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3.13 AVERAGE
3.13 AVERAGE
emotional
informative
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
emotional
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Release Date: Expected 6th December 2020
Genre: New Adult / Romance
TW: This book deals with issues including mental health / anxiety / gaslighting / cheating / sexual content / drug abuse / alchohol misuse. There are minor spoilers in this review.
Can I just start out by saying - how pretty is the cover art for this book?
Logan is a serial relationship junkie, but he was a damn good boyfriend. At least that's what Leilani thought anyway. He was romantic, understanding, a feminist, and he was pretty hot which definitely helped.
Until he wasn't anymore. After Leilani's panic disorder and mental health takes a rapid decline, she's struggling with not only panic attacks but trying to combat her reliance on prescription medication. However, Logan isn't okay with this - he decides if they want to be together, she needs to 'get her act together in the next month' or it's done. So what should Leilani do? Of course she wants to get better, but now she has an even better reason to - to prove she's fine without him and his judgemental attitude.
But maybe revenge isn't all it's cracked up to be?
This was not your typical break-up story, from the very first interaction between the two main characters, I'd already formed strong opinions on them both and was instantly sucked into the conflict between them. I really expected this to be a standard woman-scorned situation but there was much more to it. This is a story about self-worth, about anger, about judgement and being a woman.
Leilani was the girl that I've been dying to see written about. She is a mess sometimes. She's flawed. She is outspoken and vulgar and loud and she is a real, angry woman. She is the very epitome of what men like to call the crazy ex-girlfriend - the girl they couldn't control.
Logan made me every bit as uncomfortable as he was supposed to; he was a jerk. Yes, maybe there were reasons behind his behaviour but I hated him within an instant of meeting him.
This rang so true to life, painfully at times, about the treatment that people recieve when they live with mental health disorders and how differently people act around them. And especially, how to deal with issues that may arise in relationships because of them. This was very uncomfortable to read in places, espeically when dealing with delicate subjects so if you're not able to read sensitive content this book is not for you.
Admittedly, there were some issues I had with this story that left me slightly conflicted - Leilani's kindness towards Logan in places made me furious to say the least. Someone who trivialises suffering like that should not be redeemed in any way - in my opinion of course.
All in all, this book was a beautiful, bitchy read that let me live in that petty revenge fantasy that every woman has harboured at least once in their lives - I definitely reccommend it.
RATING: ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Thank you to NetGalley and Skyler Mason for providing with this ARC in exchange for an honest review. Please note that all opinions contained within are my own.
Genre: New Adult / Romance
TW: This book deals with issues including mental health / anxiety / gaslighting / cheating / sexual content / drug abuse / alchohol misuse. There are minor spoilers in this review.
Can I just start out by saying - how pretty is the cover art for this book?
Logan is a serial relationship junkie, but he was a damn good boyfriend. At least that's what Leilani thought anyway. He was romantic, understanding, a feminist, and he was pretty hot which definitely helped.
Until he wasn't anymore. After Leilani's panic disorder and mental health takes a rapid decline, she's struggling with not only panic attacks but trying to combat her reliance on prescription medication. However, Logan isn't okay with this - he decides if they want to be together, she needs to 'get her act together in the next month' or it's done. So what should Leilani do? Of course she wants to get better, but now she has an even better reason to - to prove she's fine without him and his judgemental attitude.
But maybe revenge isn't all it's cracked up to be?
This was not your typical break-up story, from the very first interaction between the two main characters, I'd already formed strong opinions on them both and was instantly sucked into the conflict between them. I really expected this to be a standard woman-scorned situation but there was much more to it. This is a story about self-worth, about anger, about judgement and being a woman.
Leilani was the girl that I've been dying to see written about. She is a mess sometimes. She's flawed. She is outspoken and vulgar and loud and she is a real, angry woman. She is the very epitome of what men like to call the crazy ex-girlfriend - the girl they couldn't control.
Logan made me every bit as uncomfortable as he was supposed to; he was a jerk. Yes, maybe there were reasons behind his behaviour but I hated him within an instant of meeting him.
This rang so true to life, painfully at times, about the treatment that people recieve when they live with mental health disorders and how differently people act around them. And especially, how to deal with issues that may arise in relationships because of them. This was very uncomfortable to read in places, espeically when dealing with delicate subjects so if you're not able to read sensitive content this book is not for you.
Admittedly, there were some issues I had with this story that left me slightly conflicted - Leilani's kindness towards Logan in places made me furious to say the least. Someone who trivialises suffering like that should not be redeemed in any way - in my opinion of course.
All in all, this book was a beautiful, bitchy read that let me live in that petty revenge fantasy that every woman has harboured at least once in their lives - I definitely reccommend it.
RATING: ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Thank you to NetGalley and Skyler Mason for providing with this ARC in exchange for an honest review. Please note that all opinions contained within are my own.
Revenge Cake dealt with an issue many people suffer from daily, some form of anxiety disorder. How the characters handle this mental illness is the primary thread that runs through the book. It is the story of Leilani and Logan and how they navigate their relationship. However, anxiety is not the only issue being steered around in their relationship. Both characters seem to be emotionally manipulative and used their "issues" to excuse their behavior. Both characters do some not cool stuff to each other in the book, which detracts from what I consider romance to be. This view is just my opinion, though, and I know there will be readers who enjoy this level of angst. These dynamics made this a challenging but readable story that left me glad to see the characters' growth by the end.
This was my first book by the author and I really enjoyed it, the story was really addictive, I read it in one sitting bc I couldn’t put it down. I was hooked from the first page and I wish the story were longer to know more about Brenna and what happened to her after the party.
Lani was a wonderful character, she had her problems but I understood why she thought like that, anxiety is a problem a lot of people go through like me, so I really understand the decisions she made sometimes. But in general she was a character that always said what she thought and she knew when to get help.
Logan was nice too at the beginning, but I hated how he treated Lani sometimes, he usually dismissed her problems like they weren’t important instead of trying to help her even if it was hard sometimes. They both needed each other and despite I’m glad it ended the way it did.
ARC kindly provided by author, in exchange for an honest review.
Lani was a wonderful character, she had her problems but I understood why she thought like that, anxiety is a problem a lot of people go through like me, so I really understand the decisions she made sometimes. But in general she was a character that always said what she thought and she knew when to get help.
Logan was nice too at the beginning, but I hated how he treated Lani sometimes, he usually dismissed her problems like they weren’t important instead of trying to help her even if it was hard sometimes. They both needed each other and despite
Spoiler
Logan kissing another girlARC kindly provided by author, in exchange for an honest review.
thought the characters were both problematic in their own ways, also hated that they were basically constantly hurting each other. ending was kinda disappointing?
emotional
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
| Revenge Cake is confusing for me. The back and forth is difficult to navigate esoecially with audiobook.
The issue of oanic attack is the highlight of the story.
This is my first read by Miss Mason and so far, I am sorely disappointed. Not the highlight of my weekend read.
The issue of oanic attack is the highlight of the story.
This is my first read by Miss Mason and so far, I am sorely disappointed. Not the highlight of my weekend read.
I was skeptical about this book at the beginning, but I am so glad I stuck with it because it was worth the read. Skyler Mason really brought to life the struggle, pain, and heartbreak of mental health.
I really felt for both Leilani and Logan. Lani struggled hard with her anxiety and panic disorder. Watching her struggle was truly heartbreaking, but it’s reality for a lot of people. I related with Logan because I have cared for someone close to me that suffered exactly like Lani and it is hard on that person as well.
I thoroughly enjoyed this angsty read. Thank you Skyler Mason for bringing light to mental health issues that people may not understand or be familiar with.
I really felt for both Leilani and Logan. Lani struggled hard with her anxiety and panic disorder. Watching her struggle was truly heartbreaking, but it’s reality for a lot of people. I related with Logan because I have cared for someone close to me that suffered exactly like Lani and it is hard on that person as well.
I thoroughly enjoyed this angsty read. Thank you Skyler Mason for bringing light to mental health issues that people may not understand or be familiar with.
Thank you NetGalley for this ARC in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own.
Honestly, I have no idea how this book doesn't have a five star rating. It gripped me with the first Closure Cake. I mean what a concept; break-up, make a cake, write the ex's name on it, enjoy. Bye bye ex-lover. If I wasn't already married, I think this would be my new ritual. LOL
I appreciate that Lani owns her anxiety disorder, even though she had a spiral and the one person she finally let in failed her. Broke her heart and didn't truly understand why. They way she speaks about her mental illness is probably the most genuinely open I have ever read. I fell like mental illness is attempted in a lot of books but falls flat with little to no real examples, or explanation. Lani, while being an adult, is still learning to navigate the waters of a relationship and even though she does some childish and immature things you can really see the growth in her from page one to the ending. I especially love the fact that she pursues actual help when needed instead of seeking a band-aid to appease herself.
Logan, oh Logan. How can you be so charismatic and lovely? Logan's character is beautifully written, he is your typical serial dater, but what he really wants us love and affection. He just can't seem to make it last. I think Logan had more to overcome than Lani, even though he doesn't have a mental illness. His clingy, needy, behavior drives him to make some questionable decisions. His constant need to push a relationship, while genuine, came off as stereotypically manipulative. But ultimately I think he recognizes it and grows from the experience.
This book was a wonderful read, if you also have an anxiety disorder this kind of puts a perspective on a character that you can finally relate too on a deeper level. I love that the author included this and made it relatable instead of crippling. I read this book in one sitting, I just had to know what was going to happen to the characters.
Honestly, I have no idea how this book doesn't have a five star rating. It gripped me with the first Closure Cake. I mean what a concept; break-up, make a cake, write the ex's name on it, enjoy. Bye bye ex-lover. If I wasn't already married, I think this would be my new ritual. LOL
I appreciate that Lani owns her anxiety disorder, even though she had a spiral and the one person she finally let in failed her. Broke her heart and didn't truly understand why. They way she speaks about her mental illness is probably the most genuinely open I have ever read. I fell like mental illness is attempted in a lot of books but falls flat with little to no real examples, or explanation. Lani, while being an adult, is still learning to navigate the waters of a relationship and even though she does some childish and immature things you can really see the growth in her from page one to the ending. I especially love the fact that she pursues actual help when needed instead of seeking a band-aid to appease herself.
Logan, oh Logan. How can you be so charismatic and lovely? Logan's character is beautifully written, he is your typical serial dater, but what he really wants us love and affection. He just can't seem to make it last. I think Logan had more to overcome than Lani, even though he doesn't have a mental illness. His clingy, needy, behavior drives him to make some questionable decisions. His constant need to push a relationship, while genuine, came off as stereotypically manipulative. But ultimately I think he recognizes it and grows from the experience.
This book was a wonderful read, if you also have an anxiety disorder this kind of puts a perspective on a character that you can finally relate too on a deeper level. I love that the author included this and made it relatable instead of crippling. I read this book in one sitting, I just had to know what was going to happen to the characters.