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emotional
funny
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Content Warnings
Graphic: Physical abuse
challenging
dark
emotional
fast-paced
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying, Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Miscarriage, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Violence, Blood, Vomit
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcoholism, Bullying, Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Violence
Minor: Miscarriage, Rape
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
6đ? âžď¸đ?
M"I think I need you for keeps," he slurred.
"I think I need you for keeps, too," I confessed.
Yep. Definitely âžď¸đ. I AM A CHANGED WOMAN. Why the hell did I take this long to start this series?
I donât know what Iâm supposed to rate a book that has had such a huge impact on me in a matter of 24 hours. A book that has enthralled and captivated me, that has consumed my every waking thought. I am utterly devastated by that ending, I am literally writing this with tears in my face because Shannonâs story is one of the most heartbreaking and painful ones Iâve ever read in my life.
I just know this book is the beginning of something so much bigger for me, and the minute I started it, deep down I felt it would change my life completely and turn it upside down. This series has always been very intimidating to me and even though Iâve been wanting to read it for ages, I always kept putting it off because I was terrified. Itâs painful, and it shattered my heart into a million pieces while reading the first book, but it also put me back together so many times more. Itâs about to be a hell of an emotional rollercoaster, but I wouldnât have it any other way.
Thereâs something magical about Chloe Walshâs writing. This story has 800 pages and I devoured every single one without even blinking. The sensitive topics are treated with such care and portray the tragic reality of many families out there. It makes the characters feel so raw, real and vulnerable. I just couldnât put it down. Itâs THAT addictive. I think one of the main things that makes it so special is that itâs mainly dialogue, and I was so deeply immersed in it all the time that I literally FLEW through the pages. Wow. Just wow.
Johnny Kavanagh, oh my god. I donât even know where to start with this man. But the KING that he is? That soft, gentle, loving, patient, kind and pure heart he has??? I am RUINED. Utterly, irrevocably and irreversibly in love with him. Thatâs what I am. He has literally consumed me and now heâll be the only thing Iâll be thinking about. Forever. The playlist he made for Shannon???? I was DYING. He loved Shannon with such a strong devotion, and bulldozed his way into every single situation to protect her from any possible threat or harm. Iâve never met a man who loved so fiercely and to me, heâs literally PERFECT. 0 flaws. He can do no wrong in my eyes.
And Shannon, this angel. She owns my heart. They described her as fragile but, for me, sheâs one of the strongest FMC Iâve ever known in my 27 years of life. She has the biggest heart to exist, and has had to endure literal hell on a daily basis. My heart was breaking every single time for her, and I suffered through every line. Her story was really painful to read and I just wanted to protect her and give her the biggest hug, without ever letting her go. She deserves so much better, and I love her soft and kind heart so much, I could cry all over again just thinking about it. But Iâm so happy she found Johnny, and they both found comfort and solace in each other. They were literally made for one another and I wonât ever shut up about it. I will never get enough of themđâ¤ď¸âđŠš
The side characters were also EXCELLENT. I found myself gravitating towards them all the time, especially Gibsie, Claire, Joey and Lizzie. Each one had their own personality that made them unique and very special, and Iâm really excited to get to know them more. Iâm especially grateful for Gibs and his relationship with Johnny. That man is fucking unhinged & hilarious. I was cracking up 24/7. I love their banter and the powerful bond they share. Heâs one of the good onesđĽš
Iâm starting Keeping 13 immediately because my heart canât take that ending and even if I could, Iâm afraid these people have stolen my soul and wonât ever give it back. Thereâs a before and after reading this series and Iâm so here for it.
M"I think I need you for keeps," he slurred.
"I think I need you for keeps, too," I confessed.
Yep. Definitely âžď¸đ. I AM A CHANGED WOMAN. Why the hell did I take this long to start this series?
I donât know what Iâm supposed to rate a book that has had such a huge impact on me in a matter of 24 hours. A book that has enthralled and captivated me, that has consumed my every waking thought. I am utterly devastated by that ending, I am literally writing this with tears in my face because Shannonâs story is one of the most heartbreaking and painful ones Iâve ever read in my life.
I just know this book is the beginning of something so much bigger for me, and the minute I started it, deep down I felt it would change my life completely and turn it upside down. This series has always been very intimidating to me and even though Iâve been wanting to read it for ages, I always kept putting it off because I was terrified. Itâs painful, and it shattered my heart into a million pieces while reading the first book, but it also put me back together so many times more. Itâs about to be a hell of an emotional rollercoaster, but I wouldnât have it any other way.
Thereâs something magical about Chloe Walshâs writing. This story has 800 pages and I devoured every single one without even blinking. The sensitive topics are treated with such care and portray the tragic reality of many families out there. It makes the characters feel so raw, real and vulnerable. I just couldnât put it down. Itâs THAT addictive. I think one of the main things that makes it so special is that itâs mainly dialogue, and I was so deeply immersed in it all the time that I literally FLEW through the pages. Wow. Just wow.
Johnny Kavanagh, oh my god. I donât even know where to start with this man. But the KING that he is? That soft, gentle, loving, patient, kind and pure heart he has??? I am RUINED. Utterly, irrevocably and irreversibly in love with him. Thatâs what I am. He has literally consumed me and now heâll be the only thing Iâll be thinking about. Forever. The playlist he made for Shannon???? I was DYING. He loved Shannon with such a strong devotion, and bulldozed his way into every single situation to protect her from any possible threat or harm. Iâve never met a man who loved so fiercely and to me, heâs literally PERFECT. 0 flaws. He can do no wrong in my eyes.
And Shannon, this angel. She owns my heart. They described her as fragile but, for me, sheâs one of the strongest FMC Iâve ever known in my 27 years of life. She has the biggest heart to exist, and has had to endure literal hell on a daily basis. My heart was breaking every single time for her, and I suffered through every line. Her story was really painful to read and I just wanted to protect her and give her the biggest hug, without ever letting her go. She deserves so much better, and I love her soft and kind heart so much, I could cry all over again just thinking about it. But Iâm so happy she found Johnny, and they both found comfort and solace in each other. They were literally made for one another and I wonât ever shut up about it. I will never get enough of themđâ¤ď¸âđŠš
The side characters were also EXCELLENT. I found myself gravitating towards them all the time, especially Gibsie, Claire, Joey and Lizzie. Each one had their own personality that made them unique and very special, and Iâm really excited to get to know them more. Iâm especially grateful for Gibs and his relationship with Johnny. That man is fucking unhinged & hilarious. I was cracking up 24/7. I love their banter and the powerful bond they share. Heâs one of the good onesđĽš
Iâm starting Keeping 13 immediately because my heart canât take that ending and even if I could, Iâm afraid these people have stolen my soul and wonât ever give it back. Thereâs a before and after reading this series and Iâm so here for it.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Miscarriage, Physical abuse, Injury/Injury detail
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
This book had me crying in one chapter, laughing in the next, and making my heart swell up in the chapter after that. It was an emotional roller coaster that I would ride any day. The author did an amazing job writing the slow burn romance between the main characters. I will be picking up the next book in the series IMMEDIATELY because I NEED MORE ASAP!
P.S. I was actually hesitant to pick up this book but did it for a book club and itâs one of the best books Iâve ever read, I certainly had no desire to stop reading. I would also like to mention that I am not one to typically care for slower paced books, but with this you just feel such a connection to the characters that it doesnât FEEL slow at all.
P.S. I was actually hesitant to pick up this book but did it for a book club and itâs one of the best books Iâve ever read, I certainly had no desire to stop reading. I would also like to mention that I am not one to typically care for slower paced books, but with this you just feel such a connection to the characters that it doesnât FEEL slow at all.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying, Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Violence, Sexual harassment
Moderate: Body horror, Domestic abuse, Gore, Mental illness, Miscarriage, Panic attacks/disorders, Torture, Violence, Blood, Vomit, Gaslighting, Sexual harassment
emotional
sad
tense
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying, Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Miscarriage, Sexual assault
emotional
funny
hopeful
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Loveable characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Mir gefallen die Charaktere, der Schreibstil und die Gewichtung zwischen Handlungen, Gedanken und Beschreibungen sehr gut. Letztere erlaubt der/dem Leser/in wunderbar, in die Geschichte einzutauchen und mit den Charakteren mitzufĂźhlen.
Einige Aspekte gefallen mir allerdings nicht sehr gut. Unter anderem ist die Aussage "Wie konntest du nur je deinen Schwanz in dieses Mädchen stecken?" viel zu häufig und weitgehend unreflektiert gefallen.
DarĂźber hinaus hat Johnny dafĂźr, dass er grundsätzlich eine Person ist, die einen kĂźhlen Kopf bewahrt, sehr viele Menschen in Situationen zusammen geschlagen, in denen es auch andere MaĂnahmen gegeben hätte, um seinen Standpunkt wirksam zu vermitteln. In diesem Zuge ist kritisch zu erwähnen, dass mir nicht einleuchtet, wieso Johnny in zwei Situationen die Freunde von sich sehr fies verhaltenden Mädchen verprĂźgelt. Wenn er keine Mädchen schlagen mĂśchte (lobenswerter noch wäre es, einfach niemanden zu schlagen), sollte er sich vielleicht Ăźberlegen, welche gewaltfreien Druck-/Ăberzeugungsmittel ihm gegen die Täterinnen zur VerfĂźgung stehen, statt willkĂźrlich tätlich gegen deren Beziehungspartner vorzugehen.
Ich werde den zweiten Teil auf jeden Fall lesen und hege insbesondere groĂe Hoffnungen in Bezug auf Johnnys und Shannons respektive Heilungsprozesse. AuĂerdem hoffe ich, dass sich ihre Beziehung von BeschĂźtzer-BeschĂźtzte noch mehr zu einer Beziehung auf AugenhĂśhe, mit gegenseitiger UnterstĂźtzung und ergreifend ehrlicher und unbeholfener Kommunikation entwickelt.
Einige Aspekte gefallen mir allerdings nicht sehr gut. Unter anderem ist die Aussage "Wie konntest du nur je deinen Schwanz in dieses Mädchen stecken?" viel zu häufig und weitgehend unreflektiert gefallen.
DarĂźber hinaus hat Johnny dafĂźr, dass er grundsätzlich eine Person ist, die einen kĂźhlen Kopf bewahrt, sehr viele Menschen in Situationen zusammen geschlagen, in denen es auch andere MaĂnahmen gegeben hätte, um seinen Standpunkt wirksam zu vermitteln. In diesem Zuge ist kritisch zu erwähnen, dass mir nicht einleuchtet, wieso Johnny in zwei Situationen die Freunde von sich sehr fies verhaltenden Mädchen verprĂźgelt. Wenn er keine Mädchen schlagen mĂśchte (lobenswerter noch wäre es, einfach niemanden zu schlagen), sollte er sich vielleicht Ăźberlegen, welche gewaltfreien Druck-/Ăberzeugungsmittel ihm gegen die Täterinnen zur VerfĂźgung stehen, statt willkĂźrlich tätlich gegen deren Beziehungspartner vorzugehen.
Ich werde den zweiten Teil auf jeden Fall lesen und hege insbesondere groĂe Hoffnungen in Bezug auf Johnnys und Shannons respektive Heilungsprozesse. AuĂerdem hoffe ich, dass sich ihre Beziehung von BeschĂźtzer-BeschĂźtzte noch mehr zu einer Beziehung auf AugenhĂśhe, mit gegenseitiger UnterstĂźtzung und ergreifend ehrlicher und unbeholfener Kommunikation entwickelt.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Physical abuse
Moderate: Alcoholism, Bullying, Abandonment, Injury/Injury detail
dark
emotional
sad
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
i am not okay
Content Warnings
Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Bullying, Child death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Miscarriage, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Toxic relationship, Violence, Pregnancy, Injury/Injury detail
challenging
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
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
i started this book because i needed something kinda trashy, cheesy and stupid yk?? and it very much delivered, so thank you chloe walshđââď¸đââď¸ but,, sometimes it was a little tooooo much. Firstly the book is 400 pages to long, and even though i wanted cringy dialogue, i had to put the book down and take a deep breath a couple of times okay. On another note, the authors approach to body image (the author 100% has some sort of height difference/size difference fetish) and their age gap was weird as fuck, but who am i to judgeđ¤ Also im not sure if this was like intentional, but some of the characters are a liiiiittle problematic, johnny and gibsie (who i love do not get me wrong) said some pretty misogynistic stuff every once in a while (mainly johnny), where i was like oh! umm𤨠I dont know if this was to make them feel like ârealisticâ jocks in 2005, which in that case was not necessary. or if it was to have them grow later on?? or if she simply thought that was a completely normal and not at all offensive thing to say?? idk but it was kinda ickyđŹ
however i did give this book 4 stars (shocking, i know), because the characters kinda ate, like almost all of them?? (there were a little to many people with a little to many nicknames tho), i do still feel like we didnt get enough overlaps of the different characters yk? Like i loved gibsie, and his scenes with johnny were good, but i needed more with him and shannon, joey or claiređ i feel like some of the characters met eachother a little to late in the book, and barely had any real interractions. but anyway, one of my favorite things about this book (which i was not expecting), was the sad elements, like idk why but i thought it was gonna be pure cheesy romance??(it is not) and yes i did cryđ i think shannons family was such an interesting storyline and i really loved her and joey, but i wish her other brothers had been included more.
In conclusion this book is not necessarily good or well written, but its a pretty fun/interesting read, and is really easy to get into and read, especially considering how long it is. So even though the book wasnt very good i honestly liked it (im slightly embarrassedđ), and iâll probably read the rest of the series (or atleast the second book, cause wtf was that ending??)
however i did give this book 4 stars (shocking, i know), because the characters kinda ate, like almost all of them?? (there were a little to many people with a little to many nicknames tho), i do still feel like we didnt get enough overlaps of the different characters yk? Like i loved gibsie, and his scenes with johnny were good, but i needed more with him and shannon, joey or claiređ i feel like some of the characters met eachother a little to late in the book, and barely had any real interractions. but anyway, one of my favorite things about this book (which i was not expecting), was the sad elements, like idk why but i thought it was gonna be pure cheesy romance??(it is not) and yes i did cryđ i think shannons family was such an interesting storyline and i really loved her and joey, but i wish her other brothers had been included more.
In conclusion this book is not necessarily good or well written, but its a pretty fun/interesting read, and is really easy to get into and read, especially considering how long it is. So even though the book wasnt very good i honestly liked it (im slightly embarrassedđ), and iâll probably read the rest of the series (or atleast the second book, cause wtf was that ending??)
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying, Child abuse, Physical abuse, Violence, Vomit
Moderate: Alcoholism, Domestic abuse, Panic attacks/disorders
Minor: Miscarriage, Rape
emotional
funny
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
slow-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
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying, Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Miscarriage, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Vomit