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4.51 AVERAGE
4.51 AVERAGE
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Content Warnings
Graphic: Physical abuse, Rape, Self harm, Suicide, Torture, Violence, Gaslighting, Toxic friendship, Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Death, Homophobia, Blood
Minor: Fire/Fire injury
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I liked this. Seeing characters and events I know from a different perspective is always fun. Some of this book was so dreadfully cringe but it was balanced well with actual development and emotional growth, as well as a lot of funny dialogue and thoughts from my boy Jean. Honestly I'm not as endeared to any of the trojans as I was to the foxes but this was mainly about Jean so that's fine. It did feel like they were having the same conversations in circles for most of the book but when actual events happened and those events allowed for Jean's introspection and memories I enjoyed that. I could've taken or left Jeremy's perspective because I felt that it didn't add much to the overall plot. I also felt that any indication of a relationship/mutual pining between Jean and Jeremy should've been a slower burn but I'm just a yearner what can I say.
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
tense
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
i adore all of the foxes and trojans, but jeremy and jean have a special tug at my heart. if this trilogy doesn’t end with them wrapping each other up in a big blanket and finally feeling safe, i will riot.
dark
emotional
sad
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
challenging
emotional
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
dark
emotional
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I can't even tell you how long I've been waiting for Jean's book and how many times his story made me cry. I had to stop reading a few times and nearly cried in the middle of a public library, but it was so worth it. Jean's backstory is heartbreaking and I can't wait to see his journey.
The Trojans are amazing and I loved seeing the Foxes through Jean's eyes. I do wish he and Kevin would go on a fucking scorched earth campaign against Riko and the Ravens, and this book only made me want that more. But I'm curious to see how Nora will handle that with the Ichirou deal, so I'm keeping an open mind. Also, really getting to see the aftermath of the breakdown of a cult and the loss of their enigmatic leader was so interesting and Nora wrote it so well.
(I know that the end goal of Jean's story is not romance, but I'm still over here in my little corner rooting for JereJeanRenee in the end)
Edit: Reread ALREADY and highlighted all my favourite insults and also every time Neil was even mentioned lol.
The Trojans are amazing and I loved seeing the Foxes through Jean's eyes. I do wish he and Kevin would go on a fucking scorched earth campaign against Riko and the Ravens, and this book only made me want that more. But I'm curious to see how Nora will handle that with the Ichirou deal, so I'm keeping an open mind. Also, really getting to see the aftermath of the breakdown of a cult and the loss of their enigmatic leader was so interesting and Nora wrote it so well.
(I know that the end goal of Jean's story is not romance, but I'm still over here in my little corner rooting for JereJeanRenee in the end)
Edit: Reread ALREADY and highlighted all my favourite insults and also every time Neil was even mentioned lol.
“I believe we all have the choice to be better than the hands that shaped us.”
[b:The Sunshine Court|201914164|The Sunshine Court (All For the Game, #4)|Nora Sakavic|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1712958613l/201914164._SY75_.jpg|207000186] is an incredible start to Jean and Jeremy's story. It is at once gritty and sharp and heartbreaking, but also hopeful and beautiful and so very warm. This book shifts from the original trilogy's one-man POV (Neil) to shifting perspectives between Jean and Jeremy, and it works to the book's advantage. It draws the audience in and won't let go: Jean's disastrous mental health and the past that shaped it a stark contrast to the overwhelming, unshakable support and love and protection of Cat and Laila and Jeremy. Without a doubt, one of my top reads of the year.
I can't wait for the audiobook release; I'm hoping Alexander Cendese will narrate again!
UPDATE 4/12/2025: The audiobook is incredible, as I expected! Alexander adds so much with his performance, I highly recommend giving it a listen!
[b:The Sunshine Court|201914164|The Sunshine Court (All For the Game, #4)|Nora Sakavic|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1712958613l/201914164._SY75_.jpg|207000186] is an incredible start to Jean and Jeremy's story. It is at once gritty and sharp and heartbreaking, but also hopeful and beautiful and so very warm. This book shifts from the original trilogy's one-man POV (Neil) to shifting perspectives between Jean and Jeremy, and it works to the book's advantage. It draws the audience in and won't let go: Jean's disastrous mental health and the past that shaped it a stark contrast to the overwhelming, unshakable support and love and protection of Cat and Laila and Jeremy. Without a doubt, one of my top reads of the year.
I can't wait for the audiobook release; I'm hoping Alexander Cendese will narrate again!
UPDATE 4/12/2025: The audiobook is incredible, as I expected! Alexander adds so much with his performance, I highly recommend giving it a listen!