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3.57 AVERAGE
3.57 AVERAGE
dark
emotional
sad
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Content Warnings
Graphic: Domestic abuse
challenging
dark
emotional
inspiring
sad
tense
slow-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
dark
emotional
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
N/A
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Content Warnings
Graphic: Domestic abuse, Toxic relationship, Violence, Death of parent, Abandonment
Minor: Alcoholism, Physical abuse, Suicidal thoughts, Stalking, Pregnancy
challenging
dark
emotional
sad
tense
fast-paced
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
TW: abuse, violence, near-death, trauma, Domestic violence.
Putting aside her relationship with Colten and Damian- I loved Jenna's character growth so much when it comes to her relationship with her parents. Her character often talks about how the grief of her sister tore her family apart and that her and her brother's existence wasn't enough for their parents to stay together. She even mentioned that maybe they wished it had been her instead. Reading about her views on her parents as a child and then seeing her finally understand their grief and separation as an adult was really touching and brought out her character.
It also helped me understand her thought process when it came to Colten and her forgiving him. Which- by the way, fuck that guy. Colten's character was introduced in a way that I first thought "oh, we met the love interest already? can't wait for the HEA!", but I was so wrong. Colten is a piece of shit who basically put on a mask and created a version of himself that he knew Jenna wanted in a partner. Hell, I wonder if the whole dog situation was a play as well. (Also, the Stephen character was weird too idk what that was about.) Then when he couldn't keep up with that version of himself, he created he snapped and showed his true self.
Truthfully, I was a bit worried that Damian's character was going to be written like a cliche where he basically rescued her and then BOOM they're dating, but no. He was just a friend with his own trauma that wanted to help before eventually after a while that changed.
Overall, I loved reading this. Spoiler: [ Normally I'm not a fan of the HEA with a baby trope, but this was an important HEA for both Jenna and Damian. They both bonded over that strained relationship with their parents and how they viewed them growing up, so them becoming parents seemed fit. ] The ending was very emotional and tragic, and I only wish the HEA could've ended with no deaths. (Except Colten bc fuck that guy.)
Putting aside her relationship with Colten and Damian- I loved Jenna's character growth so much when it comes to her relationship with her parents. Her character often talks about how the grief of her sister tore her family apart and that her and her brother's existence wasn't enough for their parents to stay together. She even mentioned that maybe they wished it had been her instead. Reading about her views on her parents as a child and then seeing her finally understand their grief and separation as an adult was really touching and brought out her character.
It also helped me understand her thought process when it came to Colten and her forgiving him. Which- by the way, fuck that guy. Colten's character was introduced in a way that I first thought "oh, we met the love interest already? can't wait for the HEA!", but I was so wrong. Colten is a piece of shit who basically put on a mask and created a version of himself that he knew Jenna wanted in a partner. Hell, I wonder if the whole dog situation was a play as well. (Also, the Stephen character was weird too idk what that was about.) Then when he couldn't keep up with that version of himself, he created he snapped and showed his true self.
Truthfully, I was a bit worried that Damian's character was going to be written like a cliche where he basically rescued her and then BOOM they're dating, but no. He was just a friend with his own trauma that wanted to help before eventually after a while that changed.
Overall, I loved reading this. Spoiler:
FMC is infuriating - and her choices don't make sense after what she went through with DV. This book isn't what I went into it thinking it would be, and not in a good way. And the ending, WTF.
dark
emotional
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
adventurous
dark
emotional
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Gun violence, Physical abuse, Toxic relationship, Violence, Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Child abuse, Child death, Mental illness, Sexual content, Terminal illness, Medical content, Kidnapping, Stalking, Car accident, Death of parent, Murder
Minor: Cursing, Infidelity, Miscarriage, Panic attacks/disorders, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Torture, Vomit, Pregnancy, Fire/Fire injury, Abandonment, Alcohol
dark
tense
fast-paced