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hannibanani29's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
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? It's complicated
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gun violence, Death, and War
Moderate: Abandonment, Death of parent, Child abuse, Physical abuse, Emotional abuse, Violence, Kidnapping, Murder, Sexual content, Injury/Injury detail, and Grief
Minor: Child death, Infidelity, Confinement, Blood, Mental illness, Forced institutionalization, Medical content, Chronic illness, and Torture
ephemeral_remi's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Blood, Gaslighting, Alcoholism, Child abuse, Death, Toxic relationship, Cursing, Gun violence, Confinement, Domestic abuse, Grief, Slavery, Medical content, Kidnapping, Death of parent, Drug use, Genocide, Gore, and Murder
valreadssometimes's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
medium-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
3.0
This book was the best of the trilogy (I’m carefully ignoring the rest of the books right now). Maybe it’s the fact that I know the characters better or that I spent enough time reading all of the books and the novels that I started to enjoy the ride.
I kind of like Warren in this book, and his interactions with Juliette were sweet (which is a huge change for me since I really did not like Warner at first). I still don’t really like him, but he has grown as a character even if it’s just because he wants to be with Juliette (which is not the best reason to change).
Adam infuriated me throughout the entire book. He was whiny and annoying and even outright agressive near the end. I wanted him to leave the scene every time he was mentioned and I think watching him lose Juliette to Warner brought me some twisted sense of joy .
Now for the plot:
I personally think they won the battle too easily, I felt that there was barely any struggle for Juliette to kill Anderson.
Also, Warner’s mother dies and he grieves (understandable), but then he brushes it off when Juliette tells him she loves him. I was kinda confused and a little frustrated that the main girl decides to confess her feelings and get with Warner the day his mother dies; and it worked!?
I kind of like Warren in this book, and his interactions with Juliette were sweet (which is a huge change for me since I really did not like Warner at first). I still don’t really like him, but he has grown as a character even if it’s just because he wants to be with Juliette (which is not the best reason to change).
Adam infuriated me throughout the entire book. He was whiny and annoying and even outright agressive near the end. I wanted him to leave the scene every time he was mentioned and
Now for the plot:
Also, Warner’s mother dies and he grieves (understandable), but then he brushes it off when Juliette tells him she loves him. I was kinda confused and a little frustrated that the main girl decides to confess her feelings and get with Warner the day his mother dies; and it worked!?
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death of parent and Death
Moderate: Child abuse, Gun violence, Violence, War, and Sexual content
koistyfishy's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
I did enjoy this book and feel that it was a satisfying ending to the “first trilogy”. Definitely worth the hype and I can see now why everyone is a little obsessed with this series and Warner. I do believe that if I was a teenager, this probably would’ve defined me and my personality. But now that I’m a little bit older I can see a few of its flaws that take away from it being a 5 star read for me.
I really like this book was a little more structured. There wasn’t any words scratched out, and I didn’t spend half the book trying to understand the absurd and obscure metaphors that Juliette used to use. She has grown so much in this book and has become quite independent. She knows what and how she wants to be and how she wants to be treated that it’s empowering to anyone reading this story. It is really motivational for any person that feels they are defined by what the world thinks of them, and what others say; that they can stand up for themselves and be who they want to be.
This book also has very strong friendship values and found family vibes. I especially loved the relationship between Juliette and Kenji. Their conversations and interactions throughout the book show just how complex Kenji as a character can be, and how the original perception of that face value “Funny guy” goes much much deeper and let’s the reader see how he also has feelings and has to deal with shit. He really is an amazing supporting character in this cast and I don’t think this book would’ve been as good if he was not in it.
I did not like what the author did with Adam. The decision to villainise him and ultimately make him act like a toddler having a “temper tantrum” because someone else is “playing with his toys” was not fun to read. I don’t mind a love triangle, but I feel the direction his character was taken was a copout. Especially since so much positive character development took place with the other characters. Juliette, Warner, Kenji, the rest of the survivors from Omega Point, and James all had positive development. This shows that good positive development is something that can be done right and done well…so why did Adam’s character go to the direction that it did? It feels like his behaviour was just put in to add plot armour and angst, and some kind of tension to add unnecessary action into the book.
Then there is the utter lack of plot or very weak plot. I know this is a YA novel, but the “plan” to save the world is quite juvenile and it’s formulated by a teenager with no military or strategy experience. There were dozens of potholes that were just easier to ignore and not to consider. In a real situation I don’t think the plan would’ve worked. I’m happy for them that I did.
I do love Warner, he is far more mature than the rest of the cast, and he basically made the book. All the best parts of the book were scenes with him in it. Let’s just say I most definitely “get it” and can say that the Warner train just found itself a new passenger.
In Summary, I am not said I read it. I’m not totally obsessed with the series, but I would recommend it to anyone who hasn’t read it before and likes YA fantasy/Romance. I am a little sad that I didn’t pick this up when the book came out. At that time I was obsessed with The Hunger Games, Divergent, The Maze Runner or anything dystopian I could get my hands on. This would’ve been right up my 5 Star alley (then). So if any of those series are up your alley, you will like this!
I really like this book was a little more structured. There wasn’t any words scratched out, and I didn’t spend half the book trying to understand the absurd and obscure metaphors that Juliette used to use. She has grown so much in this book and has become quite independent. She knows what and how she wants to be and how she wants to be treated that it’s empowering to anyone reading this story. It is really motivational for any person that feels they are defined by what the world thinks of them, and what others say; that they can stand up for themselves and be who they want to be.
This book also has very strong friendship values and found family vibes. I especially loved the relationship between Juliette and Kenji. Their conversations and interactions throughout the book show just how complex Kenji as a character can be, and how the original perception of that face value “Funny guy” goes much much deeper and let’s the reader see how he also has feelings and has to deal with shit. He really is an amazing supporting character in this cast and I don’t think this book would’ve been as good if he was not in it.
I did not like what the author did with Adam. The decision to villainise him and ultimately make him act like a toddler having a “temper tantrum” because someone else is “playing with his toys” was not fun to read. I don’t mind a love triangle, but I feel the direction his character was taken was a copout. Especially since so much positive character development took place with the other characters. Juliette, Warner, Kenji, the rest of the survivors from Omega Point, and James all had positive development. This shows that good positive development is something that can be done right and done well…so why did Adam’s character go to the direction that it did? It feels like his behaviour was just put in to add plot armour and angst, and some kind of tension to add unnecessary action into the book.
Then there is the utter lack of plot or very weak plot. I know this is a YA novel, but the “plan” to save the world is quite juvenile and it’s formulated by a teenager with no military or strategy experience. There were dozens of potholes that were just easier to ignore and not to consider. In a real situation I don’t think the plan would’ve worked. I’m happy for them that I did.
I do love Warner, he is far more mature than the rest of the cast, and he basically made the book. All the best parts of the book were scenes with him in it. Let’s just say I most definitely “get it” and can say that the Warner train just found itself a new passenger.
In Summary, I am not said I read it. I’m not totally obsessed with the series, but I would recommend it to anyone who hasn’t read it before and likes YA fantasy/Romance. I am a little sad that I didn’t pick this up when the book came out. At that time I was obsessed with The Hunger Games, Divergent, The Maze Runner or anything dystopian I could get my hands on. This would’ve been right up my 5 Star alley (then). So if any of those series are up your alley, you will like this!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death of parent, Violence, Gaslighting, Child abuse, and War
mari_05's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Death of parent, Grief, Injury/Injury detail, Violence, and War
Moderate: Blood, Child abuse, Medical content, Physical abuse, and Sexual content
Minor: Cursing
g_monaghan's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Really enjoyed this series, felt very hunger games-esque and I wasn't mad about the fade to black scenes because the slow burn was worth it. Great world building and handling of sensitive themes
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence and Child abuse
Moderate: Confinement
lindasoderlundd's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse
Moderate: Sexual content
Minor: Grief, Gun violence, Violence, Death, and Death of parent
torasolm's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
inspiring
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? It's complicated
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence
Moderate: Child abuse and Murder
jillkaarlela's review
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
taylor swift songs for this book are “false god”, “peace”, “I think he knows”, and “dancing with our hands tied”
I hate Adam now, and I am a Warner STAN. Aaron Warner is the king of being DOWN BAD for Juliette. Let’s normalize men being this obsessed with the fmc (female main character). I am loving for this enemies to lovers arc. I freaking love Warner!!!! He may be a murderer, but a FREAKING HOT ONE! Warner is the king, the OG morally gray character, he basically invented it. Why I love Warner over Adam so much is that Adam thinks he loves Juliette in spite of her flaws and Warner loves Juliette because of her flaws. Warner sees the real Juliette, not some glorified version of her that Adam made up in his head and needs to be protected (small, weak, fragile, etc.). Warner knows she’s a bada** and treats her as such, pushes her to be better, accepts, loves and encourages her while wholeheartedly accepting and loving her faults/her dark side. I saw someone on tiktok say that they love the enemies to lovers trope so much bc someone’s after seeing the worst parts of yourself, and even when they have every reason to hate you, actively chooses to love you anyways. That is exactly it. And that is Warner and Juliette 100%. I love how far these characters have come as well as their development, all of the characters are constantly changing and evolving and growing together. I totally get the hype for these books now, I’m sorry I didn’t see it earlier. The romance is TOP TIER. And the major action/dystopian plot is pretty interesting too, I think it’s a great concept that is executed really well. Juliette is my QUEEN, she is the original girlboss. Again, there’s a lot of rambling/stream of consciousness type of writing, as we can read Juliet’s thoughts, so if you don’t vibe with that, you won’t like these. But gosh darn it if I didn’t fall head over heels for Warner.
This is not really graphic or explicit, it’s more describing the emotions that are happening and you can imply what’s happening. I’d say 0.5/5🌶 it literally lasts like maybe 5 minutes and it doesn’t really say anything explicit at all, it’s just all implied. I was told that it would be spicy, and it’s the good kind of spice, where it feels so romantic and hot and real but without graphic detail- describes vividly the emotional intimacy, implies physical intimacy if that makes sense.
Age rating: 14+
I hate Adam now, and I am a Warner STAN. Aaron Warner is the king of being DOWN BAD for Juliette. Let’s normalize men being this obsessed with the fmc (female main character). I am loving for this enemies to lovers arc. I freaking love Warner!!!! He may be a murderer, but a FREAKING HOT ONE! Warner is the king, the OG morally gray character, he basically invented it. Why I love Warner over Adam so much is that Adam thinks he loves Juliette in spite of her flaws and Warner loves Juliette because of her flaws. Warner sees the real Juliette, not some glorified version of her that Adam made up in his head and needs to be protected (small, weak, fragile, etc.). Warner knows she’s a bada** and treats her as such, pushes her to be better, accepts, loves and encourages her while wholeheartedly accepting and loving her faults/her dark side. I saw someone on tiktok say that they love the enemies to lovers trope so much bc someone’s after seeing the worst parts of yourself, and even when they have every reason to hate you, actively chooses to love you anyways. That is exactly it. And that is Warner and Juliette 100%. I love how far these characters have come as well as their development, all of the characters are constantly changing and evolving and growing together. I totally get the hype for these books now, I’m sorry I didn’t see it earlier. The romance is TOP TIER. And the major action/dystopian plot is pretty interesting too, I think it’s a great concept that is executed really well. Juliette is my QUEEN, she is the original girlboss. Again, there’s a lot of rambling/stream of consciousness type of writing, as we can read Juliet’s thoughts, so if you don’t vibe with that, you won’t like these. But gosh darn it if I didn’t fall head over heels for Warner.
This is not really graphic or explicit, it’s more describing the emotions that are happening and you can imply what’s happening. I’d say 0.5/5🌶 it literally lasts like maybe 5 minutes and it doesn’t really say anything explicit at all, it’s just all implied. I was told that it would be spicy, and it’s the good kind of spice, where it feels so romantic and hot and real but without graphic detail- describes vividly the emotional intimacy, implies physical intimacy if that makes sense.
Age rating: 14+
Content Warnings
Minor: Sexual content, Violence, Child abuse, Cursing, and Domestic abuse
molly_rose's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Blood, Bullying, Confinement, Death of parent, Chronic illness, Domestic abuse, and Child abuse
Moderate: Misogyny, Genocide, Grief, Sexism, Stalking, Medical content, and Emotional abuse