4.5*

This was my favourite of Kitsulletti’s books! An absolute rollercoaster of emotions. Quite a few appearances from the core six, which I absolutely adored. I enjoyed seeing how the triad’s relationship developed, and that epilogue was the cutest
lighthearted medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Complicated
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

whyd they take HER last name
emotional funny hopeful lighthearted medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

"“I’m always on the other side of you.” He’s implying that I exist next to Sulli too."

slightly more tolerable but i’m so glad i’m past sulli’s book

only good part was the core six lily and lo my loves <3

i feel like maybe this was my favorite of the kitsulletti books. i def loved seeing more of the family and security squad moments. i especially loved the meadows family moments. and sulli’s heart to heart with lily was so fucking cute!!!

i will say it pissed me off a little that sulli could be so immature at times- specifically with avoiding jane. i understood why she did it but she could’ve just talked it out

I think I read a full three pages of this book properly and only for the other characters

For the life of me I don’t know why Sulli’s story is a trilogy when it could easily have been told in two books. It’s just way too long for a story I wasn’t fully invested in. Anyway, I think I liked this book best of the three.

Bad things first. Sulli is probably my least favorite character in the Like Us series at this point. I admired her determination, but she is petty, unforgiving, and really immature. I’m also still not a fan of the triad. I couldn’t figure out what’s so special about Sulli that two men can’t live without her, nor why she can’t live without both of them. There’s not enough distinction between Banks and Okara. I liked both men, their friendship, as well as their devotion, but their personalities are fairly interchangeable. My other issue is that the main storyline—which I won’t spoil—is massively unnecessary. I feel like I'm talking myself out of giving this four stars.

It’s the Olympics storyline that made the book for me and earned it an extra star. I’m an Olympics fanatic, and I found the chapters involving Sulli competing in the Olympics to be utter page turners. The events leading up to and including the Olympics take up a good portion of the book, and the many suspenseful moments are compelling. I also liked how elements of danger are woven throughout the book. The rabid paparazzi and social media attention on Sulli, Banks, and Akara is a highlight as well as an opportunity for Sulli’s growth. It is reminiscent of the original Addicted series and the world’s fascination with the Core 6, especially Lilo. There’s a new dynamic between Sulli and Lily that is particularly heartwarming.

There are several memorable and touching moments that I really enjoyed, but considering the trilogy as a whole I can’t say it’s anywhere near the best in the series.

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