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Binding 13
by Chloe Walsh
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
6š? ā¾ļøš?
M"I think I need you for keeps," he slurred.
"I think I need you for keeps, too," I confessed.
Yep. Definitely ā¾ļøš. I AM A CHANGED WOMAN. Why the hell did I take this long to start this series?
I donāt know what Iām supposed to rate a book that has had such a huge impact on me in a matter of 24 hours. A book that has enthralled and captivated me, that has consumed my every waking thought. I am utterly devastated by that ending, I am literally writing this with tears in my face because Shannonās story is one of the most heartbreaking and painful ones Iāve ever read in my life.
I just know this book is the beginning of something so much bigger for me, and the minute I started it, deep down I felt it would change my life completely and turn it upside down. This series has always been very intimidating to me and even though Iāve been wanting to read it for ages, I always kept putting it off because I was terrified. Itās painful, and it shattered my heart into a million pieces while reading the first book, but it also put me back together so many times more. Itās about to be a hell of an emotional rollercoaster, but I wouldnāt have it any other way.
Thereās something magical about Chloe Walshās writing. This story has 800 pages and I devoured every single one without even blinking. The sensitive topics are treated with such care and portray the tragic reality of many families out there. It makes the characters feel so raw, real and vulnerable. I just couldnāt put it down. Itās THAT addictive. I think one of the main things that makes it so special is that itās mainly dialogue, and I was so deeply immersed in it all the time that I literally FLEW through the pages. Wow. Just wow.
Johnny Kavanagh, oh my god. I donāt even know where to start with this man. But the KING that he is? That soft, gentle, loving, patient, kind and pure heart he has??? I am RUINED. Utterly, irrevocably and irreversibly in love with him. Thatās what I am. He has literally consumed me and now heāll be the only thing Iāll be thinking about. Forever. The playlist he made for Shannon???? I was DYING. He loved Shannon with such a strong devotion, and bulldozed his way into every single situation to protect her from any possible threat or harm. Iāve never met a man who loved so fiercely and to me, heās literally PERFECT. 0 flaws. He can do no wrong in my eyes.
And Shannon, this angel. She owns my heart. They described her as fragile but, for me, sheās one of the strongest FMC Iāve ever known in my 27 years of life. She has the biggest heart to exist, and has had to endure literal hell on a daily basis. My heart was breaking every single time for her, and I suffered through every line. Her story was really painful to read and I just wanted to protect her and give her the biggest hug, without ever letting her go. She deserves so much better, and I love her soft and kind heart so much, I could cry all over again just thinking about it. But Iām so happy she found Johnny, and they both found comfort and solace in each other. They were literally made for one another and I wonāt ever shut up about it. I will never get enough of themšā¤ļøāš©¹
The side characters were also EXCELLENT. I found myself gravitating towards them all the time, especially Gibsie, Claire, Joey and Lizzie. Each one had their own personality that made them unique and very special, and Iām really excited to get to know them more. Iām especially grateful for Gibs and his relationship with Johnny. That man is fucking unhinged & hilarious. I was cracking up 24/7. I love their banter and the powerful bond they share. Heās one of the good onesš„¹
Iām starting Keeping 13 immediately because my heart canāt take that ending and even if I could, Iām afraid these people have stolen my soul and wonāt ever give it back. Thereās a before and after reading this series and Iām so here for it.
M"I think I need you for keeps," he slurred.
"I think I need you for keeps, too," I confessed.
Yep. Definitely ā¾ļøš. I AM A CHANGED WOMAN. Why the hell did I take this long to start this series?
I donāt know what Iām supposed to rate a book that has had such a huge impact on me in a matter of 24 hours. A book that has enthralled and captivated me, that has consumed my every waking thought. I am utterly devastated by that ending, I am literally writing this with tears in my face because Shannonās story is one of the most heartbreaking and painful ones Iāve ever read in my life.
I just know this book is the beginning of something so much bigger for me, and the minute I started it, deep down I felt it would change my life completely and turn it upside down. This series has always been very intimidating to me and even though Iāve been wanting to read it for ages, I always kept putting it off because I was terrified. Itās painful, and it shattered my heart into a million pieces while reading the first book, but it also put me back together so many times more. Itās about to be a hell of an emotional rollercoaster, but I wouldnāt have it any other way.
Thereās something magical about Chloe Walshās writing. This story has 800 pages and I devoured every single one without even blinking. The sensitive topics are treated with such care and portray the tragic reality of many families out there. It makes the characters feel so raw, real and vulnerable. I just couldnāt put it down. Itās THAT addictive. I think one of the main things that makes it so special is that itās mainly dialogue, and I was so deeply immersed in it all the time that I literally FLEW through the pages. Wow. Just wow.
Johnny Kavanagh, oh my god. I donāt even know where to start with this man. But the KING that he is? That soft, gentle, loving, patient, kind and pure heart he has??? I am RUINED. Utterly, irrevocably and irreversibly in love with him. Thatās what I am. He has literally consumed me and now heāll be the only thing Iāll be thinking about. Forever. The playlist he made for Shannon???? I was DYING. He loved Shannon with such a strong devotion, and bulldozed his way into every single situation to protect her from any possible threat or harm. Iāve never met a man who loved so fiercely and to me, heās literally PERFECT. 0 flaws. He can do no wrong in my eyes.
And Shannon, this angel. She owns my heart. They described her as fragile but, for me, sheās one of the strongest FMC Iāve ever known in my 27 years of life. She has the biggest heart to exist, and has had to endure literal hell on a daily basis. My heart was breaking every single time for her, and I suffered through every line. Her story was really painful to read and I just wanted to protect her and give her the biggest hug, without ever letting her go. She deserves so much better, and I love her soft and kind heart so much, I could cry all over again just thinking about it. But Iām so happy she found Johnny, and they both found comfort and solace in each other. They were literally made for one another and I wonāt ever shut up about it. I will never get enough of themšā¤ļøāš©¹
The side characters were also EXCELLENT. I found myself gravitating towards them all the time, especially Gibsie, Claire, Joey and Lizzie. Each one had their own personality that made them unique and very special, and Iām really excited to get to know them more. Iām especially grateful for Gibs and his relationship with Johnny. That man is fucking unhinged & hilarious. I was cracking up 24/7. I love their banter and the powerful bond they share. Heās one of the good onesš„¹
Iām starting Keeping 13 immediately because my heart canāt take that ending and even if I could, Iām afraid these people have stolen my soul and wonāt ever give it back. Thereās a before and after reading this series and Iām so here for it.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Miscarriage, Physical abuse, Injury/Injury detail