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redvelvetpenguins's review against another edition
3.0
it took me a long time to finish this book. Crank was really great but at this point Kristina's story is just played out.
mehsi's review against another edition
5.0
This time no Kristina, no this time we get 3 of her kids (out of 5) telling their stories.
I was quite delighted that we didn't have any Kristina any more. Don't get me wrong, her story was heartbreaking, but I was getting tired of her making all the stupid mistakes over and over again, and apparently not always caring about people. However, I have to say, that while reading this I felt oddly protective of her. I get that her kids are hurt, that they are unhappy with how Kristina treats/treated them, and more like that, but really they were just being overkill. Plus it was interested that while they were all like Boohoo Kristina, and we will never do her mistakes, but they all did or you could see they were clearly all having her genes (or those of their dads).
Hunter was my least favourite character, he was A TERRIBLE person. I disliked him so so much. For instance when he cheated on his girlfriend (and then frankly didn't understand why she was so pissed at him), or when he was bitching about Kristina, instead of listening to her and giving her a chance (as she does try to make good with people, but some parts of her brain are just fried). Then there is one instance, at the end, that made me flip so many fucking tables. He tells Kristina he met Brendan (aka mister Rapist), and then he has the fucking guts to say this to her in regards to her rape: "Don't suppose you'll take some responsibility for what happened that night?" What the actual fuck dude. That is victim blaming, you don't fucking do that. Fuck you. And I will throw in some more fucks for good matter. It doesn't matter if she instigated it (which she didn't) , she fucking said no. NO. And that means NO. Again, no. Bah. And throughout the story he makes some really sexist remarks that made me want to kick him in his fucking balls so so hard. He just doesn't understand why Nikki gets mad at him, and just thinks she is acting like a silly woman. What the hell dude. Also I found it highly creepy he would just enter her home, even if she wasn't home or if she didn't know he was coming inside.
Summer was a pretty nice girl, but I was pissed at her not being able to close things off with Matt better. I did like that she at least was brave enough to say no to meth, as Kyle, her new boyfriend uses it. Though there is one instance she says yes, but thankfully Kyle, who at first seemed to be a pretty big dickwad turns out to be a very sweet guy.
Then there is Autumn, the only one from Kristina's kids who has no contact with Kristina. We later find out why, and I was so sad for her. That poor girl.
There were a few parts in the story that had me going NOPE, with Cora's wedding, and what happened at the foster home.
It was all interesting to see how everyone connected, who their fathers were, and if Kristina still had contact with them. If she tried to meet up with them. I also loved seeing how Kristina was doing, if she was drugfree (so far it seems she is, though her smoking habit has gone up way too far). I loved how the story and the characters all came together in the end. A real Christmas miracle.
Each character has their own font, which made it easier to discern between them, though they were pretty discernible on their own already.
We also have several newspaper clippings and I am delighted they are added, as they gave insight to characters from the previous books.
There were times I didn't like the book much, but in the end I just have to give this book 4.5 stars as it was masterfully written and I just adore how everything got together.
I am definitely happy that I had a chance to read this trilogy, and I would recommend it to everyone.
Review first posted at https://twirlingbookprincess.com/
I was quite delighted that we didn't have any Kristina any more. Don't get me wrong, her story was heartbreaking, but I was getting tired of her making all the stupid mistakes over and over again, and apparently not always caring about people. However, I have to say, that while reading this I felt oddly protective of her. I get that her kids are hurt, that they are unhappy with how Kristina treats/treated them, and more like that, but really they were just being overkill. Plus it was interested that while they were all like Boohoo Kristina, and we will never do her mistakes, but they all did or you could see they were clearly all having her genes (or those of their dads).
Spoiler
Hunter cheats, at times uses stuff, and lots of times he is an insensitive prick. Summer is in love with two guys, though she eventually picks one guy, the one who is using meth... yup. Thankfully she at least has the brains to say no to him. Autumn gets pregnant after the first time sex because she apparently didn't think to use protection.... Then there are the mental problems she apparently has.Hunter was my least favourite character, he was A TERRIBLE person. I disliked him so so much. For instance when he cheated on his girlfriend (and then frankly didn't understand why she was so pissed at him), or when he was bitching about Kristina, instead of listening to her and giving her a chance (as she does try to make good with people, but some parts of her brain are just fried). Then there is one instance, at the end, that made me flip so many fucking tables. He tells Kristina he met Brendan (aka mister Rapist), and then he has the fucking guts to say this to her in regards to her rape: "Don't suppose you'll take some responsibility for what happened that night?" What the actual fuck dude. That is victim blaming, you don't fucking do that. Fuck you. And I will throw in some more fucks for good matter. It doesn't matter if she instigated it (which she didn't) , she fucking said no. NO. And that means NO. Again, no. Bah. And throughout the story he makes some really sexist remarks that made me want to kick him in his fucking balls so so hard. He just doesn't understand why Nikki gets mad at him, and just thinks she is acting like a silly woman. What the hell dude. Also I found it highly creepy he would just enter her home, even if she wasn't home or if she didn't know he was coming inside.
Summer was a pretty nice girl, but I was pissed at her not being able to close things off with Matt better. I did like that she at least was brave enough to say no to meth, as Kyle, her new boyfriend uses it. Though there is one instance she says yes, but thankfully Kyle, who at first seemed to be a pretty big dickwad turns out to be a very sweet guy.
Then there is Autumn, the only one from Kristina's kids who has no contact with Kristina. We later find out why, and I was so sad for her. That poor girl.
There were a few parts in the story that had me going NOPE, with Cora's wedding, and what happened at the foster home.
It was all interesting to see how everyone connected, who their fathers were, and if Kristina still had contact with them. If she tried to meet up with them. I also loved seeing how Kristina was doing, if she was drugfree (so far it seems she is, though her smoking habit has gone up way too far). I loved how the story and the characters all came together in the end. A real Christmas miracle.
Each character has their own font, which made it easier to discern between them, though they were pretty discernible on their own already.
We also have several newspaper clippings and I am delighted they are added, as they gave insight to characters from the previous books.
There were times I didn't like the book much, but in the end I just have to give this book 4.5 stars as it was masterfully written and I just adore how everything got together.
I am definitely happy that I had a chance to read this trilogy, and I would recommend it to everyone.
Review first posted at https://twirlingbookprincess.com/
booklover97's review against another edition
emotional
inspiring
lighthearted
relaxing
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
blairfrank's review against another edition
4.0
Not my favorite in the series, but I liked it more toward the end.
dontwritedown's review against another edition
emotional
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
A good Al-Anon book
sazana28's review against another edition
4.0
This book was so much better than the last two. I swear! It followed the lives of Kristina's kids and it was just amazing. It showed us how their lives are without their mom and what they think of her. None of them deal with crank, thank goodness or else it would have started to get repetitive, and they were actually doing something with their lives. But of course you have to have some drama and dysfunction in the story, and it totally did. I loved it!
iceangel32's review against another edition
4.0
This was a great ending to the series. It gave Kristina's children a voice. It also gave the author a little more of a voice. This book not only shows how meth affected Kristina, but it shows how meth affects other. Without giving it away I loved the end the last thought of the the 3 children.
renatalynn's review against another edition
5.0
Loved the series. It is sad how chemical abuse effects families and friends. It is also sad that the person who is hooked to the chemical does not see it or want help as they do not care. Praying that this series helps people understand just how bad it can be.