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siglerbooknook's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
It takes forever to get to an answer but the pacing is done so well that the book never feels slow.
Once again, Jennifer Lynn Barnes has earned a gold star for dialogue. Every quip had me smiling. Every heartfelt confession tugged at my heart.
I don't know how the characters of Hawthorne House can be so mysterious and so loveable at the same time, but every one of them is thoroughly enjoyable.
Even though the story felt like it would have to leave loose ends, Barnes managed to wrap every mystery in a satisfying bow.
The plot may not be complex and the characters may not be the deepest you'll ever read, but I completely enjoyed every page of The Hawthorne Legacy and can't wait to dive in to book 3.
Moderate: Death of parent, Fire/Fire injury, Addiction, Death, Kidnapping, Murder, Panic attacks/disorders, and Grief
Minor: Gun violence, Infertility, Miscarriage, Emotional abuse, Pregnancy, Stalking, Suicidal thoughts, Terminal illness, Bullying, Child abuse, Drug abuse, Drug use, and Homophobia
midnightrose_reads's review
- 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
4.0
Graphic: Kidnapping, Fire/Fire injury, and Death
Moderate: Murder, Death of parent, and Gun violence
Minor: Miscarriage, Addiction, and Drug abuse
maggies'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? No
3.0
Moderate: Injury/Injury detail, Fire/Fire injury, Kidnapping, Death of parent, and Child death
Minor: Drug abuse, Miscarriage, and Addiction
carrie_reads's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
Graphic: Child death, Drug abuse, Mental illness, Medical trauma, Gun violence, and Murder
Moderate: Suicidal thoughts
kemikemi's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Moderate: Gun violence, Kidnapping, Fire/Fire injury, Stalking, Death of parent, Death, and Alcohol
Minor: Drug abuse
kirstenpod_'s review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
Graphic: Kidnapping, Fire/Fire injury, and Death
Moderate: Death of parent, Murder, Grief, and Gun violence
Minor: Miscarriage, Drug abuse, Pregnancy, and Addiction
olive_lol's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
In general, I'm not a fan of romantic subplots, and this one wasn't an exception. To me, it was more funny than anything. I found myself laughing out loud at times, especially at the descriptions and placement of some scenes. As with the first book, I think it's pretty obvious who she'll end up with, anyway.
However, even with all of its issues, I still had a generally good time reading it, mostly by not taking it seriously.
Graphic: Kidnapping, Death, and Fire/Fire injury
Moderate: Alcohol, Gun violence, Murder, and Death of parent
Minor: Miscarriage, Blood, Addiction, Infidelity, Cursing, and Drug abuse
holliesatchell's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Graphic: Murder, Pregnancy, Violence, Drug use, Death, Fire/Fire injury, Grief, Kidnapping, Abandonment, Addiction, Alcohol, Child death, Death of parent, and Drug abuse
abbiexhope's review against another edition
- 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
4.5
Moderate: Kidnapping, Infidelity, and Fire/Fire injury
Minor: Death of parent, Death, Drug abuse, and Drug use
mrsalexisrjones's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Moderate: Addiction, Drug abuse, Violence, Injury/Injury detail, and Fire/Fire injury
Minor: Infertility, Miscarriage, Pregnancy, and Kidnapping