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3.79 AVERAGE
3.79 AVERAGE
dark
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Content Warnings
Graphic: Biphobia, Homophobia, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Lesbophobia
Moderate: Physical abuse
Minor: Death of parent
fast-paced
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
1.5/5 or 3/10
Warnings: Homophobia, Bullying, Abuse
...I'm not even sure I can say anything redeeming about this book in any way. Like, all I can say is that if you adore Wattpad books in which everything happens extremely quickly but it's hid behind an immense word count. This is the book for you!
Both the protagonists (since we have a switching POV, who would've thought?) are extremely annoying, boring and it all feels extremely forced between them. It's like your classic book of "Hey, I bully you! Because I have internalized homophobia and you'll have to tutor me now even though the author mentions I'm capable of doing it on my own but I'm lazy!"
Even the entire reason behind her homophobia was absurd, like I can't even consider this a spoiler because it's mentioned in like the first ten chapters- Her and mother and her hate queer people because their father abandoned them to be with his boss in the past and beat up his wife for it since he didn't want the secret to be out? I know this sounds extremely insensitive, but out of *all* the reasons! Out of everything! That's the backstory they went along with? I know it's supposed to be like all dark and fucked up with trauma, but that's the most half-assed backstory I've heard to excuse homophobia for someone to have it internalized against their crush for 4-5 years
I'd also like to say that I'm aware this is supposed to be some sort of like 'Dark Romance', but I just found the dark aspect of it extremely forced since it's just there since it's an Obsessive Bully x Their Victim
Warnings: Homophobia, Bullying, Abuse
...I'm not even sure I can say anything redeeming about this book in any way. Like, all I can say is that if you adore Wattpad books in which everything happens extremely quickly but it's hid behind an immense word count. This is the book for you!
Both the protagonists (since we have a switching POV, who would've thought?) are extremely annoying, boring and it all feels extremely forced between them. It's like your classic book of "Hey, I bully you! Because I have internalized homophobia and you'll have to tutor me now even though the author mentions I'm capable of doing it on my own but I'm lazy!"
Even the entire reason behind her homophobia was absurd, like I can't even consider this a spoiler because it's mentioned in like the first ten chapters- Her and mother and her hate queer people because their father abandoned them to be with his boss in the past and beat up his wife for it since he didn't want the secret to be out? I know this sounds extremely insensitive, but out of *all* the reasons! Out of everything! That's the backstory they went along with? I know it's supposed to be like all dark and fucked up with trauma, but that's the most half-assed backstory I've heard to excuse homophobia for someone to have it internalized against their crush for 4-5 years
I'd also like to say that I'm aware this is supposed to be some sort of like 'Dark Romance', but I just found the dark aspect of it extremely forced since it's just there since it's an Obsessive Bully x Their Victim
was i going to rate this book 4 stars?? yes i was fully prepared to do so at 70% because i was like okay were getting to the end BUT THEN THAT STACEY THING THREW ME INTO A TAILSPIN and before i knew it i was finishing the book and crying. i highlighted sm parts there were def a lot of memorable quotes and parts that made me laugh like i could’ve flew through this book easily at 2x speed without my procrastination.
dark
fast-paced
dark
emotional
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
u can tell this was written for wattpad but sometimes you just need some lesbians in ur life
The writing is not great quality, there's definitely a whiff of wattpad writing here, but the characters are interesting and I enjoy complexity and unlikeable characters. Solid enemies to lovers, lots of internalised homophobia and trauma due to parental death, so CW for all of those things. Otherwise, a fun ride.
Normally I would just not comment at all and move along but like other reviewers said, and going by pub dates, this is possibly just a direct rip off Tryst Six, but with none of the good aspects. At least get an editor, damn - it was *painful.*
dark
emotional
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes