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kitausu's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Murder, Violence, Bullying, Domestic abuse, Abandonment, Blood, Child abuse, Death, Chronic illness, Death of parent, Emotional abuse, Injury/Injury detail, Kidnapping, Medical content, and Religious bigotry
lisa_m's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
I don't say this often but I think this book could have been longer. There are two parts and it could have easily been cut in half and made into two different books. The ending of the first half felt like a typical ending of a book in a series. I was surprise that it was in the middle.
The story was captivating and the only flaw in my opinion was the writing style of the author. I didn't feel truly immersed in the story ever though I really enjoyed it. I'm looking forward to reading the second book though and maybe she improved there. :)
Graphic: Abandonment, Grief, Medical content, Murder, and Terminal illness
Moderate: Death of parent, Bullying, and Toxic friendship
aseel_reads's review against another edition
- 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
4.25
Moderate: Bullying, Child abuse, Death of parent, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Grief, Violence, Physical abuse, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail
folded_between_pages_of_books's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Abandonment, Blood, Death, and Medical content
Moderate: Bullying, Grief, and Vomit
thecourtofreading's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
"not all predators are monsters. but if you beat them enough, theyβll bite."
Graphic: Death, Death of parent, and Bullying
Moderate: Violence and Blood
Minor: Animal cruelty and Animal death
translove's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Bullying, Death, Death of parent, Child abuse, Grief, Medical content, and Physical abuse
Moderate: Misogyny and Sexism
madarauchiha's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
It's a fun, lighthearted romance balanced with medium drama. I think if I was in the age group for this, I would be spellbound and thrilled. I still did enjoy this book, but it's not entirely my cup of tea regarding reading levels. I do recommend this book if you need something lighthearted and sweet after a heavy topic book. It's long enough to let you forget. At times I felt it dragged but that may be due to being outside the intended reading age audience. But do keep in mind this is aimed towards children [teens], so you definitely need to shut your brain off a bit before plunging in.
The romance is cute puppy love and I thought it developed naturally and very well. There were plenty of plot twists that felt organic and unforced, which I appreciated considering the length of the book. I think the length is well suited to the plot, and not padded out unnecessarily.
Also! I appreciate that the portrayal of police is accurate and that the entire cast is Korean. Like, chefs kiss, thank you, wish I had such books growing up as an asian american child.
Content warnings:
minor: animal death,
medium: alcohol abuse,
major: violence, body horror, peer abuse / childhood bullying, unhealthy relationships, child abuse, murder, child abandonment, orphaning, child abuse, police, smoking tobacco, underage smoking,
Graphic: Violence, Body horror, Bullying, Toxic relationship, Child abuse, and Drug use
Moderate: Alcoholism
Minor: Animal death
naomidanae's review
- 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
3.5
Graphic: Blood, Child death, Death of parent, and Medical content
Moderate: Bullying
Minor: Vomit
girlonbooks's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
"Night and darkness made a believer of everyone."
Graphic: Medical content, Death, Blood, and Violence
Moderate: Bullying
Minor: Animal cruelty
bookplaits's review
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Death
Moderate: Bullying, Violence, and Physical abuse