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clamik211's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.0
the girl mc was so unlikeable towards the end. she said her ex friend didn’t deserve her help to be saved from sa and essentially victim blamed her.
the girl mc had ocd but the depiction of ocd was so inaccurate. it seems like the author did not do any research about ocd before writing it in their book. trust me, ocd is much more complicated than just cleaning up after your roommate.
objectifying wlw by the guy mc. made me very uncomfy.
this book also lacked in diversity…
overall, the book had good potential but ya it was the little (big) things that ruined this for me.
Moderate: Homophobia, Alcoholism, Sexual violence, Toxic friendship, Mental illness, and Sexual assault
andra_mihaela_s's review
- 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? It's complicated
3.0
We follow Grace and Logan(as everyone refers to him as). We get to see their initial hook up and after summer vacation, the eventual love story between these two.
As the name implies, in the beginning there is a mistake..in my opinion from both sides, as Logan is still thinking he wants Hannah, his best friend's girlfriend, and as Grace desperately wanted Logan to "help" her lose her virginity...0_0...soo....these people start of somewhat imature for their age.
Trope: second-chance romance
Content Warning: alcoholism; toxic friendships; attempted rape
I really enjoyed the first half of this book, as Grace was decent and I desperately wanted Logan to be happy and move on from his Hannah infatuation. The boredom and lack of interest appeared soon after the mistake was done...it wasn't because of it or anything...i just found myself simply not liking these characters as much as before...not to mention..the constant desire to get it on was...getting to me not in the intended way >..>
We also have another character, Ramona, Grace's best friend, who plays an undefined role..i don't think the author fully thought her out besides : out of control college student with insecurities and a mean streak towards Grace...I admit my interest was once again captured by the book with Ramona's help but this book ended up only ok for me. The whole grand gestures list and everything was mediocre at best and Logan's supposedly horrible future was something he self-imposed...that ending was weak...:(
I still want to see Tucker and his girl, Dean is whatever..not really interested but will try reading his book for completion's sake. I'm not sure what to think about Elle Kennedy as an author..I really enjoy all the hockey parts in her books, the communication between protagonists and the spicy bits are ok/ have purpose..so...i guess i like her...?...>..>
Anyway...if you enjoyed The Deal, don't expect the same from this one, but don't bypass it either...maybe it will be for you...
Enjoy
Moderate: Addiction, Alcoholism, and Toxic friendship
arizona_foster's review
4.0
Graphic: Alcoholism
Moderate: Toxic friendship
thatbookbitch's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
Graphic: Addiction, Alcohol, Alcoholism, and Sexual content
Moderate: Emotional abuse and Toxic friendship
Minor: Injury/Injury detail, Panic attacks/disorders, War, and Physical abuse
marpaige's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Graphic: Sexual content and Alcoholism
Moderate: Toxic friendship
bellaanneli03's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Moderate: Sexual content and Toxic friendship
jayden_130607's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Moderate: Drug use, Sexual assault, Alcoholism, Panic attacks/disorders, and Toxic friendship
literarylily'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? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Alcoholism, Toxic friendship, Sexual content, and Alcohol
Moderate: Panic attacks/disorders
Minor: Sexual assault
annie_o007's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Moderate: Addiction, Toxic friendship, Alcoholism, and Sexual content
thatmillennialreader's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
4.0
Graphic: Alcoholism, Sexual content, and Addiction
Moderate: Sexual assault, Car accident, and Toxic friendship
Minor: Panic attacks/disorders