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shivani_reads's review against another edition
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
Well, I'm still here, and I still don't know why I'm so into these books š¤·š½āāļø
While the writing has improved slightly compared to the first book, it's still not great. And there's still some problematic stuff in here, particularly in the way mental health and trauma are portrayed/dealt with.
...Yet these books continue to have me in a chokehold š«£
One thing I noticed Nora has improved on by this point is her descriptions of the Exy games. Whereas I could barely understand the sport in TFC, I find I'm able to picture the games much more clearly this time around. Also, I'm actually enjoying it!? Maybe I do like sports fiction after all... What are these books doing to me? š©
The found family aspect is really starting to shine through in this story. And it's actually really heartwarming to see all these broken individuals slowly learning to trust and care for one another š¤
Also, as oblivious as Neil is most of the time, he and Andrew are flirting up a storm (in their own deranged way), and I am HERE FOR IT.
I've surprised myself with how invested I'm becoming in some of these characters. Andrew in particular is quickly becoming a favourite, despite the fact I thought he was a complete asshole in the first book. But learning more about him and his past has me feeling so sorry for him. His trauma is endless, and I just want him to heal and be loved š„ŗ
As with book one, PLEASE check the content warnings going into this! Because lord do they really come into play in this one. Ch.11 was particularly hard to get through - I sat shell-shocked while those awful events played out. I honestly felt so sick and was close to tears by the end of *that* scene.
And that ending, whew. I'm nervous to see how Neil is going to deal with everything he's just been through with the Ravens. And how Andrew will fare going forward, since his rehabilitation.
Also, fuck Riko Moriyama.
Still not recommending this mess, but good god am I in too deep to get out now. On to the finale!
Graphic: Violence, Rape, Sexual assault, Murder, and Mental illness
Moderate: Drug use and Ableism
Minor: Forced institutionalization, Homophobia, Self harm, and Alcohol
viacrow'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
3.75
Graphic: Child abuse, Alcohol, Car accident, Mental illness, Physical abuse, Toxic friendship, Ableism, Body horror, Bullying, Drug abuse, Drug use, Self harm, Addiction, Alcoholism, Death of parent, Emotional abuse, Blood, Confinement, Death, Rape, Suicidal thoughts, Torture, Gore, Grief, Injury/Injury detail, Murder, Panic attacks/disorders, Pedophilia, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Sexual assault, and Sexual violence
lim's review against another edition
5.0
Graphic: Violence, Alcohol, Mental illness, Drug use, Rape, Addiction, Blood, and Torture
Moderate: Physical abuse, Ableism, Domestic abuse, Murder, Pedophilia, Injury/Injury detail, and Panic attacks/disorders
Minor: Self harm, Vomit, Animal death, and Death of parent
itsapaxycab's review
4.0
Graphic: Car accident, Rape, Homophobia, Gore, Sexual assault, Violence, Religious bigotry, Ableism, Blood, Death, and Death of parent
giou's review
4.25
Graphic: Alcohol, Blood, Death of parent, Homophobia, Murder, Rape, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Child abuse, Drug abuse, Injury/Injury detail, Mental illness, Drug use, Grief, Panic attacks/disorders, Torture, Pedophilia, Death, Self harm, Sexual assault, Domestic abuse, Religious bigotry, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, and Violence
Moderate: Ableism
Minor: Vomit
annabelle's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
3.75
Graphic: Alcohol, Drug use, Murder, Violence, Homophobia, Ableism, Religious bigotry, Sexual assault, and Torture
k0nnie's review
- 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
Moderate: Injury/Injury detail, Mental illness, Violence, Child abuse, Sexual assault, Physical abuse, Sexual violence, Ableism, Alcohol, Blood, Pedophilia, Rape, and Self harm
kathran'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
3.0
Graphic: Murder and Rape
Moderate: Ableism
Minor: Vomit
kynthebookworm's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Biphobia, Injury/Injury detail, Body horror, Blood, Mental illness, Addiction, Alcohol, Torture, Sexual harassment, Sexual assault, Murder, Self harm, and Forced institutionalization
Moderate: Drug abuse, Ableism, Body horror, Death, Grief, Religious bigotry, Car accident, Violence, and Vomit
Minor: Animal death
emmakayy's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Graphic: Sexual violence, Rape, Blood, and Violence
Moderate: Ableism