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worldofv33's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Fire/Fire injury, Blood, Gore, Sexual content, Death of parent, Child death, Physical abuse, Death, Gaslighting, Violence, Grief, Murder, Gun violence, and Kidnapping
Moderate: Deadnaming, Cursing, Panic attacks/disorders, Drug use, Suicide, and Vomit
tdhuck'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
4.0
Moderate: Grief, Infidelity, Physical abuse, Stalking, Alcohol, Cursing, Kidnapping, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Self harm, Drug use, Sexual content, Death of parent, Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, Drug abuse, Suicide, and Violence
readwithria's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
I enjoyed Ana Huang’s writing style, and I wasn’t expecting a lighthearted story by any means, but the story lot of this book was wild. There was so much going on, and I felt like it was to the detriment of the actual romance.
There are quite a few things I wish had been different. I don’t think Alex needed to be as “morally grey” as he was in order to be a grumpy asshole set on revenge. I think that a lot of the boundaries he crossed were excessive to the point of creepy. I have more specific thoughts as well, but I’m trying to keep this spoiler free.
What I very much appreciate was the content warnings page! There were a few of the less spoiler-y CWs listed, and then a QR code to a more comprehensive list. While I think this is an amazing idea, when I scanned the QR code it lead to a broken webpage. However, once I was on her site it was very easy to find the Content Warnings page, and they were pretty accurate. I think a few things were missing, but the biggest things were all there. I know that some people view CWs/TWs as spoilers, so having that extra layer between letting you know there are sensitive topics covered and telling you what they are was a great way of delivering them.
I would consider reading more of the series, but only from the library. 3.5 stars.
Graphic: Child abuse, Physical abuse, Emotional abuse, Murder, Sexual content, Cursing, Death, and Panic attacks/disorders
Moderate: Violence, Blood, Gun violence, Kidnapping, Gaslighting, Death of parent, and Stalking
Minor: Suicide
karla205's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Gaslighting, Gun violence, Physical abuse, Violence, Blood, Child abuse, Child death, Cursing, Death, Death of parent, Emotional abuse, Injury/Injury detail, Kidnapping, Murder, and Panic attacks/disorders
mirandap442's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Graphic: Gun violence, Death, Excrement, Gaslighting, Gore, Grief, Murder, Sexual content, Addiction, Alcohol, Blood, Child death, Death of parent, Emotional abuse, Injury/Injury detail, Kidnapping, Panic attacks/disorders, and Violence
Moderate: Drug use and Cursing
Minor: Stalking
lizgom's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Personally I wasn’t a fan of Alex, but considering his character was meant to be messed up, he served his purpose 100%.
Ava was great to a fault and as a fellow people pleaser, it kinda started to bug me how relatable it was to think “damn she’s so dumb, but I would’ve done the same.” Overall it’s a good, quick read.
Graphic: Physical abuse, Sexual content, and Murder
Moderate: Death, Child death, Cursing, Injury/Injury detail, Panic attacks/disorders, Kidnapping, Child abuse, and Death of parent
wackzo'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
4.0
Graphic: Death of parent, Gaslighting, Gun violence, Injury/Injury detail, Misogyny, Vomit, Blood, Child abuse, Cursing, Death, Murder, Suicide, Panic attacks/disorders, Alcohol, Child death, and Sexual content
katierosecrane's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
The smut scenes were good and some of the moments were really sweet but it was tarnished by the fast pace, unrealistic moments and over dramatization.
Graphic: Abandonment, Child abuse, Death of parent, Drug abuse, Emotional abuse, Cursing, Death, Drug use, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Grief, Murder, Panic attacks/disorders, Alcohol, and Violence
siennakt30'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
4.0
Moderate: Sexual harassment, Stalking, Child death, Violence, Gaslighting, Alcohol, Blood, Murder, Cursing, Death of parent, Grief, Gun violence, Kidnapping, Death, Sexual assault, and Sexual content
bookreader17's review against another edition
Graphic: Child abuse, Cursing, Panic attacks/disorders, and Sexual content
Moderate: Misogyny, Sexism, and Violence