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Falling Away by Penelope Douglas

keyro's review against another edition

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dark tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.5

After reading the previous books, I have to say the rich guy (madoc) was the only one that wasn’t purely an asshole. I enjoyed this rollercoaster of jax and KC, especially the ‘thriller’ final chapters. 

KC has the most interesting backstory in comparison to fallon and tate. she was structured well. 

though he infringed in her life without him knowing, knowing everything *she* went through with her family and he still treated her like dogsh!t (whenever they would fight). This could simply be mere karma after dating the guy that was torturing your best friend.

TW - abuse (sexual + domestic) 
spice - 3/5

still can’t stand utilizing the same narrators for each book. I don’t want to hear tate and fallon in the exact voice 

Bully 2/5
Until You 3/5
Rival 2/5
Falling Away 2/5

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mjennings17's review against another edition

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4.0

Holy wow

What did I just read? Jax is super intense. I wanted to cry so many times for these kids. My heart aches for their pasts but it also rejoices for their future. I really liked them. I like how everything fell into place too. It was wonderfully written. A couple reviewers had me scared because they didn't read what read and reviewed low but I loved glad I didn't listen to those people this time!

mia_jojo's review against another edition

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adventurous emotional hopeful inspiring mysterious relaxing sad tense 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

4.25

bubzbuzz's review against another edition

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dark emotional mysterious 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

The plot, the pacing, the characters,everything came together perfectly. Juliet and Jax are definitely my favorite couple in the series. However, i enjoyed getting to see the other couples and having them play larger roles in this story. That being said, i think it could be read as a standalone with no issues. I went through this book so fast. I was so invested in the story and the characters. I thought the multiple plot threads made such a difference. I just absolutely fell in love with Jax Trent.🩷

nickmat's review against another edition

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3.5

🔥🔥.5

j_the_bookworm's review against another edition

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5.0

I hate to say this...but.....I think Jax has become my Favorite. I will always love Jared, but Jax is a true sweetheart! I love the dynamic with him and KC and how they saw the true person underneath. This was by far the best of the series....and love that we still get to see all the other characters. Jax make KC see who she really is and she makes Jax see he can be more. I love Penelope's stuff and always look forward to more.

lhle's review against another edition

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medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

crisfxgo's review against another edition

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medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

junyan's review against another edition

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3.0

3.5/5