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chxska's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
I’m already in so deep so I’m definitely going to pick up the next book. I Hate to Love Joe <3
Graphic: Death, Emotional abuse, Murder, Physical abuse, Toxic relationship, Violence, and Stalking
Moderate: Cursing, Death of parent, Rape, Sexual harassment, and Suicide
Minor: Adult/minor relationship, Misogyny, Pedophilia, and Antisemitism
binreads's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
I really liked this one. And I’m so excited for the next one. The only problem I had was the beginning was very slow paced to me. Took me forever to finally get through it and get intrigued enough to keep reading but it was worth it.
Graphic: Stalking, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Murder, and Emotional abuse
Moderate: Addiction, Violence, Suicide, Self harm, and Toxic friendship
Minor: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Pedophilia, Adult/minor relationship, Gun violence, Death of parent, Racial slurs, Drug abuse, and Drug use
shaymurph's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Graphic: Stalking and Death
Moderate: Death of parent and Pedophilia
_thelitlibrarian's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
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TW; Toxic Relationship, Stalking, Death of Parent, Murder, Addiction, Infidelity, Suicide, Violence, Adult/minor relationship, Confinement.
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In this third installment of the 'You' series, we see Joe as he tries to move on from his past life. He's done with the big city - and ready to move on. He moves to a small island in the Pacific Northwest and ready to just breathe, Joe gets a job in the local library where he meets the delightful Mary Kay DiMarco. This time around Joe promises not to revert to his old ways; he will not pry, he will not stalk, and most he will try not to obsess. It's odd to see Joe in this light - I found that in this book his thoughts were a bit more tame, he still thinks of what he could do; but he doesn't always revert to the choices he would previously make.
As he tries to win Mary Kay the old-fashioned way; he realizes that it might prove to be a challenge. She's busy, she's a friend, a mom, and mainly she's a wife. It was interesting watching the story unfold, however, I felt like it focused more on their potential relationship, and less of the stalking that happened in the previous two books. I found the story was slow-to-start, it lulled for the first 200 pages, but once some typical Joe tendencies started to appear I was much more interested. The last few chapters were intense, there was a twist I did not see coming, but the epilogue was a letdown.
Graphic: Toxic relationship, Stalking, Death of parent, Murder, Addiction, Infidelity, Suicide, Violence, Adult/minor relationship, and Confinement
markedwithanm's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Addiction, Adult/minor relationship, Alcoholism, Animal cruelty, Animal death, Blood, Cursing, Confinement, Death, Death of parent, Drug abuse, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Gore, Grief, Infidelity, Medical content, Mental illness, Murder, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Rape, Self harm, Sexual content, Stalking, Suicide, and Toxic relationship
Minor: Abortion, Antisemitism, and Cancer
alylentz's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Addiction, Death, Death of parent, Drug abuse, Drug use, Gun violence, Medical content, Murder, Pedophilia, Rape, Sexual content, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Suicide, Toxic relationship, and Violence
Moderate: Mass/school shootings
melissabynature's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Confinement, Death, Death of parent, Infidelity, Violence, Toxic relationship, Stalking, and Kidnapping
Moderate: Addiction, Adult/minor relationship, Antisemitism, Blood, Body shaming, Drug abuse, Mass/school shootings, Pedophilia, Racial slurs, and Rape
caidyn's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Oh, Joe, Joe, Joe. What will we do with you? Another book, another woman in your life. Joe is just so fascinating to read about. In some ways, this book was predictable. It was Joe up to his usual antics, but add in the fallout of the second book and then the leftovers from book one. So, it was a fun read for me. I'd pick it up after my shift and read for a bit before going to sleep. And I really enjoyed it! The dynamics were different in this and some new elements were added in, but it felt like slipping back into a familiar world.
I still have a few extra things to say. For one, I really hope that this book was because Caroline wanted to write it rather than it being about the show... since the third season has been announced and, well, it'll be based on this book. Second, I hope that she doesn't keep pumping out these books and ends them at some point because I think there's only so much more she can do with Joe. That's my more constructive feedback because I enjoy these books, but I don't want to get tired and annoyed by too many coming out and her not letting go of Joe.
Graphic: Drug use, Kidnapping, Toxic relationship, Adult/minor relationship, Blood, Child abuse, Death, Death of parent, Murder, Stalking, and Suicide
invaderlinz's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
I’m a big fan of the You series and was on the edge of my seat waiting for this one to come out once I learned that it was happening. This has all the classic Joe drama (lots of death but surprise! He doesn’t actually kill anyone this time) but it did drag in a few parts, and the ending was super rushed. The *twist* was just thrown in there and maybe it will play out better on the show, if they use the majority of this story for season 3. Overall, I was enthralled and wouldn’t read anything else until I finished it. I think everyone will love getting to hate Joe again, and this book shows his true colors.
Graphic: Addiction, Cursing, Death, Death of parent, Gore, Grief, Gun violence, Infidelity, Miscarriage, Misogyny, Murder, Physical abuse, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Stalking, Suicide, Terminal illness, Torture, Toxic relationship, and Violence
Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Animal death, Antisemitism, Drug use, and Rape