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dark
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
This book suffered from Main Character Syndrome. Somehow, everything always worked out, and the main character was always the most popular, beautiful, and lusted-after girl in the whole Universe. I understand that this book is an opportunity for the author to create an idealized world, but it was a little too convenient how things worked out. It felt like I was reading a fanfiction a lot of the time. Everything was really trope-y and predictable. Also, I did not like the war aspect. It was so lazy and not fleshed out. It felt like a plot device to create tension rather than an actual conflict. Lastly, her being turned into a deity at the end to stay in Hell was so dumb and too convenient. I was left going “Of course” because why wouldn’t it work out for her when everything else in the book did?
Despite my criticisms, I did like the representations of healthy relationships and communication between partners and parents/guardians and children. That was a highlight of this book that improved my rating.
Despite my criticisms, I did like the representations of healthy relationships and communication between partners and parents/guardians and children. That was a highlight of this book that improved my rating.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cancer, Child abuse, Child death, Cursing, Death, Emotional abuse, Genocide, Gore, Infertility, Pedophilia, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Terminal illness, Violence, Grief, Pregnancy, Abandonment, Sexual harassment, War
Moderate: Mental illness, Self harm, Blood
Minor: Vomit, Alcohol
Characters have consensual sex throughout the book in detail. There are moments where two characters relive a memory from their childhood regarding sexual assault, self-harming, and rape. A character fights in a war and kills an entire population of a species, including children. A character is diagnosed with and dies of cancer at the beginning of the book before entering the afterlife. Characters consume moderate amounts of alcohol in social settings in some scenes. A character gags and almost vomits but does not actually puke. However, this scene can be triggering for those with emetophobia.
This book made me cry multiple times. Highly recommend.
(Please check trigger warnings before reading coz it got heavy several times)
(Please check trigger warnings before reading coz it got heavy several times)
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Grief
Moderate: Cancer, Child abuse, Child death
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cancer, Death, Sexual content, Sexual violence
Moderate: Sexual assault
adventurous
emotional
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
This book was one of the loveliest things I’ve ever read! I cried, I laughed, I fell in love, I reflected on my own goings on.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content, War
Moderate: Cancer, Death
dark
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
This book suffered horribly for its lack of editing. It could have been more effective at half its length and often read more like a slice of life fanfic. Difficult themes were often addressed with a very didactic tone that didn’t feel at all organic to the stories or the characters. Having said that, the central friends to lovers trope was compelling with an excellent slow burn! The narrators were fabulous and there were many times I didn’t want to stop listening. I didn’t love the ending which was disappointing after such a lengthy book. Overall a fun listen.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cancer, Child abuse, Death, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Violence, War
Moderate: Infertility, Grief
Minor: Miscarriage
challenging
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cancer, Death, Sexual content, Terminal illness, Violence, War
Minor: Biphobia, Hate crime, Self harm
emotional
funny
inspiring
medium-paced
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
I love this book. I just finished and I'm already thinking about rereading. I love the characters and the story. It was amazing to see emotional maturity and healthy relationships. So powerful that in a romance novel, the relationship isn't the core conflict to be resolved. No miscommunication tropes or "will they won't they" dynamics. Just unconditional love and open communication. Absolutely worth the read.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content, Violence, War
Minor: Cancer, Child abuse, Chronic illness, Sexual assault, Car accident
emotional
funny
hopeful
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
I've been watching Hell's Belles for.... Well. I remember when Penny showed up. My favorite medium of entertainment is by far books. Getting to read about Lily and Bel falling in love (with the internal thoughts!) was such a dream come true. I can't wait for the next book. But I will patiently do so because Jaysea gives us so much through Hell's Belles and now this book. She deserves to rest in this crazy world.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cancer, Cursing, Terminal illness, Violence, Religious bigotry, Medical trauma, War
adventurous
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Wow, where do I even start.
The characters were amazing, they are so lovable and kind. Main character is a badass with a heart of gold. Love interest is a demon badass himbo so lovable I want to squeeze him in a giant bear hug.
The story was fascinating, the plot and the world were intricate but easy to understand and the way the author deals with religious trauma was well done.
I’m really happy I was able to read this, it was such a warm hug and I really want book two.
I took .5 stars cuz it was soooooo long and the last part was mostly sex. I also wish the author would’ve done more with Bel’s chapters specially in the war. Other than that I hope everyone that reads this loves it and has a good time. I definitely did 😁
The characters were amazing, they are so lovable and kind. Main character is a badass with a heart of gold. Love interest is a demon badass himbo so lovable I want to squeeze him in a giant bear hug.
The story was fascinating, the plot and the world were intricate but easy to understand and the way the author deals with religious trauma was well done.
I’m really happy I was able to read this, it was such a warm hug and I really want book two.
I took .5 stars cuz it was soooooo long and the last part was mostly sex. I also wish the author would’ve done more with Bel’s chapters specially in the war. Other than that I hope everyone that reads this loves it and has a good time. I definitely did 😁
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence, War
Moderate: Cancer, Child abuse, Homophobia, Religious bigotry