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kc_onmybookshelf's review
Hurt/comfort is a great trope and I understand the FMC was meant to be healing from traumas that would tie into the broader plot. But I don't think this trope was used successfully. There was no character development in the nearly 400 pages I read and it was taking way too long to get to the point. This is part of a duet but it definitely could have been one book.
I wound up skimming most of it by the end because I already knew what was happening - the same insecurities appearing in the exact same way and the MMCs reassuring her in the exact same way, just for her to be insecure about the exact same things and be reassured in the exact same way in the next chapter.
Graphic: Fatphobia, Sexual assault, and Emotional abuse
abookwormspov's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Graphic: Torture, Sexual assault, Self harm, Medical content, Violence, Trafficking, Suicidal thoughts, Misogyny, Medical trauma, Kidnapping, Injury/Injury detail, Domestic abuse, Confinement, Body shaming, Sexual harassment, Sexual violence, Sexism, Police brutality, Forced institutionalization, Abandonment, Sexual content, Murder, Grief, Fatphobia, Emotional abuse, and Child death
rileyk's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Bullying, Child abuse, Cursing, Domestic abuse, Eating disorder, Homophobia, Misogyny, Suicidal thoughts, Emotional abuse, Self harm, Body shaming, Fatphobia, Gaslighting, Medical trauma, Physical abuse, Sexual content, and Torture
Moderate: Death of parent, Death, Sexual violence, and Sexual assault
restyourbones's review
3.75
Graphic: Body shaming, Hate crime, Sexism, Misogyny, Injury/Injury detail, Eating disorder, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, and Fatphobia
Moderate: Sexual assault, Sexual harassment, Rape, Cursing, Bullying, Medical trauma, Death, Medical content, Domestic abuse, and Child abuse
Minor: Forced institutionalization, Panic attacks/disorders, Vomit, and Homophobia
daisycantread24'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
4.0
Graphic: Fatphobia, Self harm, Misogyny, Body shaming, Torture, Panic attacks/disorders, Gaslighting, Forced institutionalization, Suicidal thoughts, Sexual harassment, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, and Physical abuse
siad's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Forced institutionalization and Sexual content
Moderate: Torture, Sexual assault, and Cursing
Minor: Eating disorder
whichdirection's review
2.5
The beginning called this book cozy and I definitely do not agree with that. I was stressing from beginning to end.
This is all sort of just thinly veiled allegory for the current american political climate…
I wasn’t gonna read the second one and I haven’t decided if I am, but the (very predictable) ending stressed me out so fuckin much I might need to
Graphic: Misogyny, Mental illness, Gaslighting, Sexual content, Bullying, Body shaming, Blood, Fatphobia, Child abuse, Forced institutionalization, Confinement, Eating disorder, Sexism, Medical content, and Medical trauma
Moderate: Suicidal thoughts, Sexual harassment, Panic attacks/disorders, Torture, Sexual assault, Self harm, and Physical abuse
jo22c'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
3.75
Graphic: Panic attacks/disorders, Body shaming, Confinement, and Medical trauma
Moderate: Torture and Emotional abuse
Minor: Rape and Sexual assault
dxisymitch's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Graphic: Medical trauma, Torture, Sexual content, Emotional abuse, Fatphobia, Sexual assault, and Panic attacks/disorders
Moderate: Medical content, Eating disorder, Misogyny, Forced institutionalization, and Child abuse
Minor: Death of parent, Injury/Injury detail, Suicidal thoughts, Confinement, and Grief
owlslibrary'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
5.0
You can not help but fall in love with all of Pack Ashwood because they just have so much love to give to Josie and she deserves every drop of it.
The driving scene is so funny!
I can’t wait for more
Graphic: Sexual content, Medical trauma, Child death, Domestic abuse, Sexual violence, Fatphobia, Emotional abuse, Child abuse, Eating disorder, Violence, Sexual assault, Self harm, Rape, Body shaming, Physical abuse, and Panic attacks/disorders