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beckywestvig's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
4.75
lschif98's review against another edition
fast-paced
3.0
It was a fast read but the entire plot with Utah enrages me and I cant get behind it.
roseisvibing's review against another edition
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
0.25
reading this feels like being the pizza guy in that one scene from that one spider man movie. you're just. dropped into this chaotic, disgusting, horrendously written shitstorm and left with no idea of what the fuck is going on when you're done. do not read this if you want a book that deals with sensitive topics well- it just feels like more traumatic bullshit is being thrown at you with each new chapter. 90% of the dialogue is either weirdly forced or just fucking stupid. there were several moments (for example, the THREE instances of incest/basically-incest, dialogue where an uncle flirts with his niece right after referring to her as such, weird descriptions of terminally ill people, straight up implausible plot moments that make you feel like you're watching a faked reality show on acid, descriptions of alcohol that sound like they were written by an 8 year old who has no understanding of how tolerances work, etc. ) where i was questioning how this got professionally published. if i let myself bang my head against a wall every time i wanted to while reading this, i would be in hospital with an extreme concussion right now. the only reason i finished it is because i was annotating it for my friend's bday present (we have a shared interest in critiquing/laughing at shitty books, so coho's worst rated book seemed like a silly funny gift. i am no longer sure of this). chris, if you're seeing this, i want you to know i endured six hours of colleen hoover's worst material for you.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Suicide attempt, Alcohol, Incest, and Infidelity
Moderate: Child abuse, Vomit, Drug abuse, Cancer, and Adult/minor relationship
erencich's review against another edition
4.0
I want to be a fly on the wall in the end for the thing we dont get to be a part of... why not include 1 session. Just one... ugh. So good.
chaniqua_possingham27's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
sad
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? Yes
3.0
efranco45's review against another edition
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
3.0
chezorama's review against another edition
emotional
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
inherentlysleepy's review against another edition
3.0
nice try in putting the issue about depression out in the open, but sometimes I feel like the book was desperately trying to convince me of things that should be forgiven and forgotten regarding the plot and its characters.
and no, unlike Colleen Hoover's other leading men, I didn't fall for Sagan this time. I learned the hard way to be consciously aware that there's .65% of chances there's a guy like him IRL; Sagan was breathed life from clay like wonder woman was. Props to Merit's progress though throughout the story, and everyone around her. It all just proves that most misunderstandings and problems can be resolved by being open and honest with people involved.
and no, unlike Colleen Hoover's other leading men, I didn't fall for Sagan this time. I learned the hard way to be consciously aware that there's .65% of chances there's a guy like him IRL; Sagan was breathed life from clay like wonder woman was. Props to Merit's progress though throughout the story, and everyone around her. It all just proves that most misunderstandings and problems can be resolved by being open and honest with people involved.
sandysan_11's review against another edition
4.0
Are we surprised that I read a CoHo book in one day? Absolutely not. “Without Merit,” pulled on my heart in more ways than one. It made me realize I’m not alone in my situations, feelings, and circumstances. I’m walking away from this one with a few lessons and solid quotes from Sagan.
bookshelfbychels's review against another edition
3.0
This would have to be my lowest rating CoHo book and that pains me to say. As much as I love Colleen, all of my reads from her so far have been romance so this one took me by surprise as the romance was by far, just a small extra storyline. This is a beautiful and honest look at a dysfunctional family and mental health regardless and enjoyed all the unique traits of all the characters and of course; the ending that tied it all together beautifully!