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4.57 AVERAGE
4.57 AVERAGE
This touched me on a very emotional level. Outstanding writing.
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
tense
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:
Yes
Content Warnings
Graphic: Mental illness, Sexual assault, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide
Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Alcohol
Minor: Grief, Death of parent, Injury/Injury detail
These characters are going to stick with me for a long, long time. Thank you Jen Lyon for your mastery of human nature in your characters.
dark
emotional
sad
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
If you’re in the right headspace to tackle a story that explores the complexities of mental health struggles and their consequences, I’d recommend The Unfinished Line. Compared to Jen Lyons' The Senator's Wife series—which I found too wordy—this book feels like a significant step forward. Her writing has matured tremendously, with incredible character development and a solid, engaging plot.
As for Dillon and Kam’s relationship, there isn’t much I can add beyond what the authors note warns us: this is a love story, not a romance. That framing definitely set the tone. While I struggled with certain parts, I’ve never had a book physically make me feel numb before—yet this one did. For better or worse, I think that speaks volumes about its emotional impact.
As for Dillon and Kam’s relationship, there isn’t much I can add beyond what the authors note warns us: this is a love story, not a romance. That framing definitely set the tone. While I struggled with certain parts, I’ve never had a book physically make me feel numb before—yet this one did. For better or worse, I think that speaks volumes about its emotional impact.
emotional
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
emotional
reflective
sad
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:
Yes
emotional
sad
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I am so mad. Unskilled and incompetent unconscionable killing your queers trope
Content Warnings
Graphic: Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Suicide attempt
Bad ending
emotional
funny
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
challenging
emotional
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
This book absolutely destroyed me. I’ll never recover.