A review by emilliereads
The Beta: Part One by Avanne Michaels

challenging dark emotional sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

I don’t think I’ve ever been so conflicted about a book. I’m sick to my stomach after the ending. I like Talia, but she just breaks my fucking heart. She deserves love and every ounce of happiness, but her relationship with Jasper feels so painfully one sided. She loves him so thoroughly, but he comes off as so fucking selfish and not as devoted to her as she is to him, in my opinion. I mostly feel neural about Kaleb, Trent and Nathan, but I fucking despise Devon. I’m truly upset.