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dianaschmidty's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Abandonment, Sexual assault, Addiction, Toxic relationship, Toxic friendship, Emotional abuse, Rape, Alcohol, Alcoholism, Gaslighting, Infidelity, and Mental illness
Moderate: Child abuse, Adult/minor relationship, Eating disorder, and Drug abuse
phoebegrace06'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
3.5
Graphic: Alcohol, Alcoholism, Gaslighting, Mental illness, Suicidal thoughts, Addiction, Vomit, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual harassment, and Sexual violence
maruu_t'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: Addiction, Alcohol, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual harassment, Vomit, and Alcoholism
kristaolson's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Graphic: Alcohol, Infidelity, Abandonment, Adult/minor relationship, Alcoholism, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Rape, Sexual assault, and Sexual content
bbygurldemii's review against another edition
- 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
Moderate: Alcoholism and Sexual content
Minor: Rape
alexiab'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
3.75
this alternate cover I’m seeing here makes me understand why people might believe this is another erotic rom-com, but I’m really glad it isn’t written that way (poor marketing choice tho so I’m glad they changed the cover). I like that there’s no actual smutty scenes, and how the constant bombardment of sex talk from Lily became frustrating, because it really removes anything sexy from the story and shows just how miserable a sex addiction is.
The story was compelling and the characters were charming enough to keep me rooting for them until the end, and now I’m far more interested in the rest of the books than I thought I would be. While in the middle of the book I thought “shit I can’t do 4 more books of this” but seeing the support group that was built and the rock bottom the characters had to hit, I’m surprisingly hooked.
I don’t know if I’d recommend this book to other people, because it was rough to read, but I think it might prove to be worth it later on.
Graphic: Alcoholism, Alcohol, Sexual assault, Sexual content, and Rape
holychild42'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
3.75
Moderate: Rape
stutirawat's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Addiction, Alcohol, Alcoholism, Toxic relationship, and Sexual content
Moderate: Rape
miyaosamu's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
i really did not expect this book to get me so emotional. this was a good, quick read in a fantasy burnout. but lily and lo i'm attached to them already, yes they're quite toxic and some of lily's inner monologues were a bit off-putting, but the angst of seeing them go through and try to get out of their struggles was a ride and hurt my heart. the sisters' bond though was something i loved so much, especially with rose at the resolution of this first book. i'm really looking forward to getting to rose and connor's books and their academic rivals dynamic!
Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Toxic relationship, and Sexual content
Moderate: Body shaming and Rape