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4.18 AVERAGE
4.18 AVERAGE
challenging
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
sad
tense
Strong character development:
Yes
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
tense
slow-paced
dark
emotional
tense
medium-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
This was a really good book, but was also very heavy. The topic it dealt with during moments of the book were very hard to read, but it was also very well written by the author. She tackled a pretty serious topic and she did it well.
August is about to be drafted to play in the NBA and is ready to make a name for himself. August then meets Iris a girl who loves basketball and who he feels an instant attraction to. After their unexpected encounter over drinks August finds out Iris isn’t single and is actually dating a guy who has been his nemesis since they were children. Over the years August keeps bumping into Iris and wants nothing more than to get his chance with her, but as her life becomes more complicated with Caleb and his control issues the chances of August and her ever getting a chance together seems impossible.
The story this book tells into it leading up to August and Iris is heavy and is difficult to read at points. But August is such a good guy and his gentleness with Iris and bringing her light back to her is worth the read. I definitely recommend this book but recommend checking out the trigger warnings because this book might not be for everyone.
August is about to be drafted to play in the NBA and is ready to make a name for himself. August then meets Iris a girl who loves basketball and who he feels an instant attraction to. After their unexpected encounter over drinks August finds out Iris isn’t single and is actually dating a guy who has been his nemesis since they were children. Over the years August keeps bumping into Iris and wants nothing more than to get his chance with her, but as her life becomes more complicated with Caleb and his control issues the chances of August and her ever getting a chance together seems impossible.
The story this book tells into it leading up to August and Iris is heavy and is difficult to read at points. But August is such a good guy and his gentleness with Iris and bringing her light back to her is worth the read. I definitely recommend this book but recommend checking out the trigger warnings because this book might not be for everyone.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Gun violence, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence
Moderate: Gaslighting
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
adventurous
challenging
emotional
hopeful
sad
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:
No
Phenomenal heavy book! Leave it up to KR to write such an amazing book even with heavy topics!.
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
N/A
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
dark
hopeful
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
dark
emotional
hopeful
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
challenging
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Format:
📖 Paper book
Ratings:
Overall: 6/5
Characters: 5/5
Plot: 6/5
Spice: 4.5/5
Cry Score: 6/5
TRIGGER WARNINGS:
- Domestic violence
- Rape
- Death of a loved one
- Childhood trauma / abuse
- Narcissistic mother
Summary:
The story of Iris, Caleb and August’s love triangle. One of the most heartbreakingly yet beautiful stories of abuse, survival, healing, triumph and romance. She broke me down and put me right back together.
What I Loved:
- I absolutely LOVE Iris! She is so relatable, down to Earth, intelligent, a lover of sports, strong and beautiful.
- Lo is the cousin we all need!
- Add August and his 6’6”, athletic, romantic and protective self to my list of book boyfriends!
Memorable Quotes:
- “Gimme a man who grew up on food stamps and never knew where the next meal was coming from….F*ck me like I’m survival. Like your life depends on my shit. That’s some grateful d*ck right there“
- “It should’ve been me….I know. It should’ve been you.”
- “What’re you doing?….Kissing it better.”
- “MiMi sleep, Mama”
- “Take them back. Your soul is yours. Your heart is yours. You body is yours. Yours to keep and yours to share.”
- “Change your course.”
- “Kill the deal.”
- “Your dreams and ambitions got swallowed up when. You had to follow him. I want you to know there’s someone who will follow you.”
- “Going to Houston is my best shot at winning a ring. But staying here…staying is my best shot at winning you.”
- “Take the shot.”
- “I’d play you at my five”
- “Only when he knows he can keep me home long enough to heal does he hit my face ”
📖 Paper book
Ratings:
Overall: 6/5
Characters: 5/5
Plot: 6/5
Spice: 4.5/5
Cry Score: 6/5
TRIGGER WARNINGS:
- Domestic violence
- Rape
- Death of a loved one
- Childhood trauma / abuse
- Narcissistic mother
Summary:
The story of Iris, Caleb and August’s love triangle. One of the most heartbreakingly yet beautiful stories of abuse, survival, healing, triumph and romance. She broke me down and put me right back together.
What I Loved:
- I absolutely LOVE Iris! She is so relatable, down to Earth, intelligent, a lover of sports, strong and beautiful.
- Lo is the cousin we all need!
- Add August and his 6’6”, athletic, romantic and protective self to my list of book boyfriends!
Memorable Quotes:
- “Gimme a man who grew up on food stamps and never knew where the next meal was coming from….F*ck me like I’m survival. Like your life depends on my shit. That’s some grateful d*ck right there“
- “It should’ve been me….I know. It should’ve been you.”
- “What’re you doing?….Kissing it better.”
- “MiMi sleep, Mama”
- “Take them back. Your soul is yours. Your heart is yours. You body is yours. Yours to keep and yours to share.”
- “Change your course.”
- “Kill the deal.”
- “Your dreams and ambitions got swallowed up when. You had to follow him. I want you to know there’s someone who will follow you.”
- “Going to Houston is my best shot at winning a ring. But staying here…staying is my best shot at winning you.”
- “Take the shot.”
- “I’d play you at my five”
- “Only when he knows he can keep me home long enough to heal does he hit my face ”