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wickedgrumpy's review against another edition
dark
emotional
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
1.0
What did I just read? Why did I even read it?
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.
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.
Content Warnings
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
az_makro's review against another edition
emotional
relaxing
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
3.0
+ easy and fast to read
+ promising sequels
+ lots of “devil’s-tango”
+ likeable characters
+ promising sequels
+ lots of “devil’s-tango”
+ likeable characters
- no real plot twists
- no peak of tension
- expensive as shit, I mean come on nearly 18€ for a paperback?
- no peak of tension
- expensive as shit, I mean come on nearly 18€ for a paperback?
Am I addicted to this series? Yes. But is it good? Meh. So far, the characters do not really have any depth. Yes, the main characters both have serious problems with their addictions and some with their families, but that’s about it. They both go to college/university and both kind of fail, so they do not really have any life outside of their relationship, since they do not attend classes. On the other hand, the series is more about their developing relationship and overcoming their addictions, I think.
Although their relationship started off weak and how deep they were connected was not really showing, I start to see how they are connected now. Mainly because of how often Lilly stresses, how good their “system works” and that they accept each other’s addictions. I do love the bantering, teasing and tension between Lilly and Loren.
Their addictions are portrayed pretty realistic, although sometimes I tend to get aggressions, when Lilly whines about her being bad due to her addiction. But I guess, that’s actually the case when you are addictive. So good there.
As already mentioned, they do not really have a school life or any life that does not concern themselves or their relationship. They both are rich, so they do not have to work and have everything they need which makes the plot pretty boring. But while I sometimes get annoyed by the fact, that they have all given to them, I think that it thematized often enough, how rich they are and what possibilities it opens for them. For instance, how they got into Penn University: through money and last names. Also, I do wish I was that privileged.
The main characters are not the picture-perfect people, with zero worries and a tremendous amount of money. But the only way to make them not picture-perfect is to give them an addiction, that’s their problem. Not, not being to pay the bill or having serious family drama, but an expensive alcohol addiction and sex addiction.
I feel like the authors wanted to write about people with no worries and who have everything, but then remembered, that a book like that would be boring and just added an addiction. Honestly, I would love to read a book once where there is literally everything fine and perfect, with no drama or worries.
Since the book is only the start of a series, I think the characters will develop depth and I do hope, there will not be that much “devil’s-tango” in the next books.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Addiction, Drug abuse, Sexual content, Cursing, Grief, and Toxic relationship
mrswolf_mcwolf's review
dark
emotional
hopeful
sad
tense
fast-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
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Grief, and Emotional abuse
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