Reviews tagging 'Terminal illness'

Addicted After All by Krista Ritchie, Becca Ritchie

4 reviews

dlrosebyh's review against another edition

emotional medium-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

4.5

Think the worst and be ready. When Jonathan Hale arranges a "essential" meeting, Lily and Lo attempt to do it. The issue is that they are unsure of what the worst is now that they have been thrust into the spotlight and are struggling with their addictions.

Ryke and Daisy moving in with them is just one of many shifts that have caused Lily to understand that the best aspect of her shifting hormones may also be the worst. Her sex desire has gotten out of hand. Although Loren is aware of her unquenchable nature, he still has hope for her. Too much of him is in her. Some of the people he loves are starting to have doubts about his determination as he takes on more and more responsibilities.

This has had to be one of the finest series endings I've ever read. I was extremely pleased with how everything was put in its proper place and how the finish tied everyone together. The tempo wasn't very consistent, so sometimes it was slow and other times everything happened at once. I believe that is a component of KBR's writing style, and I don't really like it.

I can't believe I've read the final book of the Addicted series. I won't read about Lily and Lo's first experiences any longer since it makes me feel so nostalgic. It seemed like I was fighting dragons alongside them all the way to hell.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcoholism, Addiction, and Sexual content

Moderate: Alcohol and Panic attacks/disorders

Minor: Terminal illness and Medical content

getbrekked's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful medium-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? Yes

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcoholism, Sexual content, Cursing, Addiction, and Pregnancy

Moderate: Panic attacks/disorders, Alcohol, Sexual harassment, Sexism, Self harm, and Injury/Injury detail

Minor: Vomit, Biphobia, Terminal illness, and Medical content

In two separate scenes the characters are described to urinate themselves, one triggered their own PTSD, the other as an incident from pregnancy

sofiarmz13's review against another edition

emotional funny lighthearted medium-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: Addiction, Alcoholism, Bullying, Pregnancy, and Sexual content

Moderate: Car accident, Cursing, Panic attacks/disorders, and Stalking

Minor: Rape, Sexual harassment, Terminal illness, and Violence

_malia_pt's review against another edition

challenging emotional funny hopeful inspiring reflective medium-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

3.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Bullying, Cursing, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Pregnancy, Stalking, and Biphobia

Minor: Car accident, Eating disorder, Medical content, Miscarriage, Terminal illness, and Vomit