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missdewza's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
medium-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? It's complicated
4.75
I went into this book blind, and I'm so glad I did. I came to love so many of the characters. Toni and Seb went through so much to get where they're going. Can't wait for book #2.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence
Moderate: Child abuse, Misogyny, Drug abuse, and Alcoholism
bookwormbi's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
slow-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
3.75
There was a lot to like about this bookâthe writing is really pretty, and most of the characters are really well drawn out (I particularly loved Toni and Lilly.) I read this book in a couple of days, and the first half was definitely exciting and tense. But despite all of the obstacles Seb and Toni had going against them, the story managed to not be that tense or dramatic, especially in the second half. It was definitely more focused on the characters and what it would take for two broken people to come together, but there came a certain point where it was obvious that they would be together, and after that the book lost me a little bit.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Child abuse and Violence
jonezzzing's review
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse and Misogyny
Moderate: Alcoholism, Sexual content, and Toxic relationship
Minor: Violence
alomie's review
emotional
funny
lighthearted
medium-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
3.5
A romance book, set around a woman with a lot of talent called Toni who does not seek fame and a boy from her past called Sebastian who manages a band who are about to hit the big time but their lead guitarist Candi is a uncommitted party girl and addict.
I really enjoyed this I felt the pacing was good and it was an enjoyable read.
Also very much a slow burn on the romance side of things, also quite smutty once we finally get there, but it does take a while for our characters to get their shit together.
It was easy to follow and the world building was excellent, I believe there will be other books to follow in the series and I am keen to read them, which, is quite unusual for me as I much prefer standalone novels.
I really enjoyed this I felt the pacing was good and it was an enjoyable read.
Also very much a slow burn on the romance side of things, also quite smutty once we finally get there, but it does take a while for our characters to get their shit together.
It was easy to follow and the world building was excellent, I believe there will be other books to follow in the series and I am keen to read them, which, is quite unusual for me as I much prefer standalone novels.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Addiction, Vomit, Violence, Toxic friendship, Toxic relationship, Sexism, Physical abuse, Mental illness, Emotional abuse, Drug use, Drug abuse, Death of parent, and Cursing
rynstagram's review against another edition
hopeful
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
*review based on an ARC
I know half the purpose of this book was to be a romance, but I wish that there had been less of Seb and Toni figuring out their relationship and more with the Lillys. With more focus, there would have been better character development, less 2D side characters, and a more interesting dynamic. I would have loved to see more scenes during the time that Toni and the Lillys were getting to know each other.
Also, I just found Seb really annoying. He was very self-centered and only ever commented on how good Toni looked, even when he admired her guitar-playing. He would say her fingers looked good, not that it sounded great.
All that being said, by the end of the book I came to really love Toni and the three girls in the Lillys! Even though Candi was horrible, I wish she had showed up more, especially in scenes with Lilly. I would have loved more with Seb, Lilly, and Candi together as a unit. I think this book just didn't quite meet my expectations, but there were definitely chunks I enjoyed a lot.
I know half the purpose of this book was to be a romance, but I wish that there had been less of Seb and Toni figuring out their relationship and more with the Lillys. With more focus, there would have been better character development, less 2D side characters, and a more interesting dynamic. I would have loved to see more scenes during the time that Toni and the Lillys were getting to know each other.
Also, I just found Seb really annoying. He was very self-centered and only ever commented on how good Toni looked, even when he admired her guitar-playing. He would say her fingers looked good, not that it sounded great.
All that being said, by the end of the book I came to really love Toni and the three girls in the Lillys! Even though Candi was horrible, I wish she had showed up more, especially in scenes with Lilly. I would have loved more with Seb, Lilly, and Candi together as a unit. I think this book just didn't quite meet my expectations, but there were definitely chunks I enjoyed a lot.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Addiction, Child abuse, Drug use, and Violence
Moderate: Emotional abuse
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