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threeundertwopnw's review
- 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
5.0
That said, the writing is amazing and quotable. The author obviously did extensive research because the circumstances and emotions and decisions ring true. If you are in a dangerous situation at home, call the Domestic Abuse Hotline at 800-799-SAFE (7233).
Graphic: Gaslighting, Bullying, Blood, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual violence, Confinement, Emotional abuse, Gun violence, Domestic abuse, Misogyny, Murder, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Infidelity, Injury/Injury detail, Pregnancy, Death, Medical content, Sexism, Violence, Stalking, and Toxic relationship
bookfortbuilder'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? No
5.0
Graphic: Toxic relationship, Sexual assault, Death, Child abuse, Blood, Domestic abuse, Rape, Sexual violence, and Gun violence
tatata'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
2.0
I gave it 3stars at first but I realised that I was waiting for the book to become enjoyable for most of the book and it only got enjoyable at the 70ish mark therefore 2 stars
Graphic: Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Physical abuse, Racism, Death, Domestic abuse, Rape, Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, Gun violence, Torture, Toxic relationship, Violence, and Murder
kandacewright'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? It's complicated
5.0
Graphic: Blood, Rape, Sexual assault, Domestic abuse, Death of parent, Gun violence, Violence, Infidelity, Medical trauma, Physical abuse, Sexual content, Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, and Grief
kwahl'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? No
4.5
Graphic: Confinement, Gun violence, Violence, Blood, Sexual assault, Domestic abuse, Rape, and Sexual violence
mayawata_'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
5.0
Graphic: Rape, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Sexual assault, and Domestic abuse
Moderate: Death and Death of parent
Minor: Blood and Violence
gabi_715'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
Graphic: Toxic relationship, Torture, Domestic abuse, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, and Rape
Moderate: Emotional abuse and Physical abuse
Minor: Vomit, Stalking, and Blood
alyssaunabridged'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? It's complicated
5.0
Graphic: Sexual violence, Rape, Sexual assault, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Gun violence, and Domestic abuse
bananenbrot's review
- 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
3.5
I really liked this book and it had potential to be a five star read but it was extremely gory and very disturbing. The explicit scenes of rape and violence weren't what I was prepared for when I wanted to read a romance with a complicated setting. Maybe thats my fault for not reading through the tw or the publishers fault for not labeling the book correctly. I felt like this book was more about the domestic abuse than about the romance.
I also have some other minors problems with the book, like how the MMC wasn't empathetic enough for my liking. I mean I don't expect him to react perfectly in every scenario but he doesn't even concider to ask her about a lot of things and when he does he's a bit judgy. But the biggest fault of the book were definitely the overly explicit scenes of abuse.
Graphic: Domestic abuse, Sexual content, Blood, Sexual assault, Emotional abuse, Pregnancy, Sexual violence, Violence, Death, Murder, Rape, Gaslighting, Physical abuse, Confinement, Gun violence, and Injury/Injury detail
itsjojo'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? N/A
4.0
Okay. This one was heavy like everyone said. I don’t personally have a lot of triggers, but definitely check the trigger warnings on this one folks.
Overall I enjoyed this book. “Hopscotch” nearly broke me in the first half. I appreciate Kennedy Ryan’s ability to dive into the hard topics and somehow infuse joy, hope, and resilience into stories with difficult themes or circumstances.
This one did feel more repetitive and wordy than some of her other books I’ve read. I feel like it could have been a bit shorter as well.
“She remembered who she was and the game changed.” 🥹
Graphic: Rape, Domestic abuse, and Sexual assault