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sabinehunter's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Death, Death of parent, Abandonment, Confinement, Cursing, Medical content, Medical trauma, Murder, Blood, Grief, Panic attacks/disorders, Violence, Injury/Injury detail, Kidnapping, Sexual content, and Xenophobia
rai_ishardtoplease'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
3.75
Oh, and am I the only one questioning the title? I mean, it doesn’t not work. The wager part is a little misleading—unless it’s actually not and I’ve just read way too many shitty hs/college romances—but ig it’s noteworthy enough by the end to warrant referencing.
Graphic: Racism, Blood, Chronic illness, Death of parent, and Grief
Moderate: Abandonment, Homophobia, Suicidal thoughts, and Murder
Minor: Medical content, Stalking, Violence, Kidnapping, Confinement, Panic attacks/disorders, and Self harm
Chronic illness refers to vampirism. Racism also (mostly) refers to vampirism.fanboyriot's review
- 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
5.0
I really enjoyed vampire books where the vamps live along with the humans, it's always interesting to see how the worldbuilding will play into that. The setting was nice too, it really helped with the overall vibe from the book.
While it was fast-paced the romance was a slow burn. Wesley and Vincent were really cute together and I really liked the idiots in love, friends to lovers, awkward gay panic they had.
Slow Burn
Idiots in Love
Hurt/Comfort
Vampire x Human
Angst with a Happy Ending
Graphic: Violence, Cursing, Blood, and Grief
Moderate: Death of parent, Death, and Sexual content
Minor: Confinement, Homophobia, Self harm, Alcohol, Mental illness, Suicidal thoughts, Gun violence, Abandonment, and Injury/Injury detail
tinyelfarcanist'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
3.5
I didn't feel particularly connected to the characters. The romance felt a little bit too insta-love for me after they had just spent an evening together. There's talk about the need for therapy, but I believe it comes a little too late when things have already escalated.
I like Bryn's recurring theme of tearing down big corporations. That and fishnet gloves have made an appearance in both books I've read by the author. (If I had a nickel for every time I've found fishnet gloves in their books, I'd have two nickels. Which isn't a lot, but it's weird that it happened twice.)
In this book's world, there's blatant discrimination against vampires and they are treated as sub-human. There are clear parallels between those and real-life marginalized groups like immigrants, queer and disabled people.
There's an extra scene teasing what's to come for book 2, which sounds promising.
Graphic: Blood, Death, Hate crime, Grief, Ableism, Drug use, Death of parent, Murder, Physical abuse, Outing, and Chronic illness
Moderate: Kidnapping, Torture, Self harm, Confinement, Abandonment, Violence, Suicidal thoughts, Sexual content, Sexual assault, Injury/Injury detail, and Cursing
Minor: Homophobia, Stalking, Gun violence, Addiction, and Drug abuse
thenerdybookwitch's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
3.75
CWs not included in the options: Non-consensual biting, and breaking and entering
Graphic: Death of parent, Drug abuse, Kidnapping, Murder, Violence, Medical trauma, Confinement, Medical content, Blood, Cursing, and Grief
Moderate: Alcohol, Gaslighting, Death, Sexual content, Stalking, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Biphobia, Homophobia, Abandonment, Self harm, and Vomit