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The Choice by Ashley Jade

5 reviews

lifeofmavsgirl's review against another edition

dark emotional

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Drug use, Infidelity, Bullying, Mental illness, Murder, Abandonment, Addiction, Alcoholism, Body shaming, Cancer, Suicide attempt, Terminal illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Adult/minor relationship, and Drug abuse

hq_reads's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional fast-paced

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

4.5

I really enjoyed this - I struggled to put it down. Having read The Words by Ashley Jade, I was really excited to read about Memphis and Skylar. I was quite surprised that this book was only pre-band. The toxicity of Josh really bothered me, but I know it's supposed to. Either way, once again Ashley Jade has given us a sexy rockstar romance that just rips your heart out and I cannot wait for the second book!

From reading The Words, I didn't know Josh was truly a "bad guy" but there were no redeeming qualities with him. I am impatiently waiting for the reveal when Skylar finds out it was Memphis who killed her uncle....

 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, and Infidelity

Moderate: Body shaming, Pedophilia, Cancer, Suicide attempt, and Terminal illness

Minor: Adult/minor relationship, Alcohol, Bullying, Death, Drug use, Infertility, and Transphobia

nero_nash's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional funny reflective sad tense slow-paced

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

5.0

I want to write a beautiful heartfelt review for my baby Memphis but right now all I can think of is JOSH IS A FUCKING TOOL

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual harassment, Suicide, Emotional abuse, Fatphobia, Mental illness, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Sexual assault, Suicidal thoughts, Child abuse, Gaslighting, Toxic relationship, Suicide attempt, Domestic abuse, Eating disorder, Grief, Pedophilia, and Rape

Moderate: Death, Death of parent, Murder, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual assault, Cancer, Alcoholism, Drug abuse, Sexual harassment, Chronic illness, Blood, Addiction, Alcohol, and Drug use

Minor: Adult/minor relationship, Cursing, Infertility, Infidelity, Deadnaming, Transphobia, and Car accident

dkgreads's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional slow-paced

• 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

4.5

Oof. That was HEAVY. When I started it, I didn’t realize it was connected to the author’s other book, The Words, which I freaking LOVED. This book was super angsty and emotional. I understand why Josh is the way he is, rightfully so, but he’s a manipulative asshole and, while I feel for him, I kinda hate his guts. This book ends when the three leads are all 18, so I’m looking forward to the next part of the duet to see if it closes the gap to where they are in The Words, or maybe even goes a little beyond.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Sexual content, Pedophilia, Alcohol, Addiction, Drug use, Gaslighting, Infidelity, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Suicide attempt, and Adult/minor relationship

Moderate: Cancer, Blood, Injury/Injury detail, Suicidal thoughts, Terminal illness, Body shaming, Death, Death of parent, and Infertility

romanceschmomance's review against another edition

4.25

Well, I'll start off by saying that I made it, but barely. The amount of times that I wanted to throw my kindle as I made my way through The Choice. I will say if you had any sort of dislike of Josh from The Words, that dislike will increase soooooo much more. Truly wanted to strangle him and steal Skylar and Memphis away from him.

Prepare yourself to go through such a wide range of emotions. If you're coming into this after finishing The Words, you'll definitely have a ton of questions answered and a better understanding of these three characters. I was able to connect a lot of dots, but my goodness, I never imagined the beginning of them to be like this. All three of these characters are broken in their own ways and have gone through their share of trauma. And you'll see that really come through their thoughts and actions, as maddening as they can be.

Ashley warned us from the beginning that we had to get through the extremely tough beginning of Skylar and Memphis story before we get their HEA. And I just know it'll be all worth it, but I have zero idea how my heart will hold up. I was definitely surprised by certain things, infuriated with naivety of one character (yet understanding why). Your heart will feel one thing, but your mind will make you understand.

Yes, there's a cliffhanger and oof, knife in the heart. The Consequence won't be too far away, thank goodnes because that book is an absolute need.

I survived The Choice, but just barely.

Bravo, Ashley... you've done it again!

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Murder, Violence, Fatphobia, and Toxic relationship

Moderate: Addiction, Alcoholism, Death, Suicide attempt, Drug use, and Terminal illness

Minor: Suicidal thoughts and Sexual assault