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lilypilly's review against another edition
- 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? No
3.5
She's my muse, my laughter, my trigger, my desire, but most of all, shes my heart
I think I expected a little bit more from this book than what I got. I loved Summer, she's one of those women that you just instantly fall in love with, Fitzy however, didn't hit the right spot. He didn't have the glamour that the Off-Campus boys had. He felt kinda detached if that makes sense, also he never said any cute things to Summer about what she was to him or anything. It felt like they weren't each other's forever person yk.
I loved how Kennedy included Summer's learning disability and the gradual realisation and growth that she experienced because of that. I thought that was a really nice addition to have.
The only time that I really loved Fitzy was when he went all primal, other than that, he felt like a side character. The boys' friendship was a sore point as well, I expected them to be just as close with each other as the last 4, and I was heavily disappointed.
Because Summer Heyward-Di Laurentis makes everything possible.
Graphic: Cursing and Sexual content
Minor: Sexual assault and Sexual harassment
shaylee_reads's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Sexual assault and Sexual harassment
Minor: Drug use and Alcohol
high_lady_of_the_night_court's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Moderate: Sexual content
Minor: Sexual harassment
audreyyu213's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Sexual content
bananenbrot's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Graphic: Cursing, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, and Sexual content
Minor: Death of parent
mybookishdelights's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
CW:
I love the Off-Campus series by this author so I figured it would be more of the same, but this one was missing something that the other series had. It attempted to follow the same formula of fun banter, charming characters, and a little bit of serious mixed in, but it still fell a little flat. I didn't really feel connected to the two main characters and the angst was just too short-lived. The smut was fine, but not amazing.
One thing I didn't care for that stood out was how the book contradicted itself. Summer has these moments of talking about how women need to stick together etc, but then contradicts herself with her actions. She talks about how she deserves a guy who wants to be with her and acts like it (which is 100% true), but then still goes for the guy who doesn't treat her that way. This book has a love triangle and I couldn't believe when I found myself rooting for the other guy! It's always obvious who they will end up with, especially in a dual perspective novel, but boy... I was hoping it would be
Also, Fitz has the "not like other girls" trope except it's "not like other boys." Still cringe even when it's swapped. 🙄
It wasn't the worst time and the book wasn't terrible, but I thought it would be up to par with the other series. I did like seeing characters from the other series pop in too. There is rep for ADHD in this one, which was interesting to read.
CAWPILE Score: 6.43 = 3.75 stars
Characters: 7
Atmosphere: 6
Writing: 7
Plot: 6
Intrigue: 7
Logic: 6
Enjoyment: 6
Graphic: Sexual content and Sexual harassment
Moderate: Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual assault, and Violence
Minor: Drug use and Alcohol
clarayumi's review against another edition
- 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
3.25
Graphic: Sexual content
Minor: Sexual harassment
sierrachenee's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
Graphic: Sexual assault and Sexual content
shebke_21's review against another edition
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Graphic: Ableism, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual assault, Sexual content, and Sexual harassment
filipasduarte's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Graphic: Bullying, Mental illness, Sexual assault, Sexual content, and Sexual harassment
Moderate: Violence
Minor: Alcohol