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jaycereadss's review against another edition
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Racism and Police brutality
rickireadss's review against another edition
3.0
this was okay, a good intro to the series. i'm not the biggest fan of prequels, so it was just okay to me. it was intriguing *enough* for me to continue the series (and i own it all physically so might as well), but i can't say it had my attention from the get-go.
representation: Black MMC
content warnings:addiction, child abuse, drug abuse, racism, sexual assault, abandonment, police brutality, emotional abuse, racial slurs, pregnancy (side character)
representation: Black MMC
content warnings:
Content Warnings
Graphic: Drug abuse, Addiction, Child abuse, and Racism
Moderate: Emotional abuse, Police brutality, Sexual assault, and Abandonment
Minor: Pregnancy and Racial slurs
a_libra_library's review against another edition
emotional
funny
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
This was the perfect set up for the the next two books and I loved listening to these characters and then... the ending happened and I literally wanted to scream and throw my headphones away... Dramatic yes but so real
Anyways... I'll start the next books soon.
Anyways... I'll start the next books soon.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Pregnancy, Emotional abuse, Racism, Child abuse, and Cursing
mirandamess139's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
fast-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? No
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racism and Police brutality
camila_motta's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
relaxing
medium-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
3.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexual assault, Police brutality, Infidelity, and Racism
Minor: Addiction
evelync's review against another edition
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
What a way to start a series! This novella is the start of Bristol and Grip's journey. It gets you completely invested in them as characters and in the story in such a short amount of time. These characters jump into getting to each other and no topic is off the table, and I appreciated how Kennedy Ryan incorporated their conversation about race. We also learn a lot about each of their backstories and their goals in life. And I just fell in love with them from this novella alone.
I had to immediately start Grip once I finished this one because I needed to know what happened next!
I had to immediately start Grip once I finished this one because I needed to know what happened next!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexual assault and Racism
Minor: Addiction
sophiejo_'s review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
reflective
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? It's complicated
4.0
no spoilers but damnnn OK
I was recommended this book by a YouTuber who said that it was a really good series and brought up a lot of questions about mixed race couples. Being a mixed person I was definitely interested in picking it up, but my oh my did this little prequel surprise me.
The very beginning was a little offputting because when the two main characters first connected all he could talk about was her rack which really bothered me. However as the story goes on and they get to know each other the conversations they have are actually quite thought-provoking even to a reader. I wouldn’t say it’s the deepest thing in the world, but it was interesting to read about and not something I expected from a flippant little 150 page novella like this one. I also appreciated how the author could fit a full on story into such a short amount of pages, usually with novellas like this I feel like I’m missing a lot of context (maybe it was the love at first sight plot) but it just really worked well.
The characters were also really nice to read about, I loved the fact that it was a mixed race couple, but also the girl character Bristol was such a badass and I loved her character and the way she wasn’t afraid to say what she felt or ask questions that not many other people would.
No spoilers but the plot twist at the very end was actually crazy. Again I wasn’t expecting much from such a short book but man was I blown away lol. Definitely kept me hooked for reading the next book because I have no clue how he’s going to solve this problem.
this is a pretty high rated four stars but it just didn’t push me over the edge enough to have that fifth Star added in there. Nevertheless it was a great recommendation and I’m definitely moving onto the next book.
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slight mention of sexual assault, drug abuse, racism, and neglectful parents.
I was recommended this book by a YouTuber who said that it was a really good series and brought up a lot of questions about mixed race couples. Being a mixed person I was definitely interested in picking it up, but my oh my did this little prequel surprise me.
The very beginning was a little offputting because when the two main characters first connected all he could talk about was her rack which really bothered me. However as the story goes on and they get to know each other the conversations they have are actually quite thought-provoking even to a reader. I wouldn’t say it’s the deepest thing in the world, but it was interesting to read about and not something I expected from a flippant little 150 page novella like this one. I also appreciated how the author could fit a full on story into such a short amount of pages, usually with novellas like this I feel like I’m missing a lot of context (maybe it was the love at first sight plot) but it just really worked well.
The characters were also really nice to read about, I loved the fact that it was a mixed race couple, but also the girl character Bristol was such a badass and I loved her character and the way she wasn’t afraid to say what she felt or ask questions that not many other people would.
No spoilers but the plot twist at the very end was actually crazy. Again I wasn’t expecting much from such a short book but man was I blown away lol. Definitely kept me hooked for reading the next book because I have no clue how he’s going to solve this problem.
this is a pretty high rated four stars but it just didn’t push me over the edge enough to have that fifth Star added in there. Nevertheless it was a great recommendation and I’m definitely moving onto the next book.
>>triggers<<
slight mention of sexual assault, drug abuse, racism, and neglectful parents.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexual assault and Drug abuse
Minor: Abandonment and Racism
this_momma_is_booked's review against another edition
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
I really shouldn't be so surprised by how much I loved this novella when it's written by Queen Kennedy. I loved her Kingmaker Duet so much and so I know that I need to read her entire backlist. I have heard such great things about the Grip series but holy shit, I didn't expect a novella to capture my soul so quickly and so deeply! The characters are real, they're interesting, they're dynamic. In just a few interactions between them the sexual tension is at RED ALERT and I'm getting bangxiety.
I also love how Kennedy managed to already insert her work with her signature social commentary, even in a short piece such as this one. These characters are already having discussions about race and wealth disparity, and they just met!
I can't wait to see where this series takes me.
I also love how Kennedy managed to already insert her work with her signature social commentary, even in a short piece such as this one. These characters are already having discussions about race and wealth disparity, and they just met!
I can't wait to see where this series takes me.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Racism and Racial slurs
Minor: Addiction and Drug use
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