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4.05 AVERAGE
4.05 AVERAGE
So, I've revised my original thoughts about this book. I don't hate the entire thing, but I dislike almost everything about it except the ending.
This book is EXTRMELY TRIGGERING. Triggers: rape, child abuse, child-rape, alcohol, some violence, slut-shaming, suicide mentions, and kidnapping. I specifically mention these here because none of the other reviews that I've seen point out any triggers beyond slut-shaming.
This book was impactful, I won't deny that. I just wish that Hoover had started the beginning a bit differently. Slut-shaming from page 4 onward is really not a great way to start a book. I was initially bothered by the insta-attraction between Holder and Sky, but towards the ending, I think it sort of levels out. There's a major reason behind their connection, and I just wish that Hoover hadn't drawn everything out so much. I was honestly ready to chuck this book in the trash after 200 pages. The actual plot lines don't even come in until the 300th page or so, in my opinion.
I've told a few people my preliminary thoughts about the book, and those haven't changed much. The instant slut-shaming bothered me immensely, along with Holder's almost obsessive stalker-ness. The fact that Six randomly and conveniently exits towards the beginning of the book didn't have much of an impact because her leaving was clearly put in to move the plot along. I also was (and am) very on the fence about Holder. His frequent mood swings aren't even really noted until the ending of the book, where (in my opinion), the excuse given is heart-breaking, but does not justify his actions. If a man I knew acted a quarter of the way Holder did, I would run in the opposite direction.
Also, I did not appreciate the
I'm glad I finished the book, but it took all of my willpower to get through it. I just noticed that this book is part of a series, and I am going to aggressively NOPE out of here now.
This book is EXTRMELY TRIGGERING. Triggers: rape, child abuse, child-rape, alcohol, some violence, slut-shaming, suicide mentions, and kidnapping. I specifically mention these here because none of the other reviews that I've seen point out any triggers beyond slut-shaming.
This book was impactful, I won't deny that. I just wish that Hoover had started the beginning a bit differently. Slut-shaming from page 4 onward is really not a great way to start a book. I was initially bothered by the insta-attraction between Holder and Sky, but towards the ending, I think it sort of levels out. There's a major reason behind their connection, and I just wish that Hoover hadn't drawn everything out so much. I was honestly ready to chuck this book in the trash after 200 pages. The actual plot lines don't even come in until the 300th page or so, in my opinion.
I've told a few people my preliminary thoughts about the book, and those haven't changed much. The instant slut-shaming bothered me immensely, along with Holder's almost obsessive stalker-ness. The fact that Six randomly and conveniently exits towards the beginning of the book didn't have much of an impact because her leaving was clearly put in to move the plot along. I also was (and am) very on the fence about Holder. His frequent mood swings aren't even really noted until the ending of the book, where (in my opinion), the excuse given is heart-breaking, but does not justify his actions. If a man I knew acted a quarter of the way Holder did, I would run in the opposite direction.
Also, I did not appreciate the
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use of sex as a coping mechanism for such a situation. It seemed forced and out of place, given the situation the characters were in.I'm glad I finished the book, but it took all of my willpower to get through it. I just noticed that this book is part of a series, and I am going to aggressively NOPE out of here now.
medium-paced
Intriguing story about Sky, a sheltered home-schooled girl, about to begin her senior year at a public school while her best friend, Six, who talked her into public school, leaves for a semester in Italy. Sky meets the mysterious Dean Holder and their relationship slowly builds.
Sky is missing the memories of her early years before her adoption. Does Dean know something about that mystery or is he just still healing from what happened to his twin sister the previous year?
Great quick read and was thought provoking. It make me think about fate and the people that are brought into our lives and why.
Sky is missing the memories of her early years before her adoption. Does Dean know something about that mystery or is he just still healing from what happened to his twin sister the previous year?
Great quick read and was thought provoking. It make me think about fate and the people that are brought into our lives and why.
This easily just made it to the top of my favourites from Colleen Hoover. Why is this not talked about enough??
One of the best books I've read in awhile. Colleen Hoover is an amazing writer and is such an inspiration. Sky was so strong and I loved her throughout the whole book. Dean Holder is perfect, enough said. Literally where can I find boys like him? Thank you so much Colleen Hoover for this wonderful read, I'll remember it forever!
Tengo muchos sentimientos encontrados con este libro, considero que la trama es deberia haber sido llevada de una mejor manera
Hubo muchas cosas que no me gustaron y que siento que arruinaron el libro.
Una de las cosas que mas me desagradaron de esta historia fue la normalización de las conductas agresivas de Holden y como Sky comienza justificando estás actitudes desde el primer capitulo, si ningún conocimiento de todo lo demás y siendo él un total desconocido para ella, simplemente lo perdona porque "debe haber un motivo por el que es asi" y ya está.
Incluso cuando tiene conductas tipicas de un acosador, ella lo toma como una manera de "coquetear".
Al igual que ciertas escenas de la pareja que se me hacian totalmente innecesarias y un poco incómodas y que por momentos se centraba en crear una historia de romance y se desviaba del tema importante, restandole la importancia que deberia tener.
Además luego de que Sky descubre la verdad sobre su pasado, tiene actitudes que, de ella las puedo entender por su trauma pero Holder quien deberia ser el razonable en la pareja y no aprovecharse de la situación hace todo lo contrario.
Y todo lo justifican con que él es el tipico personaje masculino con traumas del pasado que lo vuelven agresivo, y es la clase de personaje tóxico que no tolero.
Siento que la historia sería más interesante el trauma del pasado de sky hubiese sido tratado con más delicadeza, siendo un relato impactante que luego pierde su seriedad con las actitudes por parte de ambos mencionadas anteriormente.
Una historia devastadora que podría haber logrado un gran impacto y con mucho potencial pero la autora no lo llevo bien a cabo y en mi opinion no debió de incluir una relacion tan toxica entre los protagonistas y demasiado sexualizada para el tema que toca. Sin mencionar la cantidad de estereotipos que pude notar y que dejan el mensaje equivocado a los lectores.
Hubo muchas cosas que no me gustaron y que siento que arruinaron el libro.
Una de las cosas que mas me desagradaron de esta historia fue la normalización de las conductas agresivas de Holden y como Sky comienza justificando estás actitudes desde el primer capitulo, si ningún conocimiento de todo lo demás y siendo él un total desconocido para ella, simplemente lo perdona porque "debe haber un motivo por el que es asi" y ya está.
Incluso cuando tiene conductas tipicas de un acosador, ella lo toma como una manera de "coquetear".
Al igual que ciertas escenas de la pareja que se me hacian totalmente innecesarias y un poco incómodas y que por momentos se centraba en crear una historia de romance y se desviaba del tema importante, restandole la importancia que deberia tener.
Además luego de que Sky descubre la verdad sobre su pasado, tiene actitudes que, de ella las puedo entender por su trauma pero Holder quien deberia ser el razonable en la pareja y no aprovecharse de la situación hace todo lo contrario.
Y todo lo justifican con que él es el tipico personaje masculino con traumas del pasado que lo vuelven agresivo, y es la clase de personaje tóxico que no tolero.
Siento que la historia sería más interesante el trauma del pasado de sky hubiese sido tratado con más delicadeza, siendo un relato impactante que luego pierde su seriedad con las actitudes por parte de ambos mencionadas anteriormente.
Una historia devastadora que podría haber logrado un gran impacto y con mucho potencial pero la autora no lo llevo bien a cabo y en mi opinion no debió de incluir una relacion tan toxica entre los protagonistas y demasiado sexualizada para el tema que toca. Sin mencionar la cantidad de estereotipos que pude notar y que dejan el mensaje equivocado a los lectores.