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_mm_'s review against another edition
emotional
slow-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
2.5
I liked some parts if the book, but the not talking part and stuff was very annoying the breaking up in the end because she deserved better was very annoying if that didn’t happen i would rate it 3.0 it was cute and a very good way to spread awareness about the child/youth care. Very real and very honest characters which i loved! But i think the book could be shorter because of an experience that did not add anything to the story (the spoiler bit). So 2,5/5 stars, okay romance with a very serious topic! (Check triggerwarnings!)
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcohol, Child abuse, Abandonment, Gun violence, Injury/Injury detail, Panic attacks/disorders, Fire/Fire injury, Death, and Violence
Moderate: Drug abuse, Bullying, Injury/Injury detail, Forced institutionalization, and Grief
ezzics's review against another edition
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
sad
slow-paced
- 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
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Violence, Murder, Blood, Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Physical abuse, and Trafficking
Moderate: Gun violence, Injury/Injury detail, and Fire/Fire injury
deluna's review against another edition
dark
emotional
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Fire/Fire injury, Ableism, and Death
Moderate: Gun violence and Panic attacks/disorders
risseandshine's review against another edition
emotional
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
4.0
"Forever was something we all took for granted, but the problem with forever was that it really didn't exist."
Wow. The way this book chose to be as vulnerable as it did smacked me right in the face. I'd also like to give credits to myself for choosing to read this book at the most perfect time. I didn't know I would need this book until I flipped the last page.
This book reads more than just a YA romance. It's about two scarred and bruised characters finding each other again, falling in love, while also battling their demons in the process.
Mallory was one of the most relatable characters I have ever read. I did not go through the same experience as she did, but the aftermath is pretty close. I wanted to give her the biggest hug and cheer for her with every accomplishment she achieved. Her will to try and fight for herself was an amazing display of strength and for that, she inspired me. And Rider...this sweet yet broken boy. It was admirable how he went through so much brutality he still remained standing. He deserves the world and he deserves to know that fact. The character development these two went through was beautiful and it made their romance so deep and genuine.
Aside from the romance, I loved how this book touched on the concept of 'forever'. How it's nonexistence can be a blessing and a curse at the same time. I noted some powerful quotes surrounding this thought that I am keen to go back to if and when the situation calls for it. Or even randomly as they were that noteworthy.
As much as I loved this book, I couldn't help but think that it still felt lacking in some places. There were side characters that I began to love but then they suddenly didn't feel there at all as the story progressed and I felt a bit disappointed. I wish their presence were established more with a more fleshed out characterization because I feel like they could have added significantly to the whole plot.
Overall, I loved my experience with this book. I'd highly recommend this to anyone looking for a YA romance with depth yet still easy to fly through and digest. This was actually my first JLA book and now I know how this author writes, it definitely won't be the last.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Panic attacks/disorders, Child abuse, Drug use, and Gun violence
kart_mac's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- 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
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Abandonment and Death
Moderate: Child abuse and Physical abuse
Minor: Alcohol
oraclereadings's review against another edition
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
I think the biggest issue I had with this book was that Rider completely disregarded his girlfriend for Mallory. At one point he even informs Mallory that he told his girlfriend, "If I had to choose between you or her, I'm choosing you". That's not something a girl wants to hear, whether she's your girlfriend or not.
Rider was meant to be this perfect savior of a boyfriend, but he was just so plain and boring. Even more so than Mallory. The two had no chemistry together other than their shared past.
There wasn't really a lot of plot, either. Most of the book honestly just focuses on Mallory yearning for Rider when she shouldn't (because he's still with his girlfriend). Instead of Mallory and Rider's relationship being the main focus, I would have loved to see the outcome of a lot of the side character's. Like Ainsley and Hector. Even Paige had a huge character development.
Mallory never stands up for herself unless he's somehow involved and there honestly isn't much growth like everyone claims in the book. This was another big disappointment and why I didn't enjoy the book like I thought I would. As someone that's always had speech problems, I wanted to be able to relate to Mallory and watch her make a big impression. But the story was just so dry.
Rider was meant to be this perfect savior of a boyfriend, but he was just so plain and boring. Even more so than Mallory. The two had no chemistry together other than their shared past.
There wasn't really a lot of plot, either. Most of the book honestly just focuses on Mallory yearning for Rider when she shouldn't (because he's still with his girlfriend). Instead of Mallory and Rider's relationship being the main focus, I would have loved to see the outcome of a lot of the side character's. Like Ainsley and Hector. Even Paige had a huge character development.
Mallory never stands up for herself unless he's somehow involved and there honestly isn't much growth like everyone claims in the book. This was another big disappointment and why I didn't enjoy the book like I thought I would. As someone that's always had speech problems, I wanted to be able to relate to Mallory and watch her make a big impression. But the story was just so dry.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death and Child abuse
Moderate: Drug use
froggy_flow3r's review against another edition
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
1.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Physical abuse, and Death
j_hudbook's review against another edition
emotional
informative
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
*SPOILERS*
Gonna be honest this book was a
big letdown. I went into it thinking I was going to cry but noope nothing.
The story is all about mallory who got brought up in Foster care with her "protector" rider. They got split up after a traumatising event and (now fast forward 5 years) mallorys starting public high-school and guess who she crosses paths with..... rider.
From there they fall in love but then after someone they care about dies they split up only to get back together a WHOLE 3 DAYS LATER.
The story dragged and basically went knowhere. I just didn't find it developed or was as great as it could've been :/
Saying that if you want to find out the effects trauma has on people or just generally want to learn about the Foster care system this book if for you, just be aware there is little to no plot development at all :))
Gonna be honest this book was a
big letdown. I went into it thinking I was going to cry but noope nothing.
The story is all about mallory who got brought up in Foster care with her "protector" rider. They got split up after a traumatising event and (now fast forward 5 years) mallorys starting public high-school and guess who she crosses paths with..... rider.
From there they fall in love but then after someone they care about dies they split up only to get back together a WHOLE 3 DAYS LATER.
The story dragged and basically went knowhere. I just didn't find it developed or was as great as it could've been :/
Saying that if you want to find out the effects trauma has on people or just generally want to learn about the Foster care system this book if for you, just be aware there is little to no plot development at all :))
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Death, Emotional abuse, and Panic attacks/disorders
Moderate: Drug abuse and Gun violence
Minor: Sexual content
rupxli's review against another edition
emotional
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
'The Problem With Forever' is an okay-ish book. I didn't love it, didn't hate it either. It had some cute moments, some devastingly sad moments and some triggering moments. Overall, a good one time read, I would say.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Child abuse, Death, Emotional abuse, and Domestic abuse