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A review by lilwanderingpages
Illicit Promises by Catharina Maura
emotional
lighthearted
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
- 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
3.75
3.8 i-love-Carter ⭐'s
Again, I'm writing this after finishing the whole trilogy so I have influences therefore I won't be saying much.
Here we have the Carter, Milly, Kate and Asher in college. I had to mention Asher because I love him and I had to mention Kate because I HATE HER. Truly, this book even seems too focused on her a lot of times. I swear, if it wasn't for the whole focus on her and the things mom Helen does in the end, this would be at least 4.75 stars.
This is my 3rd book by this author and I can totally say she's a good character builder. I'll briefly say that I love Carter and Milly, I love how their relashionship works. They are always very mature with things and very honest, you can see and feel the difference from the beginning (first book). Considering everything that was happening, they were brave enough to do "the right thing" with what they had. Honestly, I hated the ending but it was the best ending for them here.
For those who read it, come to discuss with me if you want, I'd love to talk about it.
NOW, let's go to what made me not love this book: KATE, the real devil after all.
Since the first book we've been having a lot of signs that this girl should go to the therapist from the moment Milly appeared. She doesn't know how to deal with her feelings and she takes all the wrong choices. That was shown clearly in the first book and EVERYONE noticed it. But now she's in college, why would people assume everyhting would suddently be ok with her? This time her bad decisions are worse.
From the perspective of the character, it all made sense but it ruined my moments and I'm not going further to avoid spoilers but I could go hours talking bout her.Ok that she was addicted and all but all her attitude started in the last book, now I just hate her MORE
Again, I'm writing this after finishing the whole trilogy so I have influences therefore I won't be saying much.
Here we have the Carter, Milly, Kate and Asher in college. I had to mention Asher because I love him and I had to mention Kate because I HATE HER. Truly, this book even seems too focused on her a lot of times. I swear, if it wasn't for the whole focus on her and the things mom Helen does in the end, this would be at least 4.75 stars.
This is my 3rd book by this author and I can totally say she's a good character builder. I'll briefly say that I love Carter and Milly, I love how their relashionship works. They are always very mature with things and very honest, you can see and feel the difference from the beginning (first book). Considering everything that was happening, they were brave enough to do "the right thing" with what they had. Honestly, I hated the ending but it was the best ending for them here.
For those who read it, come to discuss with me if you want, I'd love to talk about it.
NOW, let's go to what made me not love this book: KATE, the real devil after all.
Since the first book we've been having a lot of signs that this girl should go to the therapist from the moment Milly appeared. She doesn't know how to deal with her feelings and she takes all the wrong choices. That was shown clearly in the first book and EVERYONE noticed it. But now she's in college, why would people assume everyhting would suddently be ok with her? This time her bad decisions are worse.
From the perspective of the character, it all made sense but it ruined my moments and I'm not going further to avoid spoilers but I could go hours talking bout her.