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A review by literaryintersections
At First Spite by Olivia Dade
emotional
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? Yes
4.25
I really loved this book omg. I am in my sad girl era because this book hit the spot. Athena and her depression were so real. Matthew and his grief - goodness gracious I fell asleep crying one night.
I absolutely loved their beginning meeting and how they clicked. It gave credence to their entire relationship. And the tension that they both felt about falling in love???? The stuff great books are made from. I will say the slow burn was SLOW. Like 70% before they kiss is WILD.
My two issues:
- no way he is a virgin and can do all that stuff
- the third act breakup and him not fighting for her to his brother.
I absolutely loved their beginning meeting and how they clicked. It gave credence to their entire relationship. And the tension that they both felt about falling in love???? The stuff great books are made from. I will say the slow burn was SLOW. Like 70% before they kiss is WILD.
My two issues:
- no way he is a virgin and can do all that stuff
- the third act breakup and him not fighting for her to his brother.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Mental illness
Moderate: Child death