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A review by redsrecs
Broken Bonds by J. Bree
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Rating breakdown:
Plot -5
Pace - 5
Writing - 3.5
Language - 4
Characters - 3.5
Worldbuilding - 4
Tension - 3
JUST WOW. Honestly, is this book laced with crack? I started reading it at 7 pm and by the next morning 3 am, I was done.
I could not put it down, I just HAD to know what happens next and I had so many questions I needed to be answered.
The plot and premise of this book are unlike anything I've read before and I was eating this UP.
I only gave it 4 stars because a combination of the writing and the characters got to me.
In terms of writing, I often needed to reread sections to understand what I read, something as simple as a sentence restructure could've made this easier going. It also felt like the FMC's inner monologue was telling more than showing which is something I'm personally not a fan of.
In terms of the characters, most of them came across as juvenile, and for a new adult book, I found that bothered me quite a bit. It did take me reading through about three-quarters of the book to understand where some of the reactions were coming from and even then it felt unnecessary. I ended up deciding to pretend it's a cultural thing since this book is very based in the bonded culture to get myself through.
Overall I am OBSESSED with the book and where this story will take me and I am immediately jumping into the next book.
Plot -5
Pace - 5
Writing - 3.5
Language - 4
Characters - 3.5
Worldbuilding - 4
Tension - 3
JUST WOW. Honestly, is this book laced with crack? I started reading it at 7 pm and by the next morning 3 am, I was done.
I could not put it down, I just HAD to know what happens next and I had so many questions I needed to be answered.
The plot and premise of this book are unlike anything I've read before and I was eating this UP.
I only gave it 4 stars because a combination of the writing and the characters got to me.
In terms of writing, I often needed to reread sections to understand what I read, something as simple as a sentence restructure could've made this easier going. It also felt like the FMC's inner monologue was telling more than showing which is something I'm personally not a fan of.
In terms of the characters, most of them came across as juvenile, and for a new adult book, I found that bothered me quite a bit. It did take me reading through about three-quarters of the book to understand where some of the reactions were coming from and even then it felt unnecessary. I ended up deciding to pretend it's a cultural thing since this book is very based in the bonded culture to get myself through.
Overall I am OBSESSED with the book and where this story will take me and I am immediately jumping into the next book.