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catsandcliterature's review against another edition
5.0
I feel like this book will be a book that sticks with me for a long time.
It also felt like a character study in several ways. I feel like Kellan was a deeply flawed individual sort of frozen forever in the mindset & idolization that Charlie had of him at 18. As she gets close to Tate, she learns that her viewpoint of Kellan was incredibly biased and lacking the experience of who Kellan would've become had he had the change to grow up like she did. But in her mind, Kellan at 17 is forever going to be Kellan to her because of this. As she's aged and grown, she's gained the logic and understanding to be like "dang my best friend was lost as hell and there wasn't anything that I, as a child myself, could've done."
On the other hand, Tate is stuck on "dang my little brother was lost as hell and I, as an adult, did nothing to help" when in fact he did ALOT to help, but Kellan - by virtue of the fact that he's an angsty and lost teenager - couldn't see this and unfortunately would never grow up to gain that kind of logic and understanding to look back on the events of his childhood through a different lens like Charlie was able to.
Also also "Losing Kellan taught you his worth. I apologize in advance for what losing me will teach you." CHARLIE IS A QUEEN FOR THAT LINE.
It also felt like a character study in several ways. I feel like Kellan was a deeply flawed individual sort of frozen forever in the mindset & idolization that Charlie had of him at 18. As she gets close to Tate, she learns that her viewpoint of Kellan was incredibly biased and lacking the experience of who Kellan would've become had he had the change to grow up like she did. But in her mind, Kellan at 17 is forever going to be Kellan to her because of this. As she's aged and grown, she's gained the logic and understanding to be like "dang my best friend was lost as hell and there wasn't anything that I, as a child myself, could've done."
On the other hand, Tate is stuck on "dang my little brother was lost as hell and I, as an adult, did nothing to help" when in fact he did ALOT to help, but Kellan - by virtue of the fact that he's an angsty and lost teenager - couldn't see this and unfortunately would never grow up to gain that kind of logic and understanding to look back on the events of his childhood through a different lens like Charlie was able to.
Also also "Losing Kellan taught you his worth. I apologize in advance for what losing me will teach you." CHARLIE IS A QUEEN FOR THAT LINE.
chelsiemarie1218's review against another edition
emotional
sad
tense
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? It's complicated
4.75
Kindle - such a sad and emotional story surrounding a best friends/brothers suicide and the grief that brings the love of their life to each of them. I cried way more than I ever thought a book could make me cry.
ohyes_that_girl's review against another edition
5.0
Darker than I was expecting. Check for trigger warnings, if needed. Suicide is a major theme in this one. Well written. Loved the characters. The ending felt super rushed after the middle dragged a touch. But overall highly enjoyed.
*I’m adding a star because of how much this one lives in my head.*
*I’m adding a star because of how much this one lives in my head.*
p8nshoe's review against another edition
dark
emotional
hopeful
sad
slow-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
5.0
Trigger warning: book included significant talk about suicide and grief associated with suicide. Please be safe when choosing to start this book.
That being said, wow! I am heartbroken, and overjoyed, and i felt so many emotions alongside all these characters. What an epic tale of loss and recovery. The spice was good, definitely more on the angsty side of things. But I enjoyed how it played into the overall story.
That being said, wow! I am heartbroken, and overjoyed, and i felt so many emotions alongside all these characters. What an epic tale of loss and recovery. The spice was good, definitely more on the angsty side of things. But I enjoyed how it played into the overall story.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Suicidal thoughts, Addiction, Suicide, and Grief
isbn13_00006222022's review against another edition
2.0
***These are my opinions, and all ratings are out of 5, with 1 being the lowest and 5 being the highest.
Genre/Tag/Other Ratings (not in any particular order):
1. Romance - 2.5
2. Lust - 3
3. Main Character Enjoyment Level: 2.5
4. Plot: 3
Likes: the promises...
Genre/Tag/Other Ratings (not in any particular order):
1. Romance - 2.5
2. Lust - 3
3. Main Character Enjoyment Level: 2.5
4. Plot: 3
Likes: the promises...
jsani_library919's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
4.0
bee_reading_books's review against another edition
3.0
I enjoyed this book. The spice was very minimal so the story was at the forefront which was nice. Def a slow burn.
Because it’s my trigger, I will mention that although the MCs do not experience stillbirth, Tate being an OBGYN makes stillbirth a topic flippantly mentioned throughout the book.
I was going to rate this book 4 stars probably until I got to about 75%, which is where I just got really bored. The only part of this book I actually didn’t like and thought was super unnecessary is the location of Tate doing what he did at the end. IYKYK.
Because it’s my trigger, I will mention that although the MCs do not experience stillbirth, Tate being an OBGYN makes stillbirth a topic flippantly mentioned throughout the book.
I was going to rate this book 4 stars probably until I got to about 75%, which is where I just got really bored. The only part of this book I actually didn’t like and thought was super unnecessary is the location of Tate doing what he did at the end. IYKYK.
styxis's review against another edition
4.0
There was something perpetually tragic about us. Even in moments of peace. We were two empty planets, bound by grief and a gravitational pull neither of us could deny. Destined to collide and end in a fiery death.
What.the.fuck. The ending of chapter one left my jaw on the floor.
After being disappointed with My Dark Romeo I honestly didn't expect this one to be as good as it was.
I enjoyed the red thread with Kellan's Darling Venom throughout the book and loved the redemption arcs of the characters. However, I found the epilogue a bit rushed and was somewhat disappointed with the romance aspect. There was just not enough of it present.
Despite this the book was still very enjoyable overall and I had a lot of fun reading it.
windflowerss's review against another edition
emotional
slow-paced
4.0
I enjoyed it even though I got a bit irritated by the main character it did get a bit boring near the end of the book though and I found out the twist or secret in the first couple of chapters so that wasn't very surprising but other then that I enjoyed it for what it was