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4.24 AVERAGE
4.24 AVERAGE
I was drawn into a whirlwind of raw emotion and tumultuous romance, depicting the stark realities of addiction and the power of toxic love. The protagonists, each battling their own demons, find a complicated solace in each other, making their story not just about love but survival. The story, laden with mature themes, didn't shy away from the harshness of drug dependency and emotional scars, presenting a romance that was as heart-wrenching as it was passionate. The depth of character development and the intensity of their relationship kept me hooked, making this dark romance a poignant exploration of the human spirit's resilience and the complex dance between destruction and redemption. This story left a lasting impression, showcasing the thin line between love and addiction. The audiobook narration added a whole new dimension to the already intense narrative. Joe Arden and CJ Bloom brought the characters to life with such authenticity and emotional depth that it felt like I was living through each moment alongside them. Their ability to convey the complex emotions and the rawness of the characters' journeys made the story even more gripping. The nuances in their performances highlighted the turmoil and passion between the protagonists, enriching the dark romance with a palpable sense of reality. The immersive experience provided by the narration amplified the book's impact, making the tumultuous journey of love and addiction even more memorable. Their exceptional delivery truly elevated the story, making the audiobook an unforgettable experience.
Different but good
Ok, so two major reasons I liked this: 97% of the story is in Kid’s (MMC) point of view. You just don’t see many books focus on the make point of view and I loved it. Second, the things Kid thinks and speaks is off the charts. There is a scene where are tripping, near the beginning of the book, and I couldn’t stop laughing at things he was saying and thinking. But, this book has very heavy topics that include death and addiction. I loved that the author kept it real.
Ok, so two major reasons I liked this: 97% of the story is in Kid’s (MMC) point of view. You just don’t see many books focus on the make point of view and I loved it. Second, the things Kid thinks and speaks is off the charts. There is a scene where are tripping, near the beginning of the book, and I couldn’t stop laughing at things he was saying and thinking. But, this book has very heavy topics that include death and addiction. I loved that the author kept it real.
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
challenging
dark
emotional
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Content Warnings
Graphic: Addiction, Drug use, Sexual content, Violence, Grief, Suicide attempt, Toxic friendship
Moderate: Suicide attempt
Minor: Animal death, Vomit
Kid was not really looking for a change in his life. He was happy with the partying scene which combined all his favorite things, alcohol, drugs, and women, lots and lots of women. But all it took was stumbling upon the woman of his dreams making out with another girl to disrupt his entire world. Johanna aka "Han" was on another level. She never let anyone get close to her for longer than a night but with Kid's addictive personality one hit of his new drug of choice was never going to be enough. Now he just had to convince Han to put her rule book to the side and open up to him the way she never has with anyone else. The duo is locked in a world of self-discovery, healing through the pain, and embracing the darkness in hopes of seeing the light within each other.
I will admit, about half of this book I was not sure if I even wanted to finish it. I didn't find anything even remotely likeable about Kid or Han. They just seemed like two broken people who broke in different ways trying to make their jagged pieces fit together. Of course if one of those people is an obsessed welder, any pieces can fit together at that point. I felt more than once that these two were absolutely toxic for each other and almost hoped that they were merely a long stepping stone to finding someone much better for them both. Eventually, I was in too deep waiting for something better to come along that I decided to finish the book. I felt Kid was very immature straight down to demanding to impregnate Han over and over. You've known her or a few months and already wanting to have kids with her? It was the same with Han who collected road kill to give them proper burials randomly. They were both five pounds of crazy in ten pound bags. It was hard to really relate to either of them.
There were moments when the intimate scenes were fade to black which really perplexed me when they got to some extremely raunchy scenes. The perspective switched suddenly from Kid to Han in the last few chapters which really threw me off, especially when there was no announcement at the top of the chapter, I had to figure out who was speaking through context clues. I feel the book should have either been duel POV from the start or all Kid's perspective through the whole thing so it wasn't so confusing.
While there was a lot wrong with the story and the characters were not my favorites, there was the chance to see Hawke and Cole again which is really what saved the book entirely for me. I liked best when Kid was interacting with Hawke and Cole. It wasn't rooted in his obsession but genuine respect and care for his friends. That was what made the book more palatable. I never grew any fondness for Han. I felt sympathy for her and her plight but never really grew to like her. Kid got some bonus points especially when it came to his quick application of aftercare.
All in all, I feel the book was a good dip back into the world of Hawke and Cole which I loved but unless you want to root through a story that reads like a bad trip on LSD I would likely give this one a pass.
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dark
emotional
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
This…this was insane but I really really liked it.
This one is not for the faint hearted.
This one is not for the faint hearted.
Again, I hate-read all these shitty books. I don't actually enjoy it.
but this line got me tho..
“Wreck me, shatter me, destroy me, be the ruin of me. I don’t care, just make me feel again,”
but this line got me tho..
“Wreck me, shatter me, destroy me, be the ruin of me. I don’t care, just make me feel again,”
This was way better than Hawk imo.
Hawk was so whiney, but Kid is so light hearted.
It definitely dives into the deep dark side of drug use and all of that, which I love how the author wrote about it.
It was a really really good book.
Very much recommend it.
Hawk was so whiney, but Kid is so light hearted.
It definitely dives into the deep dark side of drug use and all of that, which I love how the author wrote about it.
It was a really really good book.
Very much recommend it.