A review by sssar_
Addicted to You by Krista Ritchie, Becca Ritchie

challenging emotional funny informative reflective sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

aaand we're done with the first book of the addicted world.
I don't really have anything to say in the plot, I think it was very interesting and by the end of the book it depicted well how both Lily and Lo are destructive together in those conditions. The story is well performed and it's only the first book so despite expecting to be left with questions I'm not, it's just pure waiting to see what will happen next with Lo and Lily. I loved how they showed us Lily's relationships and LOREN'S, LIKE, I LOVE ALL OF HIS RELATIONSHIPS. Whether it's Lily,Rose,Connor or Ryke their all top notch!! it's rare for me to be satisfied about these things, especially as a side characters lover.
I don't have much to say about their characters and rn we've gone through their addiction(I guess?) so I'm kind of curious about what will be going on with the next book since their five if I'm not wrong. What I mean is that the development can't really be talked about cuz it's like we're going through a stage and in the next book it'll be another. Either way I'm keeping their characters'reviews for the last book or the other one if there's something important I'll feel like mentioning.
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Fav character: Loren.
Fav side character: Rike.
Fav plotwist: Rike's intentions (?not sure how to phrase it without spoilers).
Fav chaps:14,21,28,32
Fav quotes and scenes in the spoiler section ⬇️

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Alcoholism

Minor: Abandonment and Sexual content

“In this moment, I’m yours.”“And as your boyfriend,” he murmurs, “I really hate to share.”/ “You’re a permanent fixture in my life. You’re not going anywhere.” /“Did you feel like you couldn’t talk to me?” “Things were changing,” “I know I can be a royal asshole. But I love you. You’re my best friend and the only person I’ve ever told that I have a problem. It doesn’t matter if we’re in a fucking fake relationship. We’re supposed to talk to each other. Come to me before you go off the deep end, okay?” / “I’m here for you. Always.” /“You know you can tell me anything, Lil. I’m not going anywhere.” / “I’m clearly an option, and yet you still can’t ask me. I don’t fucking get it. Am I that revolting to you? You would rather go through withdrawals and bang some asshole than sleep with me?”/ “Have you ever thought about it?” “Have you ever thought about me inside you?” “Have you ever thought about us together?” ”Together?” “Where I don’t share you with any other man.”All the time. “Yes.” “If I could be enough to fill you, would you let me?” “Yes.” “Then let me try,” he says, his hand cupping my face. “Let me try to be enough for you.” /“I didn’t know you wanted to…you never said anything,” I stumble.“How the hell could you not know?” “I’m dirty,” I refute, hot tears brimming. “You don’t want me.”His face twists in pain. “I don’t think that. Neither should you.” His lips graze my neck and then find my ear. “Lil, I want you to ask me. I need you to.” “Help me” /“I thought it was part of the lie. I thought you were just pretending.” How could I know that he wanted more?“I’ve never pretended, Lil. We’ve been together, even if you thought it was some fucking lie. We just weren’t having sex.” He stares at his glass. “On bad days, I’d touch you more than I should, I admit. Like when Daisy spent the night, but I was hoping you’d finally open your eyes and realize that I was there. You didn’t have to suffer or go be fulfilled by some other guy. I was right in front of you.” /“I want to love you more than I love this”—he waves his bottle—“and I don’t know how else to do it unless there’s something to lose.” /“I’ll have three chicken tacos. She’ll take beef with extra lettuce.” He knows my order by heart, not surprising since we eat here regularly, but now that we’re together, it seems sexier.“You want hot sauce on those chicken, right?” “No, not today.”I frown. “You always get hot sauce.” “And you hate spicy food.” WhaaatOhhhh. It clicks. He plans to kiss me sometime soon. That, I like./ And honestly…” His eyes dart between Lo and me with a growing smile. “Fizzle and Hale Co., you both still haven’t realized who I am. And I have a good feeling you wouldn’t give a shit if you knew.” / “How about this?” His husky, low voice takes my breath. “Just repeat this phrase whenever you feel the urge to jump some other guy’s bones.” His mouth brushes my ear. “Loren Hale fucks better.” /“I know you’re not really writing an article, so you don’t need to ask these things.” “I fucking know that, Lily. I’m asking because I’m genuinely curious. No offense, but I care about your boyfriend more than I care about you.” “Are you sure you don’t have a crush on him?” “Seriously, Lily?” “What? It’s an honest question. You’re obsessed with Lo.” “I’m not obsessed. Don’t use that word. I’m just curious. I want to know him. Why do I have to be in love with him to want such a thing?” “I don’t know. It’s weird.” /Ryke refuses to back down. He meets Lo’s challenge, not deterring from his sharp gaze. He even goes one step further and sets a gentle hand on the back of Lo’s neck. “I’m sorry,” Ryke breathes with so much hurt that it takes me by surprise. “I’m so fucking sorry, Lo. I’m here for you now. Whatever you’re going through, I may not have experienced it, but I’m right here.” / “I love you, but I want to love you enough that I never choose alcohol over you. Not even for a moment. I want to be someone you deserve. Who helps you rather than enables you, and I can’t begin to do that until I get help for myself.” / “I’ll always be yours. No distance or time apart will change that, Lily. You need to believe that.” /“Wait for me.” The words come out choked and pained. “I need you to wait for me.” .