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challenging
emotional
lighthearted
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
0.25
Tw:
- internalisierte Mysogynie
- sexualisierte Übergriffe
- Vergewaltigung
- fatshaming
- toxische Eltern
- sexualisierter Missbrauch
- Trauma
Kaden ist einfach soo toxisch, mysogyn und übergriffig. Sehr unsexy.
Aber es war unterhaltsam und Mona Kasten hat einen schönen Schreibstil.
- internalisierte Mysogynie
- sexualisierte Übergriffe
- Vergewaltigung
- fatshaming
- toxische Eltern
- sexualisierter Missbrauch
- Trauma
Kaden ist einfach soo toxisch, mysogyn und übergriffig. Sehr unsexy.
Aber es war unterhaltsam und Mona Kasten hat einen schönen Schreibstil.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Mental illness, Misogyny, Sexism, Sexual content, Sexual harassment, Sexual violence, Toxic relationship, Sexual assault, Body shaming, Fatphobia, and Emotional abuse
merle_rsl's review
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
sad
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
2.75
I really liked Kaden. I'm exited to read more about Spencer and Dawn! The ending was not what I expected :( it resolved so quickly that I felt unsatisfied after I finished it.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body shaming, Sexual assault, Sexual harassment, Sexual violence, and Rape
Moderate: Alcohol, Car accident, Death of parent, and Gaslighting
antje's review
emotional
lighthearted
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
I would love to say that I did not like this book. There are more than a few problematic scenes concerning respecting boundaries/consent. I felt very uncomfortable during these scenes, especially as the book was written in 2016 and the author should know better.
But I have to shamefully admit that Begin Again had me hooked. I could hardly pause the audiobook and was fully invested in the (unhealthy) relationship between Allie and Kaden. Was the story unique? Nope. Was it still fun? Yes!
Though I am disappointed that a German author would not choose Germany as the setting. I think there are more than enough books set at US colleges.
But I can't stay long as I am already hooked on the second book in the series!
But I have to shamefully admit that Begin Again had me hooked. I could hardly pause the audiobook and was fully invested in the (unhealthy) relationship between Allie and Kaden. Was the story unique? Nope. Was it still fun? Yes!
Though I am disappointed that a German author would not choose Germany as the setting. I think there are more than enough books set at US colleges.
But I can't stay long as I am already hooked on the second book in the series!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Eating disorder and Emotional abuse
Minor: Sexual violence
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