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Binding 13 by Chloe Walsh

20 reviews

tarafague's review against another edition

dark emotional sad tense slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Sexism, Alcohol, Blood, Child abuse, Classism, Body shaming, Bullying, Alcoholism, Emotional abuse, Cursing, Vomit, Physical abuse, Pregnancy, Suicidal thoughts, and Violence

jadejulissaa's review against another edition

dark emotional sad tense slow-paced

• 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

4.75

This series! Just reading the first two already has my whole freakin heart.

Make sure you have Keeping 13 nearby when you begin Binding 13, because I PROMISE you will not be able to wait to purchase the second book. I made the mistake of purchasing Binding 13 and was so upset that I didn’t get the second book that I ended up buying it on my kindle because I was too frantic to figure out what the hell was going on.

Shannon and Johnny have my freaking heart; I went through a rollercoaster of emotions. This book is so well written with components of everything that I swear I’ve never laughed so hard out loud and cried so much so many times, my emotions were really all over the place. I’ve never been a fan of slow burns, but this one I’ll read again and again. Binding 13 is a slower-paced read, whereas Keeping 13 is medium-paced. I thoroughly enjoyed these two; their stories are both heartbreaking and beautiful.

Shannon starts at Tommen College after having a difficult time at her previous schools and being bullied her entire life, and on her first day there, she meets rugby star Johnny Kavanagh. From the shy and lonely life, she was living with her five brothers and the home she was born into; her life begins to turn around in the most unexpected ways.

⚠️TW: child abuse but I swear... finish both books it’ll be worth it.

You already know I love my mains, but I adore my side characters, GIBSIE! God, I love him so much and Claire, the two best friends of the two main protagonists. SURPRISE SURPRISE! the final book is about them.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Drug abuse, and Domestic abuse

hoping4thebest's review against another edition

dark emotional fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Fire/Fire injury, and Drug abuse

taylorimbey's review

dark emotional funny sad medium-paced

4.0

I wish the characters were a bit older, like university level because they feel older at times. But I enjoyed the slow burn tension between Johnny and Shannon. Because she’s so young and they are at that time in their lives where you’re experiencing big changes and picking the path you want to venture down, the tension of holding back feelings is understandable rather than annoying. I also love Gibsie as a side character. This book can be a bit heavy at times and his humor brings in a nice bit of levity. 

Likes:

• Slow burn, will-they-won’t-they
• Humor/Banter - especially from Gibsie
• “Who hurt you?”
• Set in Ireland - love the slang

Dislikes:

• How young the characters are
• Both the moms in this book drive me up the wall 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Physical abuse, Injury/Injury detail, Child abuse, Blood, Emotional abuse, and Bullying

Moderate: Panic attacks/disorders and Cursing

Minor: Drug abuse, Homophobia, Suicidal thoughts, Miscarriage, and Alcoholism

kamillaweka's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional hopeful sad tense slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Injury/Injury detail, and Physical abuse

Moderate: Alcoholism and Vomit

Minor: Drug abuse

lizziethebookdragon's review against another edition

emotional tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Domestic abuse, Alcoholism, Cursing, Bullying, Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, Mental illness, Physical abuse, and Violence

Moderate: Body shaming, Injury/Injury detail, Misogyny, Panic attacks/disorders, Vomit, Sexism, Addiction, and Blood

Minor: Sexual harassment, Homophobia, Outing, Sexual content, Suicidal thoughts, and Drug abuse

oceaneguayvezina's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional sad slow-paced

• 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

A MILLION FUCKING STARS WOULDN’T BE ENOUGH FOR THIS BOOK!!!! I am officially broken. For good. Beyond repair. I may even die just from thinking about this book. This story is not an happy ever after (at least not this book). I went through a roller coaster of emotions. Sad, happy, laughing, crying, cringing.. I had it all. Overall, one of the best book I’ve ever read. The story was beautifully written, and didn’t feel like a ya book at all. Even Shannon, who was only 15-16, was so mature. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying, Injury/Injury detail, Child abuse, Homophobia, Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Gaslighting, and Emotional abuse

ideluna24's review against another edition

dark emotional funny medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.75

</3 LOVE LOVE BUT SO SADD

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Domestic abuse, Addiction, Child abuse, and Bullying

Moderate: Sexual assault

Minor: Drug abuse

jeannoudoublet's review against another edition

dark emotional funny sad tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

If I could have rated it 6 stars I would have !! I loved it so much ! I laughed as mush as  I cried ! The writing style is not for everyone (a loooot of dialogue) but it was definitely for me !!

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Addiction, Miscarriage, Bullying, Child abuse, Chronic illness, Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, and Emotional abuse

bookishwithlaura's review against another edition

dark emotional funny sad tense slow-paced

• 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

5.0

This book. Usually I can’t read slow burns because I get bored but this book was so easy to stay interested in. I fell in love with all of the characters so quickly. Chloe Walsh just has a way of making these characters real to you, probably more real than any other books I’ve read. The whole time I was reading this book I was going back and forth between covering my mouth with shock, sobs, or laughter. Its such an emotional book. My heart breaks for the struggles that Shannon and her siblings go through as well as the struggles Johnny faces and even the small pieces that were revealed of side characters struggles.

This book is the slow burn of all slow burns and it’s so worth it. I will recommend this book to everyone. It’s a book (and series) I will take no criticism on because I think it’s just so beautifully written and the stories of the characters are just how they’re meant to be. Everyone read it!

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Domestic abuse, Physical abuse, Death, Bullying, Cursing, Suicidal thoughts, Sexual harassment, Child abuse, and Drug abuse