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3.95 AVERAGE
3.95 AVERAGE
I enjoyed this one, though not quite as much as I was hoping. It's a veeeeeery slow burn, and it's quite an introspective novel, neither of which are issues for me, but I did find it a little overly long and drawn out. I like the characters and their connection, but Colby is really quite damaged and it was occasionally a bit exhausting to be in his head, particularly given the length and said introspection. The concept of the movie was interesting, though occasionally it did feel a little self-indulgent and fanfic-y, to the point of throwing me out of the story with the actual 'scenes' they were filming. There are also many times where the POV switches in the middle of a section without a scene break, which I really dislike--it wasn't awful, but definitely felt a bit messy.
Still, I did like the characters and concept, and I am definitely curious to read the next book in the series. This ends with a HFN, so it didn't feel unsatisfying, but it's clear their story isn't done yet.
Still, I did like the characters and concept, and I am definitely curious to read the next book in the series. This ends with a HFN, so it didn't feel unsatisfying, but it's clear their story isn't done yet.
I'm a definite fan!
I read an earlier version of this novel that was published with the other two in this set as a single giant work.
And after I finished reading it there, I came over and bought it on Kindle so I could Bookmark and Highlight and throw Notes in it... And this is also the first work in AGES that I got inspired to fanart, and actually FINISHED and posted the fanart.
Lush language, glittering beautiful people who also are cuddly and soft and sweater wearing, networks of friends who care and look out for each other (even if some people *cough*ColbyKent*cough* are too oblivious to recognize it)
It's a very real story, and both more beautiful and more painful than real life tends to be... But it's ultimately hopeful.
And we need all the hope we can hoard.
I read an earlier version of this novel that was published with the other two in this set as a single giant work.
And after I finished reading it there, I came over and bought it on Kindle so I could Bookmark and Highlight and throw Notes in it... And this is also the first work in AGES that I got inspired to fanart, and actually FINISHED and posted the fanart.
Lush language, glittering beautiful people who also are cuddly and soft and sweater wearing, networks of friends who care and look out for each other (even if some people *cough*ColbyKent*cough* are too oblivious to recognize it)
It's a very real story, and both more beautiful and more painful than real life tends to be... But it's ultimately hopeful.
And we need all the hope we can hoard.
emotional
reflective
sad
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content, Toxic relationship
Moderate: Eating disorder, Emotional abuse, Infidelity, Physical abuse, Sexual assault
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
emotional
funny
sad
slow-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
First kiss is over 70% of the book in
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
N/A
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I really liked the trope and the characters and everything but it's... too introspective at times, and just too overanalysed, and probably needs the right mood for it to work. Also Colby reminds me so much of Charles Xavier for some reason which means this one reads far more fanficky (is that even a word) than her other works. This is not a criticism, again more of a "you need to be in the right mood for it" kind of thing. Will revisit when the right mood comes :)
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:
N/A
emotional
relaxing
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated