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1tbsofjan's review against another edition
This is a huge 0 stars from me. If you believe that women are more than objects to be lusted after, i suggest that you should skip this book. I know i’m only 36 pages in, but the way the main guy character THINKS, and his thought process is a HUGE RED FLAG. The first chapter was all good, i was even smiling from how cute it was when he defended her. But when it switched to his POV….
So when they’re sitting across from each other at the table, he thinks about her boobs. Then in his head, he’s already controlling and manipulating what HE thinks she SHOULD wear.
“But if we’re just going to sit here and stare at each other, it’ll be nice if she were showing a little cleavage, instead of wearing this long sleeved shirt”
He describes what he thought of when he first saw her
“I stared at your ass the whole time you were stomping away, and I couldn’t help but wonder what kind of panties you had on. Thong? Commando? I don’t see an outline”
WTHECK???
Then he starts getting insecure about HIS own looks, so he starts wishing SHE was ugly
“I saw your scars. I was so relieved. Because I could tell that you were insecure.”
UM??? This is literally the start of a manipulative relationship! He prefers her insecure so it’s easier to make himself feel better and to control her?!
The thoughts that were going through Ben’s head were just outright disgusting. I don’t understand how could Colleen write a guy like this and expect us to love him? Sure, you can argue “guys are like that”. Um? Shouldn’t we have a little more self respect and find a guy who isn’t like that? Or at least isn’t PROUD he’s like this?
The other thing I was pissed about is how Fallon just ACCEPTED it and moved on. Like, Yes okay u wanna get in my pants? Let’s do it.
I’ve read more than enough.
So when they’re sitting across from each other at the table, he thinks about her boobs. Then in his head, he’s already controlling and manipulating what HE thinks she SHOULD wear.
“But if we’re just going to sit here and stare at each other, it’ll be nice if she were showing a little cleavage, instead of wearing this long sleeved shirt”
He describes what he thought of when he first saw her
“I stared at your ass the whole time you were stomping away, and I couldn’t help but wonder what kind of panties you had on. Thong? Commando? I don’t see an outline”
WTHECK???
Then he starts getting insecure about HIS own looks, so he starts wishing SHE was ugly
“I saw your scars. I was so relieved. Because I could tell that you were insecure.”
UM??? This is literally the start of a manipulative relationship! He prefers her insecure so it’s easier to make himself feel better and to control her?!
The thoughts that were going through Ben’s head were just outright disgusting. I don’t understand how could Colleen write a guy like this and expect us to love him? Sure, you can argue “guys are like that”. Um? Shouldn’t we have a little more self respect and find a guy who isn’t like that? Or at least isn’t PROUD he’s like this?
The other thing I was pissed about is how Fallon just ACCEPTED it and moved on. Like, Yes okay u wanna get in my pants? Let’s do it.
I’ve read more than enough.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexism and Sexual harassment
mintchocolatechip's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
- 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
2.0
Uhm ok, I'm not gonna go too in-depth here but I'm just really disappointed.
I really liked the idea of the story, the plot twist and overall how the story unfolds. BUT- it really makes me sad how many people love the characters, specifically Ben. He's so incredibly manipulative, possessive and toxic and the red flags started coming in the first chapter from Ben's POV. Oh, and it seems like he's never heard about consent (or he doesn't care, which is worse). The way he sexualizes Fallon and fantasizes about her body and it just being disguised as him being "caring" and "wanting to show her how beautiful she is" pissed me off so much while I was reading. And the fact that she's visibly uncomfortable with many of the sexual/physical moments but him not caring and not even asking about consent just doesn't sit right with me either. Another thing that made me furious while reading is how the concept of virginity is treated in this book as if it was something that is being "taken" from a woman that changes her and defines her as a person.
Ben is such a problematic character that just ends up being romanticized, which is so incredibly harmful. He's the typical hot manipulative Wattpad boy that you fall in love with because he makes you feel like no one is ever gonna love you as much as he does, so I understand why people may like him.
I didn't really see the plot twist coming, I'll give her that, but what could've been a brilliant plot twist in the story to me just ended up being a confirmation of how problematic Ben is.
Also, it makes me so mad how fast Fallon was to forgive him and her father for everything :// Fallon deserved better :(
I usually love every book I read because I never think critically and analyze the things I'm reading but... I don't need to be smart to see the red flags here...
I give this book 2/5 stars because of the interesting plot, if it was based solely on the characters and the way it was written it would be 0.5 stars at most :/
And yes, I read this on November 9 :)
I really liked the idea of the story, the plot twist and overall how the story unfolds. BUT- it really makes me sad how many people love the characters, specifically Ben. He's so incredibly manipulative, possessive and toxic and the red flags started coming in the first chapter from Ben's POV. Oh, and it seems like he's never heard about consent (or he doesn't care, which is worse). The way he sexualizes Fallon and fantasizes about her body and it just being disguised as him being "caring" and "wanting to show her how beautiful she is" pissed me off so much while I was reading. And the fact that she's visibly uncomfortable with many of the sexual/physical moments but him not caring and not even asking about consent just doesn't sit right with me either. Another thing that made me furious while reading is how the concept of virginity is treated in this book as if it was something that is being "taken" from a woman that changes her and defines her as a person.
Ben is such a problematic character that just ends up being romanticized, which is so incredibly harmful. He's the typical hot manipulative Wattpad boy that you fall in love with because he makes you feel like no one is ever gonna love you as much as he does, so I understand why people may like him.
I didn't really see the plot twist coming, I'll give her that, but what could've been a brilliant plot twist in the story to me just ended up being a confirmation of how problematic Ben is.
Also, it makes me so mad how fast Fallon was to forgive him and her father for everything :// Fallon deserved better :(
I usually love every book I read because I never think critically and analyze the things I'm reading but... I don't need to be smart to see the red flags here...
I give this book 2/5 stars because of the interesting plot, if it was based solely on the characters and the way it was written it would be 0.5 stars at most :/
And yes, I read this on November 9 :)
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Sexual content, Suicide, Blood, Grief, Death of parent, and Fire/Fire injury
Moderate: Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Sexism, and Sexual assault
Minor: Body shaming, Cancer, Suicidal thoughts, and Car accident
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