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theaa_reads's review
challenging
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcohol, Sexual content, Alcoholism, and Addiction
Moderate: Sexual harassment and Sexual assault
Minor: Vomit and Toxic relationship
leannn2's review against another edition
emotional
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Loved Lo & Lil together and how they are best friends firsts and lovers second. This book had me cryingggg. They both have a lot to work on so I’m hoping we see that in the next books 🥲
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcoholism and Sexual content
Moderate: Sexual assault
biancas_library's review
dark
emotional
medium-paced
- 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
4.0
Somehow, this story hooked me. Is it the best I've ever read? No, definitely not. But it is entertaining which is more than enough.
I have to say that I don't really like Lo for some reason, but maybe we'll get to know him better in the future. I really like Lily and Rose and I hope to see more of her sisters in the future. I somehow also like Connor, even though he was annoying at first haha.
Reading about all the ways in which Lily and Lo enable their respective addictions is not easy and at times, painful. I really hope they both get help in the next books and I'm excited to see them grow, as individual persons and as a couple.
I have to say that I don't really like Lo for some reason, but maybe we'll get to know him better in the future. I really like Lily and Rose and I hope to see more of her sisters in the future. I somehow also like Connor, even though he was annoying at first haha.
Reading about all the ways in which Lily and Lo enable their respective addictions is not easy and at times, painful. I really hope they both get help in the next books and I'm excited to see them grow, as individual persons and as a couple.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Addiction and Alcoholism
Minor: Sexual assault
chelseakamm's review against another edition
dark
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcoholism, Sexual assault, and Sexual content
sophiaweine's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
reflective
tense
slow-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
3.0
I loved the characters (Loren Hale has my heart), but did find Lily so frustrating at times (eek I know that’s the point, and its meant to be difficult to talk about and I know its my own biases that made it uncomfortable). I am looking forward to the rest of the books because I want to see them healthy and happy - you do really want to root for them both. In saying that, I do think a lot more could have happened in the first book, the last 50 pages were the most engaging part. It was also really heartwarming see Rose and Lily’s dynamic shift so much towards the end (found family kinda vibes with Connor and Ryke too).
Content Warnings
Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Sexual content, and Toxic relationship
Moderate: Body shaming, Eating disorder, and Sexual assault
lillicoulson's review against another edition
dark
emotional
hopeful
sad
medium-paced
- 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
4.25
I have been in SUCH a romance book lull recently — everything is boring me and I haven’t really been rooting for any of the characters I’ve been introduced to. this is such a breath of fresh air: lily and lo (not a fan of lo’s name but I’ll get past it) make it so difficult to not be in their corner throughout this book. I actually did not cringe ONCE reading this!! I’ve never read about addiction in such a well-approached manner. it’s confronting but not jarring, easy to read while opening my mind to new (at least to me!) struggles and complexities. I’m invested in all of the characters’ storylines and there isn’t an authorial decision so far that I’ve questioned or disagreed with. it’s so rare for me to be connected to a character-driven storyline and I’m loving it!
genuinely very excited for the rest of the series!
genuinely very excited for the rest of the series!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcoholism, Addiction, and Vomit
Moderate: Eating disorder, Sexual assault, and Rape
Minor: Adult/minor relationship, Drug abuse, Abortion, and Violence
fallnginluve's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
sad
tense
medium-paced
- 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
i love you rose calloway
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcohol, Addiction, Alcoholism, and Sexual content
Moderate: Sexual assault
dissociativemouse's review against another edition
Content Warnings
Graphic: Drug use, Drug abuse, Self harm, Alcoholism, Sexual content, Panic attacks/disorders, Gaslighting, Addiction, and Sexism
Moderate: Toxic relationship, Toxic friendship, Eating disorder, Adult/minor relationship, Cursing, and Sexual assault
folkofthebook's review
emotional
funny
hopeful
reflective
medium-paced
- 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
4.5
No one told me you can love someone and still be miserable. How is that possible?
y'all... i ate this UP. my jaw DROPPED in chapter 1 when he kissed her and then asked her if she blew some guy, i knew i was SOLD on this.
this relationship is giving me exactly the angst i need - first with the OBVIOUS pining and cluelessness to each others' feelings because the love between them is so real and tangible, but also bc their addictions and self-destructive tendencies are so strong. the side characters are so loveable as well - connor and rose. connor is my fav, he's a real one. i could predict some of the things coming (ryke) but i enjoyed it.
i went into it thinking this would be a soap-ish rich bitch drama, which it kind of is, but they're fairly down to earth (considering everything) relatable characters. there's something about this relationship that anchors them and makes me love them and root for them, flaws and all.
i'm hoping at the end when all is said and done, lily and lo give me couple goals.
“Just repeat this phrase whenever you feel the urge to jump some other guy’s bones.” His mouth brushes my ear. “Loren Hale fucks better.”
Content Warnings
Graphic: Addiction, Alcohol, Alcoholism, and Sexual content
Moderate: Sexual assault
Minor: Body shaming, Adult/minor relationship, and Vomit
steen987's review
dark
emotional
sad
medium-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
3.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexual assault and Abandonment