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A review by magnafeana
Kiss the Sky by Krista Ritchie
2.0
07/11/2022: Putting my star rating down
What did I just read?
This is the very first book I almost DNF’ed and not just skipped to the end.
So this was my introduction to addicted since an Internet friend doing Alphabet reading (each week they read books with the first letter starting from one letter of the alphabet in order, they are on the K’s) and was assured this could be read as a standalone.
I… I don’t believe that at all.
Not only was I confused, but I hated every sine character. I kept seeing reviews how wonderful Rose and Conner were, but I am genuinely perplexed.
Rose was a straight b*tch in the worst way possible, and as much as she bitched and moaned Loren enabled Lily, Conner enabled her bad behavior.
What kind of person—what kind of woman—signs anything so life-altering and invasive without a lawyer present? She did it because she wanted to come off as strong? She set women back by 50 years with that mindset.
Everyone in this dysfunctional group felt toxic to each other. How did Rose not think to protect her sister who is a MINOR? Oh, and yes, I’m so happy that everyone’s addictions and afflictions were constantly brought up as a sore spot to the point of it being borderline abuse.
My blood family was so cruel to me that I have not spoken to them since 2019. They forced wellness checks on me until a trusted friend helped me talk to the police about it. Some thought I was dead. A friend actually told me she had a blood relative of mine contact her in a panic because they thought I died.
So yes. I know all about abusive families and how to deal with then.
And I just…do NOT feel inspired to read the Addicted series after this stellar standalone/spin-off. I agree with Ryke that Loren and Lily shouldn’t be together. From what I gathered of them, while they do seem to help each other, perhaps loving friends would be better than affianced status.
This is the first book I had to return because I just… I couldn’t. Everyone sung 5⭐️ praises about this, but I was left with utter bewilderment in the worst way.
A reality show with a contract never checked by solicitors because FMC is too proud?
A minor constantly being sexualized…for gags?
Constant aggression and behavioral issues?
Normalized sexual assault?
I have to pass. This book just wasn’t for me, and I had come so hopeful after reading all the reviews. From an objective standpoint, I’m sure this book was phenomenal for the Addicted fanbase. And I’m happy for all y’all. I’ll stay in my lane.
2.25 ⭐️ rounded up to 3 because, objectively, I’m sure others like this book. Subjectively, I do not nor do I intend to even get sample previews of the other books.
What did I just read?
This is the very first book I almost DNF’ed and not just skipped to the end.
So this was my introduction to addicted since an Internet friend doing Alphabet reading (each week they read books with the first letter starting from one letter of the alphabet in order, they are on the K’s) and was assured this could be read as a standalone.
I… I don’t believe that at all.
Not only was I confused, but I hated every sine character. I kept seeing reviews how wonderful Rose and Conner were, but I am genuinely perplexed.
Rose was a straight b*tch in the worst way possible, and as much as she bitched and moaned Loren enabled Lily, Conner enabled her bad behavior.
What kind of person—what kind of woman—signs anything so life-altering and invasive without a lawyer present? She did it because she wanted to come off as strong? She set women back by 50 years with that mindset.
Everyone in this dysfunctional group felt toxic to each other. How did Rose not think to protect her sister who is a MINOR? Oh, and yes, I’m so happy that everyone’s addictions and afflictions were constantly brought up as a sore spot to the point of it being borderline abuse.
My blood family was so cruel to me that I have not spoken to them since 2019. They forced wellness checks on me until a trusted friend helped me talk to the police about it. Some thought I was dead. A friend actually told me she had a blood relative of mine contact her in a panic because they thought I died.
So yes. I know all about abusive families and how to deal with then.
And I just…do NOT feel inspired to read the Addicted series after this stellar standalone/spin-off. I agree with Ryke that Loren and Lily shouldn’t be together. From what I gathered of them, while they do seem to help each other, perhaps loving friends would be better than affianced status.
This is the first book I had to return because I just… I couldn’t. Everyone sung 5⭐️ praises about this, but I was left with utter bewilderment in the worst way.
A reality show with a contract never checked by solicitors because FMC is too proud?
A minor constantly being sexualized…for gags?
Constant aggression and behavioral issues?
Normalized sexual assault?
I have to pass. This book just wasn’t for me, and I had come so hopeful after reading all the reviews. From an objective standpoint, I’m sure this book was phenomenal for the Addicted fanbase. And I’m happy for all y’all. I’ll stay in my lane.
2.25 ⭐️ rounded up to 3 because, objectively, I’m sure others like this book. Subjectively, I do not nor do I intend to even get sample previews of the other books.