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A review by realmsofmistsandstars
Binding 13 by Chloe Walsh
dark
emotional
funny
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Omg, I LOVE Shannon and Johnny so much ❤️
Shannon has been bullied her whole life, and she has finally been allowed to change school and make a fresh start. She doesn't want to be noticed. She just wants to be with her only friends, Claire and Lizzie, and blend in. But that doesn't happen, because on day one, she catches the attention of Johnny Kavanagh, the most popular boy in school and the rising superstar of Rugby. Everything changes for them both that day, in the best possible way.
Johnny has got to be up there as one of the sweetest book boyfriends I've read 🥹. He would literally move heaven and earth to protect Shannon, like the river (iykyk). I loved this slow burn development of their relationship. It wasn't rushed and to see the battle he has with what he feels for Shannon, while going through his own turmoil with his health and Rugby was a pleasure to read.
It all felt very real, which is why I think I connected with these characters so much. I will say that there are mentions of physical and mental abuse during this book, but Chloe has done it in a way where you are not overwhelmed by the whole situation.
This is a 5star read for me, and I can't wait to start Keeping 13 and see where Shannon and Johnny end up 🤗❤️.
Shannon has been bullied her whole life, and she has finally been allowed to change school and make a fresh start. She doesn't want to be noticed. She just wants to be with her only friends, Claire and Lizzie, and blend in. But that doesn't happen, because on day one, she catches the attention of Johnny Kavanagh, the most popular boy in school and the rising superstar of Rugby. Everything changes for them both that day, in the best possible way.
Johnny has got to be up there as one of the sweetest book boyfriends I've read 🥹. He would literally move heaven and earth to protect Shannon, like the river (iykyk). I loved this slow burn development of their relationship. It wasn't rushed and to see the battle he has with what he feels for Shannon, while going through his own turmoil with his health and Rugby was a pleasure to read.
It all felt very real, which is why I think I connected with these characters so much. I will say that there are mentions of physical and mental abuse during this book, but Chloe has done it in a way where you are not overwhelmed by the whole situation.
This is a 5star read for me, and I can't wait to start Keeping 13 and see where Shannon and Johnny end up 🤗❤️.