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whatischellereading'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
4.5
Graphic: Confinement and Emotional abuse
Moderate: Child death and Gun violence
xoxochilth's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
and lately that hasn’t been working out for me
but this book was good!!!!
it was fast paced and the writing style didn’t bother me like everyone was complaint about. It was giving Ellen Hopkins vibes for me. It also really made me relate to the main character, not because I have a power that allows me to kill everyone i touch but bc she seemed so alone and tried so hard to keep sane.
i read this book in a few short hours, it was good! although when I really think about it this book gave you absolutely nothing.
so I bought the box set on a whim, so I have the second book already to go and I know this book is just a set up for what’s to come. But stand alone this book didn’t really give you any plot besides main character, Juliette and Adam trying to escape the prison/government? They were in. it didn’t really explain much of the war going on but I am assuming they were escaping the bad people (or from what it seems with just the first book) and ending up with good people.
although, I know book series like these are not always what it seems.
also the instant love connection between Adam and Juliette was a little fast. yeah childhood crushes are cute but they know absolutely nothing about eachother and already saying I love you.
also it was kinda hinted that Adam might have a power, maybe it has something to do with heat since he is always hot.
anyways excited to read the next one
Minor: Child death
arib24's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Moderate: Bullying, Child abuse, Child death, and Blood
kenziewol's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Child abuse, Child death, Confinement, Death, Gun violence, Suicidal thoughts, Violence, and Murder
Moderate: Torture
Minor: Alcoholism, Bullying, and Emotional abuse
sarahsbookss'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
3.5
Graphic: Child abuse, Child death, Confinement, and Abandonment
bisquii's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
For a dystopia, the world building is very underwhelming, and for a romance, both of Juliette’s love interests are like walking Red Flags (not to mention they are only in love with what she represents to them tbh).
However, I really enjoyed Juliette’s character and her development! She’s consistent in her personality and, in the face of literally everyone and their dog telling her what to do, she calculates all her options and uses her own judgement to make her choices. That’s rare for a female character! I found her sense of loyalty and trust issues to be incredibly consistent and relatable! Her POV really elevates this series.
Graphic: Bullying, Child abuse, Child death, Confinement, Cursing, Death, Emotional abuse, Genocide, Gore, Gun violence, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Slavery, Suicidal thoughts, Torture, Toxic relationship, Violence, Forced institutionalization, Vomit, Police brutality, Medical content, Kidnapping, Grief, Murder, Gaslighting, Toxic friendship, Abandonment, Sexual harassment, War, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism
justinareads'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
3.0
Graphic: Confinement
Moderate: Child abuse, Child death, Gun violence, and Suicidal thoughts
novelisa's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Minor: Bullying, Child death, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Forced institutionalization, and Abandonment
therobinjoyce'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
5.0
Everything about this story was astounding. From the pacing, to the plot, to the characterization, the character ARCS, the dialogue to the climax. I was put off from starting these asI was worried they wouldn’t live up to the hype but man, they totally felt worthy of all the praise I’ve seen. I was left gobsmacked, reeling, crying, and literally whiplashed from reading this book and it was SOOO worth it!
For a YA book series, there’s a significant amount of steam between certain characters and it was nice to read a YA with gritty undertones and that erred on the older age bracket of the YA spectrum, allowing for some more mature content to slip in.
Just everything about this book was incredible and I would highly recommend it to anyone and everyone who enjoys fiction, especially YA dystopian lit with a romantic subplot.
Graphic: Confinement, Death, Gun violence, Torture, Forced institutionalization, and Blood
Moderate: Child abuse, Suicidal thoughts, Violence, and Murder
Minor: Child death
savannah_c_dipasquale's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Moderate: Child death, Confinement, Death, Emotional abuse, Gore, Gun violence, Suicidal thoughts, Torture, Violence, Forced institutionalization, Medical content, Kidnapping, Grief, Murder, Gaslighting, Abandonment, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Death of parent