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krhart's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
The story between River and Rain continues in this sequel. River and Rain are torn apart as Rain's best friend from childhood, Roman, is back in his life to help with the threats that Ted is making. Roman being back stirs up some serious emotions for both River and Rain.
There are so many secrets. You learn more about Rain's history and see more of what a terrible person River's dad is. You learn about a whole new world that both boys are interconnected to. You sit on the edge of your seat. At one point I realized I wasn't breathing! You learn that love is messy and hard and worth fighting for.
This book was about 99% of a steep, uphill climb. I cried. I CRIED. It is so so good.
Graphic: Sexual content and Drug use
Moderate: Homophobia and Gun violence
Minor: Stalking
madscientistcat's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Graphic: Death, Stalking, Sexual content, Mental illness, Medical content, Violence, Murder, Sexual assault, Injury/Injury detail, Blood, Alcohol, Cursing, and Gun violence
Moderate: Rape
Minor: Adult/minor relationship
queen21's review against another edition
4.75
Graphic: Alcohol, Blood, Biphobia, Child abuse, Drug use, Mental illness, Addiction, and Abandonment
Moderate: Rape, Sexual content, Sexual harassment, Stalking, Toxic relationship, Sexual assault, and Toxic friendship
Minor: Toxic relationship, Sexual assault, Trafficking, and Vomit
djm_chal's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Blood, Drug abuse, Alcohol, and Sexual content
Moderate: Suicidal thoughts, Homophobia, and Drug use
tankytoon's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
There's so much more angst in this one that I really don't know how to justify River and Rain being together, with the amount of hurtful words they fling at each other, although we know it's supposed to be for a greater purpose (in the name of protecting the ones they love). But it didn't have to be that way, to go down a path where pain is inevitable and suffering seems to be the only solution.
I really almost gave up, especially feeling River's downward spiral. But the way he kept fighting despite all signs telling him that it was a losing battle, was commendable. River's refusal to quit Rain was foolhardy at best, and frustrating at worst. Especially when they have hate sex. The amount of times Rain blowing hot and cold was giving me a whiplash that I almost wished that he ended up with Roman.
But I didn't read 900 pages for that.
This book would have gotten a five star from me if some parts weren't repetitive and draggy, especially I do not see the need for a full explanation of the Enclave. That is better left for another series. And speaking of the secret society, The fact that those secrets were spilled among friends, was hardly plausible for me.
Otherwise, this is a decent read if you're in the mood for a good crying.
Graphic: Alcoholism, Medical trauma, Sexual content, Addiction, Drug abuse, and Grief
Moderate: Biphobia, Gaslighting, Toxic relationship, and Blood
Minor: Child abuse, Death, Gun violence, Stalking, and Trafficking