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hannabklein's review against another edition
dark
3.25
Content Warnings
Moderate: Child abuse and Sexual assault
briewhale's review against another edition
4.25
Wow. This was such a beautiful book. I was lukewarm about Cam going into this book. But learning his story and seeing him at his best and his worst completely changed my views. He was such a complex character and so full of heart. And the way he developed throughout the book was perfection. Jo was amazing as well. She was so tough, like when she stood toe to toe with Walsh. Yet she could also be kind and warm and understanding. They were so good together. The entire book was brilliantly written (of course it was). It was sweet, dramatic, romantic, and heart-wrenching. Plus, the narration was so perfect.
jaduhluhdabooks's review against another edition
dark
emotional
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
kaceyjoy's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
hopeful
reflective
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
4.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexual assault and Sexual violence
Minor: Drug abuse, Violence, Vomit, Child death, Pedophilia, Addiction, Murder, Physical abuse, Pregnancy, and Abandonment
pinkobsessed24's review against another edition
dark
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
tense
fast-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
4.75
kkmillsaps1's review against another edition
dark
emotional
reflective
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
5.0
jasminetoney's review against another edition
lighthearted
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
Quick read. Not the best book. Love story about 2 people who always wanted to be together but stuff kept getting between them
shelves_by_sim's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Usually I love a book that represents past trauma and helps the main character to overcome obstacles and become a better person. I think these sorts of relationships really show how hard one has to work to be happy, to be able to function and to live a healthy life. However, Be Mine Forever fell short for me.
Even though this book can be read as a standalone, I highly advise against it. There is so much trauma and baggage that seems to happen "previously" and its all pulled into this one and is technically what the entire plot revolves around. It was hard for me to follow at some points and quite infuriating because we see Cam deal with so much pain from the events of the first two books and I just feel it would be better to experience the entire story together.
I did like Cam's character development, his past and where he grew up and his journey to making peace with himself to be the person Jo needed. But in general, I didn't really have any connection to these characters. Cam was self-sabotaging and Jo, even though she's from a prominent family and is career driven, I found to be lacking and extra clingy.
To me, the relationship between these two was awkward. Even though they have both been in love with one another for years, Cam was the one who had huge reservations due to his past, but once he finally gave in it felt like that past no longer played any role, it felt rushed and unnatural. I can see why some people love this book, it was fast-paced and the writing style was easy to read. It just wasn't for me.
Even though this book can be read as a standalone, I highly advise against it. There is so much trauma and baggage that seems to happen "previously" and its all pulled into this one and is technically what the entire plot revolves around. It was hard for me to follow at some points and quite infuriating because we see Cam deal with so much pain from the events of the first two books and I just feel it would be better to experience the entire story together.
I did like Cam's character development, his past and where he grew up and his journey to making peace with himself to be the person Jo needed. But in general, I didn't really have any connection to these characters. Cam was self-sabotaging and Jo, even though she's from a prominent family and is career driven, I found to be lacking and extra clingy.
To me, the relationship between these two was awkward. Even though they have both been in love with one another for years, Cam was the one who had huge reservations due to his past, but once he finally gave in it felt like that past no longer played any role, it felt rushed and unnatural. I can see why some people love this book, it was fast-paced and the writing style was easy to read. It just wasn't for me.
khris_with_a_book's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
I did like this book more than I expected. I didn't like cam all that much cause of how hard he was on Kerris in the first 2 books. But I'm glad him and Jo got a hea. My issue with this book is I feel they jumped into the relationship too soon and neither one gave the other time to heal.