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dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75
i am incredibly conflicted about my feelings on this book. at first i liked it, especially the theme of limerence which is very relatable to me. the writing is painfully real and at points amusing, although i found the pacing to be a bit off at points.
the characters are insufferable, especially max who is a complete manchild. i found violet (the protagonist) insufferable at many points too, even if her struggles were very real. she was constantly making stupid decisions. overall, she was a very frustrating MC to read about, especially considering this book is in the first person perspective.
however my main problem with this book is that it's all effect and no cause - everything occurs without a real reason or explanation. it was incredibly frustrating.
there is also so much smut in this book it's almost excessive. it wasn't exciting, but rather very repetitive. i found myself thinking "here we go again" every time.
tldr: mixed feelings. more bad than good. all effect with no cause. characters suck. too much smut.
the characters are insufferable, especially max who is a complete manchild. i found violet (the protagonist) insufferable at many points too, even if her struggles were very real. she was constantly making stupid decisions. overall, she was a very frustrating MC to read about, especially considering this book is in the first person perspective.
however my main problem with this book is that it's all effect and no cause - everything occurs without a real reason or explanation. it was incredibly frustrating.
there is also so much smut in this book it's almost excessive. it wasn't exciting, but rather very repetitive. i found myself thinking "here we go again" every time.
tldr: mixed feelings. more bad than good. all effect with no cause. characters suck. too much smut.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Eating disorder, Vomit, Sexual content, Sexual assault, Cursing, and Alcohol
Moderate: Child death and Miscarriage
illustratedangel's review against another edition
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75
writing went from mildly good to unreadable every paragraph. never have i hated a book so much but still wanted to finish it
Content Warnings
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Sexual assault, Toxic relationship, Gaslighting, Rape, and Miscarriage
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