A review by bubzbuzz
Rival by Penelope Douglas

dark emotional sad tense medium-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

3.25

this book focused heavily on Fallons loss of her baby. While i enjoyed exploring the grief and how it effected her relationships moving forward it felt very dark. I like the book but it was not what i usually go for so i think that it why i rated lower. 

Update :Had to give it an additional  .25 stars. Because I love Fallon and Maddox way more, then the first couple. Their relationship, the way they interact, the way they speak,their actions, everything  just make so much more sense. Even when they're being reckless, it still makes more sense. They really grew on me and I think about them more than I thought I would.