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steger97's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
There is some strange pacing. Some parts of the book really seem to drag on, and then some events seem a tad rushed, or even skipped over.
It’s a fun read overall though.
It’s a fun read overall though.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gore, Torture, War, and Death
Moderate: Forced institutionalization, Panic attacks/disorders, Emotional abuse, Violence, Vomit, Slavery, and Cursing
Minor: Alcohol
mybookishdelights's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
mysterious
sad
tense
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? Yes
4.5
Heat Level: Medium There is some intense make out scenes, but the actual sexual acts are more alluded to
Content Warnings:violence, gore, blood, attempted murder, enslavement, wrongful imprisonment, panic attacks, murder, mental torture/trauma
CAWPILE Score = 8.63 = 4.5 stars
Characters: 8
Atmosphere: 9
Writing: 8
Plot: 8
Intrigue: 9
Logic: 8
Enjoyment: 9
First of all, this book is too long. It felt like it went on forever. I have no idea if it was because I made a mistake reading this one right after the second or if it was the book itself, but it felt endless.
I still enjoyed the book as I was reading it, but there were a couple days where I just couldn't do it. Those days were right around the time that Grace was being a total dumbass and I just couldn't take her dumbassery. I had to take a couple days break from her stupidity to continue. Oh to be 18 and dumb again.
It might sound like I didn't like it, but I did. I am very attached to these characters. I don't know how it happened with this book series that I picked up just for fun looking for a quick read, but I love them and care about what happens to them. So when some of them start acting stupid, I don't hate the book or the character. It's like reading about a friend or family member making dumb choices and screaming at them because you care just that much. I want just want them to be happy!
Side Note: I think panic attacks were well-depicted in this as someone who has had them herself. I'm not saying it is representative of everyone since people are different, but I thought it was well-written and I liked seeing her use her coping mechanisms to get through them.
My main complaint is the "steamy" scenes. This author writes adult smut and I could see the struggle she was having remembering this is YA. Her make out scenes were top notch. They were full of tension and chemistry. However, they went from graphic making out to incredibly vague sexual content (I think there was some oral, but it was so hard to tell). It was jarring and I had to go back and reread because I just didn't understand what had happened. Maybe I'm too used to it being spelled out for me. I think a fade-to-black or "behind closed doors" might be better in this situation. I legit forgot I was reading YA until we got to those parts. This feels more older YA or even New Adult. Teens have sex, but if you don't want your younger teen reading these heavy sexual tension moments, then maybe this series should be a pass. Having said that, teenage me would have loved this shit. 😂
So I enjoyed it. I loved buddy reading it with my friend Melissa. It added an extra layer of fun having someone to rant and swoon with. I look forward to the next book in the series and will be ready for it when it comes out in November.
Content Warnings:
CAWPILE Score = 8.63 = 4.5 stars
Characters: 8
Atmosphere: 9
Writing: 8
Plot: 8
Intrigue: 9
Logic: 8
Enjoyment: 9
First of all, this book is too long. It felt like it went on forever. I have no idea if it was because I made a mistake reading this one right after the second or if it was the book itself, but it felt endless.
I still enjoyed the book as I was reading it, but there were a couple days where I just couldn't do it. Those days were right around the time that Grace was being a total dumbass and I just couldn't take her dumbassery. I had to take a couple days break from her stupidity to continue. Oh to be 18 and dumb again.
It might sound like I didn't like it, but I did. I am very attached to these characters. I don't know how it happened with this book series that I picked up just for fun looking for a quick read, but I love them and care about what happens to them. So when some of them start acting stupid, I don't hate the book or the character. It's like reading about a friend or family member making dumb choices and screaming at them because you care just that much. I want just want them to be happy!
Side Note: I think panic attacks were well-depicted in this as someone who has had them herself. I'm not saying it is representative of everyone since people are different, but I thought it was well-written and I liked seeing her use her coping mechanisms to get through them.
My main complaint is the "steamy" scenes. This author writes adult smut and I could see the struggle she was having remembering this is YA. Her make out scenes were top notch. They were full of tension and chemistry. However, they went from graphic making out to incredibly vague sexual content (I think there was some oral, but it was so hard to tell). It was jarring and I had to go back and reread because I just didn't understand what had happened. Maybe I'm too used to it being spelled out for me. I think a fade-to-black or "behind closed doors" might be better in this situation. I legit forgot I was reading YA until we got to those parts. This feels more older YA or even New Adult. Teens have sex, but if you don't want your younger teen reading these heavy sexual tension moments, then maybe this series should be a pass. Having said that, teenage me would have loved this shit. 😂
So I enjoyed it. I loved buddy reading it with my friend Melissa. It added an extra layer of fun having someone to rant and swoon with. I look forward to the next book in the series and will be ready for it when it comes out in November.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Panic attacks/disorders and Violence
Moderate: Sexual content and Gore
Minor: Slavery
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