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tabeahaefliger's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
It wasn‘t cheesy or overdramatized at all and felt so real and also realistic, we got to see what living with horrible addictions is like.
I annotated a whole lot and it‘s unbelievable how many emotions this book made me feel. Never was there any moment where I was bored oder felt like this wasn‘t worth a second of my time.
I‘m really looking forward to the subsequent books in this series and to get to see the further journey of Lily and Lo and all the lovable side characters (btw the side characters are chef‘s kiss 😩)!
I‘m so grateful I got to read this wonderful piece of literature 🙏🏼
Graphic: Alcoholism, Addiction, and Sexual content
Moderate: Domestic abuse and Toxic relationship
Minor: Vomit
klmreads's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Graphic: Alcohol, Alcoholism, Sexual content, and Addiction
Minor: Sexual assault and Domestic abuse
nessabali's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.75
Graphic: Sexual content, Addiction, Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Sexual assault, Rape, Alcoholism, Alcohol, Child abuse, Emotional abuse, and Gaslighting
wickedgrumpy's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
1.0
I don't know what I was expecting, but it definitely did not deliver. Also, the twist was obvious from a mile away.
I think I was swayed by those that said they loved the couple. I've read darker romances before and they've been meh to okay so I figured, maybe this is the one. It was not the one.
Moderate: Sexual content, Addiction, Alcohol, and Sexual harassment
Minor: Addiction, Body shaming, Bullying, Emotional abuse, Child abuse, Classism, Eating disorder, Grief, Infidelity, Sexism, Abandonment, Toxic friendship, Toxic relationship, Vomit, Domestic abuse, Drug use, Mental illness, Self harm, Sexual harassment, Outing, Pregnancy, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, and Sexual violence
smasson13's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
I already loved Lily and Lo, so I'm glad that I still do! It's really neat to see how it all started.
The whole situation with Ryke though felt very random and unbelievable, there was probably a less abstract and more realistic way for him to wiggle into their lives.
The romance was not a spicy as their later books, the pace felt a little slow, but overall was still a great book. The best thing about this book over the sequels is that there are actual problems and real angst. Much appreciated.
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Alcohol, Alcoholism, Cursing, Sexual content, Toxic friendship, Toxic relationship, and Addiction
Moderate: Sexual assault
Minor: Drug use, Infidelity, Sexual violence, and Domestic abuse
tragicgloom'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
4.0
Graphic: Abandonment, Acephobia/Arophobia, Addiction, Alcohol, Alcoholism, Body shaming, Classism, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual harassment, and Toxic relationship
Moderate: Child abuse and Infidelity
Minor: Adult/minor relationship
mathii's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
if you are able to overlook the fact that your just waiting the whole time for them to crumple and hit rock bottom and nothing really happens apart from being miserable then I guess this book is for you
Graphic: Sexual assault, Alcoholism, and Domestic abuse
chris_reads's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
Graphic: Alcohol, Alcoholism, Classism, Addiction, and Toxic relationship
Moderate: Domestic abuse, Misogyny, Sexual content, Body shaming, Sexual assault, and Vomit
Minor: Adult/minor relationship
bookedupchick's review against another edition
3.0
Lily Calloway and Loren Hale have been best friends forever. They are from affluent families, huge comic book fans, and are both addicts. Lily is addicted to séx to the point where she waits in club bathrooms to meet random strangers. Lo is addicted to alcohol 🥃 to the point where he blacks out. They have always covered for each other’s addictions, but as their addictions become more destructive, the lies get harder and harder to keep up with….
This book straight up didn’t wow me, but I think when you start this series you have to treat this book as essentially world building. The spice is minimal. The pain of their addictions is very much apparent. Lily and Lo absolutely love each other, but they are enablers for each other’s addictions.
I LOVED the side characters — Connor & Ryke — they honestly were more like able. Lily’s family is very nosy and gave me Kardashian vibes since they are wealthy and up in each other’s lives.
I can’t wait to read more into this series though because I am intrigued with where this whole thing is going to go. I want to see where all of these characters are going to end up.
Read this if you like ⤵️
👫 Childhood Besties To Lovers
👩❤️👨 Fake Dating
👥 Forced Proximity
🎓 College Romance
💸 Trust Fund Kids
❓Who Did This To You?
📚 Series
⭐️⭐️⭐️/5
🌶🌶/5
Addicted To You by Krista & Becca Ritchie
Addicted Book 1
Graphic: Alcoholism, Domestic abuse, Toxic relationship, Alcohol, and Addiction
ashley_1206'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
4.0
during the first 30/40 percent of the book i couldn’t get into it. like the plot was appealing the characters were cute the writing was easy to get through but it felt repetitive. like yes i know their problems but must we cover it every chapter. every chapter felt like the same thing for a while but then everything switches.
when we meet connor cobalt i was suddenly so freaking interested but this book isn’t about him :)
i loved lily and lo so much. like if this book was a standalone with an epilogue i would EAT IT UP. but i get to read 4 other books from lily and lo’s perspectives which i would happily eat up.
4 stars because the book was really good. the past 2 chapters had some PLOT TWISTS. i was out here gasping every page. but i have such a high expectation for this series so i want to start off slow.
OH and. when i finished this book i went RUNNING for the second one because that ending left me shook i needed more. okay bye <3
Moderate: Abandonment, Addiction, Alcoholism, Classism, Cursing, Domestic abuse, Sexual content, Alcohol, Body shaming, and Child abuse