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kaity_b's review against another edition
4.0
4-4.5 stars
Compared to the others in this series it was one of my favorites even though the subject matter was so heavy and dark.
I think that is why I liked it, it didn’t feel like the characters were all about getting it on, they had to build trust and their connection before they got down and dirty.
I can’t wait for Silver and Daltons book, that one will be a ride. also I am patiently waiting for Aleks book to be on Audio, this one just came out today.
Compared to the others in this series it was one of my favorites even though the subject matter was so heavy and dark.
I think that is why I liked it, it didn’t feel like the characters were all about getting it on, they had to build trust and their connection before they got down and dirty.
I can’t wait for Silver and Daltons book, that one will be a ride. also I am patiently waiting for Aleks book to be on Audio, this one just came out today.
eesh25's review against another edition
4.0
I could've sworn that I reviewed this book months ago. Turns out, I wrote the review but forgot to post it. Thankfully, I've still got it written and I can post it now. So here goes...
I started Shattered a few months before I finished it. I didn't finish it the first time because I'd kinda overdone it with the Sloane Kennedy book binge and had only started this one because there was an MC named Jace (yeah, I'm that obsessed with Jace surname-depends-on-what-book-you're-on).
Anyway, one issue I initially had is the age difference. I'm mostly over the age difference issues at this point but a nineteen year-old and a thirty-three-year-old is a bit much.
Thankfully, there wasn't the huge divide that you'd expect age to create. I wouldn't say they were on an equal standing though because everything Caleb has been through, and is still going through, with his father means that he's struggling emotionally. He needs to get away so that he can deal with all the conflicting emotions. That's where Jace comes in.
Jace rescued Caleb once before and he cares a lot, but he's kept his distance because he thought it would be better for Caleb. When he sees that Caleb is far from okay and that his life is in danger because of his father's trial, Jace gives him the time and support he needs. The two spend most of the book isolated from the rest of the world, and it's good for them. The time they spend on the water was my favourite part.
The second plot, after the first is more or less concluded, focuses on Jace's past. It was really unexpected and, on one hand, helped put the two on more of an equal footing but, on the other hand, was a very fast and serious development for such a new relationship.
This was a pretty depressing read. Caleb's trauma, the self-harm, the emotion... the tragedy of it all was a step up even for Sloane Kennedy. But I liked the book. And if you're a fan of the author, or this... category of books, you'll probably like too. It's well-written after all, and the only issues I can see anyone having is with about the copious amounts misery, and maybe the age difference.
I started Shattered a few months before I finished it. I didn't finish it the first time because I'd kinda overdone it with the Sloane Kennedy book binge and had only started this one because there was an MC named Jace (yeah, I'm that obsessed with Jace surname-depends-on-what-book-you're-on).
Anyway, one issue I initially had is the age difference. I'm mostly over the age difference issues at this point but a nineteen year-old and a thirty-three-year-old is a bit much.
Thankfully, there wasn't the huge divide that you'd expect age to create. I wouldn't say they were on an equal standing though because everything Caleb has been through, and is still going through, with his father means that he's struggling emotionally. He needs to get away so that he can deal with all the conflicting emotions. That's where Jace comes in.
Jace rescued Caleb once before and he cares a lot, but he's kept his distance because he thought it would be better for Caleb. When he sees that Caleb is far from okay and that his life is in danger because of his father's trial, Jace gives him the time and support he needs. The two spend most of the book isolated from the rest of the world, and it's good for them. The time they spend on the water was my favourite part.
The second plot, after the first is more or less concluded, focuses on Jace's past. It was really unexpected and, on one hand, helped put the two on more of an equal footing but, on the other hand, was a very fast and serious development for such a new relationship.
This was a pretty depressing read. Caleb's trauma, the self-harm, the emotion... the tragedy of it all was a step up even for Sloane Kennedy. But I liked the book. And if you're a fan of the author, or this... category of books, you'll probably like too. It's well-written after all, and the only issues I can see anyone having is with about the copious amounts misery, and maybe the age difference.
nhixxie's review
dark
tense
fast-paced
- 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
4.0
hannahthebookdragon's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
evethingiread's review against another edition
3.0
I tried reading this before and I couldn't. I dnf'd and I just couldn't really get through the rest of the series.
With my 2nd-go at this series, I managed to listen to this book and oh boy it was heavy. I did read the trigger warnings, but I figured I could handle it. I cried throughout the book over what was done to Caleb. I think this is the heaviest book I've ever read by the author. It was a good story. Always nice to see the other guys from previous books.
It was a bit rough to read this, emotional, angsty as fuck, but it had a good balance of comfort too.
With my 2nd-go at this series, I managed to listen to this book and oh boy it was heavy. I did read the trigger warnings, but I figured I could handle it. I cried throughout the book over what was done to Caleb. I think this is the heaviest book I've ever read by the author. It was a good story. Always nice to see the other guys from previous books.
It was a bit rough to read this, emotional, angsty as fuck, but it had a good balance of comfort too.
frenchpressbookworm's review against another edition
5.0
4.5
Painful and brutal and all kinds of raw. But also sweet and even empowering. This story dealt with an issue so close to home that I almost can’t find the words to express what it meant to me....so I’m not going to try. It was more sad than sweet for me although I loved Jace and his love and understanding for Caleb was shown constantly...so that alone made this one worth the read
Painful and brutal and all kinds of raw. But also sweet and even empowering. This story dealt with an issue so close to home that I almost can’t find the words to express what it meant to me....so I’m not going to try. It was more sad than sweet for me although I loved Jace and his love and understanding for Caleb was shown constantly...so that alone made this one worth the read
booksbyec's review against another edition
4.0
The angst, the slow burn, the love. I will go and cry in a corner now.
msshelleyh's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
medium-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
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Rape, Self harm, Trafficking, Toxic relationship, and Sexual assault