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wrongdecision'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
I will try to summarise my love for this book in as few words as possible.
Jean was always a complicated character to me, someone who was difficult to love due to his complicity in Riko's violence until you really started thinking about his life and reasons.
I've read books 1 to 3 more times than I can count and the first two or three times I definitely did not like him.
This book perfectly lead us through what I started figuring out on my later rereads, fleshed out his person with his thoughts and struggles.
I adore Nora's writing and it was easy to love this book as well.
I loved all the Trojans we've met closer so far, Jeremy, Laila and Cat are a great addition to Jean as company and he will definitely not be able to escape their friendship and passion.
I can't wait to see how he grows after this.
I also am very curious to hear more about Jeremy's family life as we got a bunch of hints toward it already.
A little minus point to me, that isn't really one, was that Nora said she sees this as a stand alone, which it definitely is not.
I don't think anyone who starts with this book would understand what went on with the Ravens, the sport and the general idea behind everything early enough to keep reading.
Would not recommend this as a good start into the series, although I'm sure that wasn't what she intended for it to be anyways.
Seeing Neil come in at the end again brought me so much joy, btw.
I adore that man with every fibre of my being. He really is THE character of all time for me.
Love him.
Warning for everyone who is uncomfortable with cult recovery, sexual abuse and general abuse, torture and violence. There is a lot of hinted and some more graphic descriptions.
Graphic: Violence, Toxic relationship, and Physical abuse
Moderate: Death, Suicide, Torture, Panic attacks/disorders, Bullying, Rape, and Sexual harassment
Minor: Homophobia, Emotional abuse, Grief, Blood, Murder, Death, and Vomit
sprinklesreads's review
- 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
5.0
I can't wait for the second book.
❤️
Graphic: Injury/Injury detail, Blood, and Self harm
Moderate: Rape, Sexual violence, and Torture
Minor: Suicide, Suicidal thoughts, and Eating disorder
mellowreading's review
5.0
Graphic: Suicide attempt, Rape, Death, Sexual assault, Torture, Sexual violence, Panic attacks/disorders, Grief, Sexual harassment, Gaslighting, Violence, Self harm, Pedophilia, Injury/Injury detail, Suicide, Emotional abuse, Eating disorder, Child death, Adult/minor relationship, and Blood
Moderate: Homophobia
sleepybythelake's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Violence, Panic attacks/disorders, and Physical abuse
Moderate: Rape, Torture, Sexual assault, Toxic friendship, and Animal death
Minor: Suicide
ra_venna's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
Moderate: Child abuse, Blood, Torture, Violence, Injury/Injury detail, and Mental illness
Minor: Torture, Suicide attempt, Suicidal thoughts, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual violence, Suicide, Physical abuse, Rape, and Murder
aenor's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Child abuse, Violence, Blood, and Vomit
Minor: Rape, Suicide, Death, Suicide attempt, Torture, Emotional abuse, Medical trauma, Sexual assault, Physical abuse, and Sexual violence
lizzzardbean's review
Graphic: Self harm
Moderate: Suicide
soulsafire's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Seeing some of my favourite characters from a totally new perspective is everything I wanted. Neil Josten.
My heart breaks over and over for Jean and the friendship he slowly gains with the Trojans is just beautiful. But, Jeremy what are you hiding?
Maybe I'm just too invested in these characters, but this was so perfect and I cannot wait for tsc2.
Graphic: Self harm, Suicidal thoughts, Death, Cursing, Injury/Injury detail, Medical content, Panic attacks/disorders, Torture, Drug abuse, Emotional abuse, Murder, Physical abuse, and Suicide
katkan's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Jean is so easy to dislike at the beginning. We kind of know what happened to him, how much he suffered. But he’s a rude bastard. Throughout the book, like magic, you start to feel for and with him in ways so deep they almost take over.
I can’t believe this book is as incredible as it is. I am flayed open, in tears and so so so proud of Jean for where he is at the end of the book.
To have such an incredible support system after all he went through (also slay for Neil to be so comfortable with murdering abusers) is all anyone could ever wish for. I hope Jeremy Laila and cat only see sunny days for the rest of their lives. And that Jean will be there with them.
Happiness is far from this book, but the emotions you go through and the characters that travel with you are an incredible experience that makes waking up for another day worth it over and over again.
Thank you Nora, for sharing this story with us. It is worth everything to me.
Graphic: Physical abuse, Death, Violence, Emotional abuse, Grief, Bullying, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual harassment, Suicide, Blood, Sexual assault, Death of parent, Injury/Injury detail, Rape, Sexual violence, Suicide attempt, and Self harm
lucylovesgrapes's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
jean yves-moreau holds a very special place in my heart, one that now houses my beloved foxes and the trojans. if he doesn't get every single thing he deserves, i will be rioting. the glimpses of the foxes were like crack and i need more of them. the descriptions of andrew and neil made my little heart sing and neil in the final chapter??? he knows he is THAT bitch and seeing him from an outside pov is exhilarating and i crave more.
sakavic writes found family masterfully and creates incredibly complex characters that i have rarely come across. cat and laila are just amazing, refreshing characters and the need i have for them to hang out with dan, allison, matt and renee is unreal. jeremy is such an exciting character to read, he's got so much depth that is slowly being explored and his story is one i can't wait to read.
i am hoping for more books with the trojans, especially about jeremy and his relationship with his family. also more exy games, i adored the game scenes with the foxes and would love to see the behind the scenes of trojans playing against other teams. an utter masterpiece that i will never forget, right there with the foxes. 🦊🦊🦊
(lucas and graysen?? it's on SIGHT. i truly don't give a shit is lucas apologised, i will put him down.)
Graphic: Domestic abuse, Eating disorder, Forced institutionalization, Mental illness, Toxic relationship, Kidnapping, Rape, Abandonment, Fire/Fire injury, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide attempt, Adult/minor relationship, Child abuse, Confinement, Torture, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Cursing, Gore, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Self harm, Violence, Death, Grief, Suicide, Trafficking, Body horror, Blood, Bullying, Murder, Emotional abuse, Injury/Injury detail, and Medical trauma