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k_fry's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
1.0
She isn’t communicative, but expects people to tell her things or else it’s “betrayal”. She refuses to listen when people do try to explain things and then is upset when she finds out about it later.
My biggest issue though, is how everyone treats Cal terribly for frankly the flimsiest reason I’ve ever read. It’s a lose lose situation for him - if he hadn’t left they’d have hated him for staying and not letting Lana do her own thing. The lack of empathy was truly disgusting and I think said A LOT about the authors perspective on addiction. It did not sit well with me and came across as a dangerously naive story to tell.
Wyatt in particular made me want to throw my e-reader at a wall. I’m supposed to root for the friendship of cop that intentionally incited violence? Fuck that. He abused his power and the story called it a joke.
I know it’s “just smut” but even that wasn’t good enough in this book to make up for how it handled addiction as a main element of the story.
The only reason I gave it 1 star is because of the updates to the previous books characters. I don’t think I’ll be reading any more books by this author.
Graphic: Bullying, Drug abuse, Abandonment, Addiction, Alcohol, Alcoholism, Cursing, Grief, Police brutality, Emotional abuse, and Gaslighting
witcheep's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
"Falling in love with yourself is ten times harder than falling in love with someone else, especially when I don't like myself very much."
This book is a solid read that addresses many sensitive topics (
Graphic: Alcoholism, Sexual content, Addiction, Alcohol, Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, and Grief
Minor: Terminal illness, Vomit, Miscarriage, Pregnancy, Animal cruelty, Drug abuse, and Physical abuse
karlapardo's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Graphic: Alcoholism, Alcohol, and Addiction
Moderate: Drug abuse, Death of parent, and Drug use
Minor: Miscarriage, Child abuse, and Pregnancy
you_fanci_me_mad's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Alcohol, Alcoholism, Bullying, Drug abuse, Addiction, Miscarriage, and Drug use
cmstorrow's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Graphic: Sexual content, Alcohol, and Addiction
Moderate: Drug abuse and Death of parent
Minor: Toxic relationship
katelynndzindzio's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
The only problem is.... Alana hates him. (Rightfully so). Before Cal broke her heart into pieces they experienced a love that no one could forget.
"You told me you wouldn't ever leave me." he promised. It's the only reason I let him shatter our friendship with a single kiss. Because I was just as invested in our future as a couple as he seemed to be. He looks up with cloudy eyes. "I'm sorry." -Alana and Cal
"A part of me hope that he found happiness in the 6 years we spent apart. Not with someone else, but with himself. He is no better than the day he left."-Alana
But they just can't resist each other.
"Anything for you." Three words. Five syllables. One punch in the gut. -Callahan and Alana
After some time, Alana finally begins to trust Cal again. She is falling back into love with him since he makes it so damn hard not to.
"I left her arm up and nudge Lana to do the same. She copies me, causing Cami to swing between us. The giggle she lets out makes my whole heart threatened to burst like a confetti cannon." -Cal
Cal finally realized what his grandfather really meant in his letter. Why he sent him there again. Why he needs to get sober. It's for himself. So he can be there for his family.
"I make the same wish I did back at Dreamland, although I have no candle or cake to make it official. I wish to kick my addiction for good." -Cal
Cal is determined to kick his addiction and be the man that Lana needs. Be the dad that Cami wants. And finally be the happiest version of himself.
Graphic: Cancer, Alcoholism, Addiction, and Alcohol
Moderate: Physical abuse and Emotional abuse
Minor: Death, Death of parent, and Pregnancy
aevans106's review against another edition
4.5
Graphic: Alcoholism and Alcohol
bri__'s review against another edition
Graphic: Alcohol, Death, Sexual content, Addiction, Alcoholism, Emotional abuse, Child abuse, Cursing, Drug use, Drug abuse, and Grief
amateur_bookworm's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Graphic: Addiction, Alcohol, and Alcoholism
Moderate: Drug abuse and Sexual content
Minor: Miscarriage
jasmineshollow's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Moderate: Addiction, Alcohol, and Alcoholism