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kinseymc's review
emotional
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
1.25
snowdrops's review
1.0
this book makes me wanna gauge my eyes out and become illiterate why did i even finish it
kiesfairy's review
Started today dnfed today, i think the summary is enough of an explanation if not go read the goodreads comments
bbygirl21's review
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75
So I liked this book. But there was quite a bit a didn't enjoy. I didn't like the characters. They both irritated me.
I found it really difficult to get through the sex scenes. Honestly this book could've done without those two scenes. I never say that about scenes like that, but in this case, I would've preferred not to have read them.
The last 20% or so is in my opinion the best part. We actually find out what really went wrong in Cole's parents relationship/marriage(although I still wish there were more about that with how much it affected Cole).
Livvy also stands up for herself to her dad. But again, I wish we had seen more of how Livvy's parents(dad specifically) coped with Livvy straying from their church and looking for other churches. I would've liked to see which church she ended up choosing. And if she and her family stick together despite differences in religious opinions.
The bonus epilogue didn't really add much either. It wouldn't be necessary to get the epilogue since it's basically just an extra sex scene and definitely not needed.
I do plan on reading at least the second book at some point which follows Livvy's sister. The first book just wasn't for me. I don't think I'll be picking this book up again and I don't think I'll recommend it either.
I found it really difficult to get through the sex scenes. Honestly this book could've done without those two scenes. I never say that about scenes like that, but in this case, I would've preferred not to have read them.
The last 20% or so is in my opinion the best part. We actually find out what really went wrong in Cole's parents relationship/marriage(although I still wish there were more about that with how much it affected Cole).
Livvy also stands up for herself to her dad. But again, I wish we had seen more of how Livvy's parents(dad specifically) coped with Livvy straying from their church and looking for other churches. I would've liked to see which church she ended up choosing. And if she and her family stick together despite differences in religious opinions.
The bonus epilogue didn't really add much either. It wouldn't be necessary to get the epilogue since it's basically just an extra sex scene and definitely not needed.
I do plan on reading at least the second book at some point which follows Livvy's sister. The first book just wasn't for me. I don't think I'll be picking this book up again and I don't think I'll recommend it either.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Drug use, Sexual content, Alcohol, Toxic friendship, and Toxic relationship
Moderate: Cursing and Mental illness
Minor: Infidelity and Body shaming
caitd01's review against another edition
4.0
Livvy grew up in Christian purity culture. It has shaped who she is, it has caused trauma and self confidence issues. At 21 Livvy has decided to make a change, she still loves and believes in God, but she has decided that purity culture and all the toxicity that comes with it is no longer for her. She wants to experience what all “normal” college students do. She wants to get drunk, have her first kiss, lose her virginity. The only person who she wants to experience all that with is her best friend Cole. Cole & Livvy have been best friends for 5 years, she is his person, the one that makes him feel seen and safe and loved. When Livvy asks Cole to take her virginity he freaks out, he doesn’t want to do anything that could jeopardize their friendship, he would cease to exist without her. He also wants her, he wants her beneath him, he wants to own her. He’s scared of losing her but will not pass up the opportunity to finally be with her.
This was a good one. I would have liked a little more after they finally get together in the end. The epilogue wasn’t enough for me either. I will read the next, I enjoyed it.
This was a good one. I would have liked a little more after they finally get together in the end. The epilogue wasn’t enough for me either. I will read the next, I enjoyed it.