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emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Es ist ein gutes Buch, wenn man etwas für Zwischendurch sucht. Es erfindet das Rad nicht neu, wenn es um Romance Bücher geht, aber das muss es auch nicht. Das Buch beinhaltet schon tiefgründige Themen und ist somit nicht eine seichte Lektüre, aber mir persönlich fehlte eine tief gehender Auseinandersetzung mit dem Thema, vor allem weil es sich dabei um einen character flaw des Love interests (Kaden) handelte. Meiner Meinung nach hat Allie ihm etwas zu schnell verziehen und Kadens Ex Kendra war nie ein eigenständiger Charakter. Warum Kaden ihr nicht geglaubt hat sondern dachte, sie will nur Aufmerksamkeit ist mir schleierhaft, weil wir bis auf wenige Ausnahmen nichts über Kendra wissen. Dadurch wissen wir auch nicht wie Kaden vorher war, bevor er und Kendra sich getrennt haben. Vor allem zum Ende hin geht alles sehr schnell, was zwar von den Charakteren eingesehen wird aber auch einfach abgetan wird. Vielleicht wäre es besser wenn Kaden mehr versucht hätte an sich selbst zu arbeiten (und es für sich zu tun) als zu versuchen, Allie zurück zu gewinnen. Aber ansonsten gibt es nicht viel an dem Buch auszusetzen. (Jemand sollte mir aber erklären, warum sie als angehende Lehrerin ein Seminar über Film und Fernsehen besucht.)
Content Warnings
Moderate: Child abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content
Minor: Sexism
emotional
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
Vermaakte me prima ondanks het Nederlands 😀
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content, Violence
Moderate: Alcoholism, Sexual assault, Toxic relationship, Grief
Minor: Rape
emotional
lighthearted
reflective
fast-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
Content Warnings
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual content, Gaslighting, Sexual harassment
Moderate: Physical abuse, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Violence, Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Cursing, Blood
challenging
emotional
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Tw:
- internalisierte Mysogynie
- sexualisierte Übergriffe
- Vergewaltigung
- fatshaming
- toxische Eltern
- sexualisierter Missbrauch
- Trauma
Kaden ist einfach soo toxisch, mysogyn und übergriffig. Sehr unsexy.
Aber es war unterhaltsam und Mona Kasten hat einen schönen Schreibstil.
- internalisierte Mysogynie
- sexualisierte Übergriffe
- Vergewaltigung
- fatshaming
- toxische Eltern
- sexualisierter Missbrauch
- Trauma
Kaden ist einfach soo toxisch, mysogyn und übergriffig. Sehr unsexy.
Aber es war unterhaltsam und Mona Kasten hat einen schönen Schreibstil.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body shaming, Emotional abuse, Fatphobia, Mental illness, Misogyny, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Toxic relationship, Sexual harassment
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
I read this book for a friend and decided on two stars because of it's problematic elements.
The love interest is a "Bad Boy" who is extremely toxic not only to the main character but to his close friends too.
The relationship of the main ship is problematic as they have no boundaries from the very start.
Kaden repeatedly invades her privacy (two times) and insults her (through out all the book).
Took the liberties to slap her ass when she was intoxicated. Their conversations are poor. Whenever he asks Allie a question, it is a demand, but when Allie requires for him to answer her he simply refuses. Instead of taking accountability, the author romanticizes it.
Chapter 23 trigger warnings for mention of past sexual child abuse Allia faced (not r'ed). If it triggers you, you can skip to the next page the moment you see Anderson's name.
The author once again mentions the abuse Allia faced fron Anderson and her mother in a romanticized way, saying that Allia wouldn't have found new friends and love if not what happened because of her abusers.
The friendship between Kaden and his friends is also toxic and romanticized.
After Kaden punches Spencer , Spencer is described as such a great friend to let himself be punched in the face by Kaden .
Finally, the writing style is easy and accessible, but cringey.
The love interest is a "Bad Boy" who is extremely toxic not only to the main character but to his close friends too.
The relationship of the main ship is problematic as they have no boundaries from the very start.
Kaden repeatedly invades her privacy (two times) and insults her (through out all the book).
Took the liberties to slap her ass when she was intoxicated. Their conversations are poor. Whenever he asks Allie a question, it is a demand, but when Allie requires for him to answer her he simply refuses. Instead of taking accountability, the author romanticizes it.
Chapter 23 trigger warnings for mention of past sexual child abuse Allia faced (not r'ed). If it triggers you, you can skip to the next page the moment you see Anderson's name.
The author once again mentions the abuse Allia faced fron Anderson and her mother in a romanticized way, saying that Allia wouldn't have found new friends and love if not what happened because of her abusers.
The friendship between Kaden and his friends is also toxic and romanticized.
Finally, the writing style is easy and accessible, but cringey.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Toxic relationship, Toxic friendship
Moderate: Physical abuse, Sexual assault, Sexual content
Minor: Rape
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
fast-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
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Rape, Sexual harassment
emotional
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Minor: Sexual assault, Sexual harassment
emotional
reflective
slow-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
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Emotional abuse, Sexual harassment
emotional
lighthearted
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I would love to say that I did not like this book. There are more than a few problematic scenes concerning respecting boundaries/consent. I felt very uncomfortable during these scenes, especially as the book was written in 2016 and the author should know better.
But I have to shamefully admit that Begin Again had me hooked. I could hardly pause the audiobook and was fully invested in the (unhealthy) relationship between Allie and Kaden. Was the story unique? Nope. Was it still fun? Yes!
Though I am disappointed that a German author would not choose Germany as the setting. I think there are more than enough books set at US colleges.
But I can't stay long as I am already hooked on the second book in the series!
But I have to shamefully admit that Begin Again had me hooked. I could hardly pause the audiobook and was fully invested in the (unhealthy) relationship between Allie and Kaden. Was the story unique? Nope. Was it still fun? Yes!
Though I am disappointed that a German author would not choose Germany as the setting. I think there are more than enough books set at US colleges.
But I can't stay long as I am already hooked on the second book in the series!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Eating disorder, Emotional abuse
Minor: Sexual violence