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4.46 AVERAGE
4.46 AVERAGE
challenging
emotional
funny
sad
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
this book had so much going on and so much happening it almost felt like 2 books in one, i had mixed emotions about everything but in the end it was a great story. i loved the way it played out and how everyone ended up sticking up for/ finding what they Truley wanted and ended up thriving in the end.
Se il primo romanzo è struggente nella sua delicatezza, il secondo è un’esplosione colorata di emozioni: divertentissimo, dolce da scaldare il cuore e necessariamente doloroso. I personaggi sono tutti fantastici e diventano la famiglia alla quale ti affezioni; le scene comiche non sminuiscono né si staccano incoerentemente da quelle drammatiche. I personaggi, la loro vita, il contesto sono tutti realistici e descritti psicologicamente in modo perfetto, senza spettacolarizzare. La storia tra i due protagonisti è semplicemente meravigliosa ❤
emotional
funny
lighthearted
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
sad
tense
medium-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
Just when I thought the first book was phenomenal, Keeping 13 knocked it straight out of the park.
⟡ Tropes and Rating ⟡
🏉 Rugby Player
💓 Boy & Girl Obsessed
🛡️ Protective Hero
⚠️ Domestic Abuse & Bullying
♾️/5 ⭐️
2/5 🌶️
⟡ Review ⟡
This book starts out heavy, brutally heavy. Johnny is still in the hospital recovering from surgery, while Shannon is rushed to the ER after being beaten nearly to death by her father. Those opening chapters in her family’s house with her father still looming absolutely wrecked me.
In the aftermath, Shannon’s oldest brother Darren (who I really didn’t like at first) returns home and helps spin the story that their mother wasn’t neglectful but rather just as much a victim. And yes, she was a victim, no doubt about that, but it’s still difficult to forgive how she never stood up for her children, even when they begged her to.
The journey in this book is beautiful. It’s painful and devastating but at the same time there are funny moments between the kids and the parents. Still, so many scenes brought tears to my eyes, particularly as we got to spend more time with Shannon’s younger brothers.
Johnny and Shannon are everything. They are the best. No matter how much life throws at them, all the things no teenager should have to deal with, one thing is always certain. They’ll face it together. I felt such relief knowing Shannon finally has someone firmly, irrevocably in her corner. You can basically feel their love through the pages.
And while there is OW drama with Johnny’s crazy ex, there’s never a second where Shannon doubts him. Johnny makes it crystal clear where his heart lies.
“I love you, Johnny Kavanagh.“ “I love you back, Shannon Lynch," "For keeps?" "For keeps."
And then there’s Joey. I love this boy with my whole heart. With all his issues, he is fiercely protective of Shannon and the boys and the only one who sees how unfair their mother and Darren are being about her relationship with Johnny.
If I ache for Shannon, I ache even harder for Joey. He carried this family on his back, providing for them, basically raising four children since the age of 12 and taking the worst of the beatings. Despite it all, he held onto this complicated, heartbreaking loyalty to his mother. His love-hate relationship with her absolutely gutted me.
"Go back upstairs, Shan," Joey instructed, tightening his grip on his hurley, never once taking his eyes off Dad. "I've got this."
He was ten. Ten. Fucking 10. I’m terrified to start his books because I already know they’re going to wreck me.
⟡ Tropes and Rating ⟡
🏉 Rugby Player
💓 Boy & Girl Obsessed
🛡️ Protective Hero
⚠️ Domestic Abuse & Bullying
♾️/5 ⭐️
2/5 🌶️
⟡ Review ⟡
This book starts out heavy, brutally heavy. Johnny is still in the hospital recovering from surgery, while Shannon is rushed to the ER after being beaten nearly to death by her father. Those opening chapters in her family’s house with her father still looming absolutely wrecked me.
In the aftermath, Shannon’s oldest brother Darren (who I really didn’t like at first) returns home and helps spin the story that their mother wasn’t neglectful but rather just as much a victim. And yes, she was a victim, no doubt about that, but it’s still difficult to forgive how she never stood up for her children, even when they begged her to.
The journey in this book is beautiful. It’s painful and devastating but at the same time there are funny moments between the kids and the parents. Still, so many scenes brought tears to my eyes, particularly as we got to spend more time with Shannon’s younger brothers.
Johnny and Shannon are everything. They are the best. No matter how much life throws at them, all the things no teenager should have to deal with, one thing is always certain. They’ll face it together. I felt such relief knowing Shannon finally has someone firmly, irrevocably in her corner. You can basically feel their love through the pages.
And while there is OW drama with Johnny’s crazy ex, there’s never a second where Shannon doubts him. Johnny makes it crystal clear where his heart lies.
“I love you, Johnny Kavanagh.“ “I love you back, Shannon Lynch," "For keeps?" "For keeps."
And then there’s Joey. I love this boy with my whole heart. With all his issues, he is fiercely protective of Shannon and the boys and the only one who sees how unfair their mother and Darren are being about her relationship with Johnny.
If I ache for Shannon, I ache even harder for Joey. He carried this family on his back, providing for them, basically raising four children since the age of 12 and taking the worst of the beatings. Despite it all, he held onto this complicated, heartbreaking loyalty to his mother. His love-hate relationship with her absolutely gutted me.
"Go back upstairs, Shan," Joey instructed, tightening his grip on his hurley, never once taking his eyes off Dad. "I've got this."
He was ten. Ten. Fucking 10. I’m terrified to start his books because I already know they’re going to wreck me.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Domestic abuse
Minor: Child death
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
slow-paced
Loveable characters:
Yes
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
sad
slow-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
the babysitters club: starring johnny kavanagh & gerard gibson
challenging
tense
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Read it because of FOMO. For me, it didn’t live up to the hype but I can understand why a ton of people love this series. Will probably not read again.
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful