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tankytoon's review
challenging
emotional
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Wow. What a finish to this duet novel.
There's so much more angst in this one that I really don't know how to justify River and Rain being together, with the amount of hurtful words they fling at each other, although we know it's supposed to be for a greater purpose (in the name of protecting the ones they love). But it didn't have to be that way, to go down a path where pain is inevitable and suffering seems to be the only solution.
I really almost gave up, especially feeling River's downward spiral. But the way he kept fighting despite all signs telling him that it was a losing battle, was commendable. River's refusal to quit Rain was foolhardy at best, and frustrating at worst. Especially when they have hate sex. The amount of times Rain blowing hot and cold was giving me a whiplash that I almost wished that he ended up with Roman.
But I didn't read 900 pages for that.
I would rather have Rain dying after hearing River flatlining. Then River waking up from his coma and finding out that Rain died, getting hit by a car when he walked out of the hospital. It will make for a good Romeo and Juliet gay story, but I digress.
This book would have gotten a five star from me if some parts weren't repetitive and draggy, especially I do not see the need for a full explanation of the Enclave. That is better left for another series. And speaking of the secret society, The fact that those secrets were spilled among friends, was hardly plausible for me.
Otherwise, this is a decent read if you're in the mood for a good crying.
There's so much more angst in this one that I really don't know how to justify River and Rain being together, with the amount of hurtful words they fling at each other, although we know it's supposed to be for a greater purpose (in the name of protecting the ones they love). But it didn't have to be that way, to go down a path where pain is inevitable and suffering seems to be the only solution.
I really almost gave up, especially feeling River's downward spiral. But the way he kept fighting despite all signs telling him that it was a losing battle, was commendable. River's refusal to quit Rain was foolhardy at best, and frustrating at worst. Especially when they have hate sex. The amount of times Rain blowing hot and cold was giving me a whiplash that I almost wished that he ended up with Roman.
But I didn't read 900 pages for that.
This book would have gotten a five star from me if some parts weren't repetitive and draggy, especially I do not see the need for a full explanation of the Enclave. That is better left for another series. And speaking of the secret society, The fact that those secrets were spilled among friends, was hardly plausible for me.
Otherwise, this is a decent read if you're in the mood for a good crying.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcoholism, Medical trauma, Sexual content, Addiction, Drug abuse, and Grief
Moderate: Biphobia, Gaslighting, Toxic relationship, and Blood
Minor: Child abuse, Death, Gun violence, Stalking, and Trafficking
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