphic: Violence, Sexual assault, Kidnapping, Confinement, and Abandonment
Moderate: Death of parent, Emotional abuse, and Car accident
Minor: Suicidal thoughts, Torture, Slavery, Abortion, Sexual violence, Police brutality, and Injury/Injury detail