Reviews

Next of Kin by Hannah Bonam-Young

bookswithabbey1's review against another edition

hopeful lighthearted medium-paced

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

2.75

kassafras's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful fast-paced

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

1.5

seren22's review against another edition

emotional hopeful inspiring reflective sad medium-paced

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

4.5

carsonelainee's review against another edition

4.0

I read Out on a Limb a few months ago after it was getting a lot of hype on the internet. I read it and thought it was just fine. It was cute and I loved the casual representation it displayed. But wow. Next of Kin is Hannah Bonam-Young's real star.

I thought the setup was strange and not something I had heard of before (the program - not siblings getting custody of their younger siblings), but it ended up being such a good plot setup. Willow and Luke were such good secondary characters. Luke's relationship with Chloe, in particular, added so much to the book.

Warren and Chloe's relationship was so sexy, but also sweet and wholesome. They were a true partnership and supported each other through various trials. They are a couple I can see staying together well after the end of the book.

I genuinely really enjoyed Next of Kin. I have heard from a couple of people that if I liked Next of Kin, I will like the next book in the NEXT series even more!

thebruce's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional funny hopeful lighthearted fast-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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Toxic relationship and Sexual content

Moderate: Addiction, Death of parent, and Mental illness

Minor: Pregnancy

brodiewilson's review against another edition

challenging emotional hopeful 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

3.5

amarabriannee's review against another edition

challenging emotional funny hopeful informative inspiring reflective relaxing fast-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

4.5

this book pleasantly surprised me. the plot was initially something that i was very uninterested in, but after reading and loving “Out on a limb”, i wanted to give this a chance… and i’m so happy i did. This author just writes love stories that are so unique and complex but so sweet and swoon-worthy.

eq317's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful lighthearted fast-paced

3.75

kalynaobyrne's review against another edition

emotional hopeful fast-paced

• 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

ebs_ebs's review against another edition

3.0

The plot where two siblings come into guardianship of their respective siblings and team up to pass the CPS inspection was a neat idea. I wanted to love this book but around 50-60% if felt a bit rushed then towards the end I wanted to bang my head in frustration with the last minute uh oh problem that popped up. Would like to read a book similar to this with the characters and situations a bit more fleshed out.