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3.79 AVERAGE
3.79 AVERAGE
emotional
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
sad
fast-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
emotional
funny
fast-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
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
emotional
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I Like it, ´til the … scene came
emotional
funny
lighthearted
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
Content Warnings
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Sexual content, Death of parent, Pregnancy, Alcohol
Moderate: Bullying, Vomit, Sexual harassment
Minor: Drug use
emotional
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Nach der Amazon Serie wollte ich auch das Buch bzw die Bücher lesen. Die Serie ist relativ buchgleich was ich gut finde.
Es ist aber einfach nervig dass James nach all seiner Entwicklung in den letzten Kapiteln dann auf den letzten zehn Seiten doch wieder zum Arschloch wird (auch wenn er wegen seiner Mutter in tiefer Trauer ist). Ich freue mich nicht wirklich auf die nächsten Bücher weil ich vermute dass es immer wieder gleich läuft. Sie vertagen sich, er schwört dass es nicht wieder so wird und dann passiert etwas was ihn wieder zum Arschloch mutieren lässt. Aber mal sehen, vielleicht überraschen mich die Bücher auch.
Es ist aber einfach nervig dass James nach all seiner Entwicklung in den letzten Kapiteln dann auf den letzten zehn Seiten doch wieder zum Arschloch wird (auch wenn er wegen seiner Mutter in tiefer Trauer ist). Ich freue mich nicht wirklich auf die nächsten Bücher weil ich vermute dass es immer wieder gleich läuft. Sie vertagen sich, er schwört dass es nicht wieder so wird und dann passiert etwas was ihn wieder zum Arschloch mutieren lässt. Aber mal sehen, vielleicht überraschen mich die Bücher auch.
emotional
funny
lighthearted
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Tbh meh,
I’ll be honest that the book has smthing abt it that makes you want to keep reading.
The cast is divers with different ethnicities, queer, disabled and plus-size ppl, which is a plus for the book.
The problem is honestly the writing.
It’s very much wattpad with the descriptions. The characters are complex but the writing just flattens them so much that they feel fake.
The chemistry and banter between the characters is good at times but there is no real development of GRADUALLY falling/developing feelings. It’s very much “i hate everything you stand for/i don’t trust you -to- you’re sweet, caring and i wanna spend all my time with you/i can’t seem to get enough of you”.
Plus the miscommunication and resulting toxicity is just annoying and honestly unnecessary, because the plot on it’s own would be enough.
It could have been obsession worthy but it sadly didn’t serve that.
With that i would give it between 3 and 3.75 stars… HOWEVER:
Why is it that a relationship between a 15 YEAR OLD AND A COLLEGE GRADUATE is NOT critiqued ???? That honestly just weird and disgusting. Plus said college graduate then works at their school and impregnates the girl. Fine she is 18 at that time, but they have been meeting/dating since she was 16/17.
Massive eww. No.
Maybe that plotline will continue in the following book, that still doesn’t excuse grooming a LITERAL CHILD. And the main characters just don’t acknowledge that in the book apart from talking abt how this could ruin their reputation.
Another thing is that drugs (including alcohol because it is a drug) are a bit too glamourized for my taste. And yes i get that James used them to escape his abusive homelife n shit. But still this is a somewhat YA-ish novel… stuff like that shouldn’t be so normal? Especially the intensity and frequency is just concerning.
That is why the final rating is so low
I’ll be honest that the book has smthing abt it that makes you want to keep reading.
The cast is divers with different ethnicities, queer, disabled and plus-size ppl, which is a plus for the book.
The problem is honestly the writing.
It’s very much wattpad with the descriptions. The characters are complex but the writing just flattens them so much that they feel fake.
The chemistry and banter between the characters is good at times but there is no real development of GRADUALLY falling/developing feelings. It’s very much “i hate everything you stand for/i don’t trust you -to- you’re sweet, caring and i wanna spend all my time with you/i can’t seem to get enough of you”.
Plus the miscommunication and resulting toxicity is just annoying and honestly unnecessary, because the plot on it’s own would be enough.
It could have been obsession worthy but it sadly didn’t serve that.
With that i would give it between 3 and 3.75 stars… HOWEVER:
Massive eww. No.
Maybe that plotline will continue in the following book, that still doesn’t excuse grooming a LITERAL CHILD. And the main characters just don’t acknowledge that in the book apart from talking abt how this could ruin their reputation.
Another thing is that drugs (including alcohol because it is a drug) are a bit too glamourized for my taste. And yes i get that James used them to escape his abusive homelife n shit. But still this is a somewhat YA-ish novel… stuff like that shouldn’t be so normal? Especially the intensity and frequency is just concerning.
That is why the final rating is so low
emotional
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated