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4.07 AVERAGE
4.07 AVERAGE
dark
emotional
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Death, Gun violence, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Suicide, Violence, Blood, Police brutality, Murder, Sexual harassment, Injury/Injury detail
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
dark
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
dark
emotional
tense
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
dark
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
The idea behind this book, the promise of what it could be is the only thing that keeps me reading it. I feel like I have invested two books of time to a high potential story that keeps missing the mark.
The whole idea behind Havoc is that they were supposed to be incredibly powerful and yet they're all a bit rubbish at things. Incredibly slow at acting and so inefficient. Their oversights keep getting them in trouble and then it just resolves without much explanation as to why it resolves.
There's a lot of plot holes. Requirement for suspension of disbelief is unreasonably high. The spice also seems to be a little bit lacking. It's the definition of a dark romance so the characters are supposed to be hard to mine but it's Bernie that drives me the most insane. It's all very surface level.
This book was slightly better because I do like Aaron and Bernie. And there was some apologies although truthfully I didn't think any of them deserved it. I'm not invested in any of the characters I guess what keeps me reading is the promise that it may, at some point, get good. I'm deep into sunken cost.
Edit: DNF'd the series. I promise it doesn't get better.
The whole idea behind Havoc is that they were supposed to be incredibly powerful and yet they're all a bit rubbish at things. Incredibly slow at acting and so inefficient. Their oversights keep getting them in trouble and then it just resolves without much explanation as to why it resolves.
There's a lot of plot holes. Requirement for suspension of disbelief is unreasonably high. The spice also seems to be a little bit lacking. It's the definition of a dark romance so the characters are supposed to be hard to mine but it's Bernie that drives me the most insane. It's all very surface level.
This book was slightly better because I do like Aaron and Bernie. And there was some apologies although truthfully I didn't think any of them deserved it. I'm not invested in any of the characters I guess what keeps me reading is the promise that it may, at some point, get good. I'm deep into sunken cost.
Edit: DNF'd the series. I promise it doesn't get better.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gun violence, Sexual content, Violence, Murder
Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Pedophilia, Rape, Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Sexual assault, Police brutality, Pregnancy
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:
Complicated
Bernadette and havoc struggle to balance all their problems. The charter crew are increasingly becoming a problem. The police are asking question about the missing student. Bernadette still has her list to go through. Aaron’s sisters and Bernie’s sister have to be watched. Hael has issues with an ex. There’s a wedding to plan and complicated feelings between all of them to sift through.
Whew. It’s a lot and typically, I would say it’s too much, but surprisingly all of it continues to keep Bernadette in the center so it sort of solidifies the story while also giving each character their own bonding experiences with Bernie.
There’s still quite a bit of suspended belief needed since these are high school students. If that sort of thing bothers you, then this isn’t the book for you.
I especially enjoyed this book because we got to go back 2yrs and get into the head of each guy. Usually I hate flashbacks but these were only a few pages each and gave significant insight to their love for the FMC.
Whew. It’s a lot and typically, I would say it’s too much, but surprisingly all of it continues to keep Bernadette in the center so it sort of solidifies the story while also giving each character their own bonding experiences with Bernie.
There’s still quite a bit of suspended belief needed since these are high school students. If that sort of thing bothers you, then this isn’t the book for you.
I especially enjoyed this book because we got to go back 2yrs and get into the head of each guy. Usually I hate flashbacks but these were only a few pages each and gave significant insight to their love for the FMC.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gun violence, Sexual content, Violence, Murder
Moderate: Bullying, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Gore
Minor: Adult/minor relationship, Sexual assault, Sexual harassment
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-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
Well well. I was finally able to dive into the second book of this series and it didn't disappoint one bit. I did cringe at some of the stuff happening.. but that's just because it was gross and I wouldn't be a fan of it. I also got some happy yay moments for my guys and Bernie because they had some kick ass moments!
I'm just going to say it. I love Bernie now. She isn't as weak as she used to be and I think with the Havoc boys, she is just stronger. It sucks that she is constantly underestimated though. Especially weird when the guys are. Mostly because they know once the ball is in their court, well - shit is going to hit the fan.
Other than that, the ending has my mind spinning and I'm excited to see what is going to happen next for everyone. Especially the other gang and her mom.
I'm just going to say it. I love Bernie now. She isn't as weak as she used to be and I think with the Havoc boys, she is just stronger. It sucks that she is constantly underestimated though. Especially weird when the guys are. Mostly because they know once the ball is in their court, well - shit is going to hit the fan.
Other than that, the ending has my mind spinning and I'm excited to see what is going to happen next for everyone. Especially the other gang and her mom.