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noellelovesbooks's review against another edition
4.5
Joined a local book club and this was our first book club pick. I've heard from a lot of mutuals that this series was good but never heard any specifics about the series. Going in not knowing anything aside from the back of book description was a lot of fun.
Though she's only 19 I easily related and loved Oli and her BFF Sage. We get good world building and I love the way each relationship with each of the bonds is different but also constantly evolving.
I planned to read this slow...so I could attempt to space it out but...it was so good I devoured it. I was at 30% and the next thing I knew it said I was at 89%...at which point you have to finish. Right? haha
I'll definitely be jumping immediately into book 2 đ
Graphic: Body shaming, Bullying, Physical abuse, Sexual assault, Violence, Kidnapping, Grief, Death of parent, and Sexual harassment
melissa_rueff's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
is a ânot like other girlsâ girl and thatâs really disappointing to me. Like the concept that you can write about a poly relationship yet you canât think that other women who are feminine are not shitty for being so.
Graphic: Domestic abuse, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Torture, Toxic relationship, Kidnapping, Medical trauma, Stalking, Gaslighting, and Sexual harassment
Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Body shaming, Bullying, Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Fatphobia, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, Slavery, Toxic relationship, Forced institutionalization, Police brutality, Medical trauma, Car accident, Death of parent, Gaslighting, Sexual harassment, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism
The relationship depicted is severely abusive. I believe the author did that intentionally to create plot points, but the fact that the main character doesnât recognize and then states the treatment as domestic abuse at the level it is really makes me question what this author thinks is okay. because everything that is happening here is domestic abuse and not even light abuse like horrid treatment is astounding to me. If youâve experienced any form of like gaslighting, or like control, this might not be the novel for you, I say all of that is a warning because I donât feel like I was warned getting into this book. I did enjoy this novel it has a lot of fun plot points is an interesting concept. There are redeeming characters, but the fact of the matter is, thereâs not enough of a warning how severe the domestic abuse is, and itâs never really touched on even later on in the other novels and nobody really apologizes for the severe severe abuse outside of like âIâm sorry that happened but it had to happen because of the plot points that wr as the character expierenced so itâs excuseâ which is a shit excuse and also abuse in itself. Understand me I like this novel but I am warring you itâs a bad time.bangiebangs's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Things I liked:
- the writing (notwithstanding occasional typos)
- the mysterious setup... this feels like a pretty new take (maybe I just havent read the book series similar to this one?)
- Gryphon. Also Atlas. They seem like rounded people who think before they act. (The rest of the bonds are just insufferably childish, self-centered dudes)
Things I disliked
- he world-building. There is some info about what these bonds are and how they work, but why, when do you usually learn about your bonds, how do you find them (like, some people are "waiting to find" them? Also, seems like you can reject a bond, what happens then? How is power heightened or acquired when a bond is completed? So many questions, but not in a good "mystery we will uncover" way, but more a "causes confusion when reading" way. Also, what is the Resistance resisting against and why? No idea. But they seem to be the baddies for some reason?
- the FMC's naivité. Annoying as hell. I'm personally not a fan of mysteriously self-sacrificing characters, especially when it is then used to explain some shitty behavior without much context?
- description of FMC through the book. She seems to have a normal (or even hot) body in the beginning, enjoying her food, and as soon as she is forced to do more physical exercise the fact her clothes don't fit and are too big gets mentioned a lot. I find that annoying.
- How old are the bonds? Like, all around same age, or some way older? Some are councilmen and uni professors, others students?
But overall... I read this quickly, and I was hooked. Spice is not happening here (0.5/5 for some drooling over hot bodies), but that's likely because this is setting up the series. Wished that I wasn't so confused half of the time when it comes to in-world politics, but hoping that things will clear up.
Graphic: Body shaming, Bullying, Confinement, Emotional abuse, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Torture, Violence, Blood, Kidnapping, Grief, Stalking, Lesbophobia, Alcohol, Sexual harassment, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism
Moderate: Car accident, Death of parent, and War
Minor: Gun violence and Abortion
sexual assault neglect (FMC is left without food for days on end, not being taken care of later in the book) FMC is violently implanted with a tracker (against her will)hannahs_library__'s review against another edition
Moderate: Physical abuse, Rape, Torture, and Forced institutionalization
bialves's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Graphic: Bullying, Death, Genocide, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Torture, Violence, Blood, Trafficking, Kidnapping, Grief, Car accident, Death of parent, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, Alcohol, and Sexual harassment
mikver's review against another edition
- 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? It's complicated
4.5
Graphic: Bullying, Emotional abuse, Kidnapping, and Death of parent
Moderate: Child abuse, Death, and Torture
Minor: Physical abuse and Sexual assault
amre23's review against another edition
- 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
4.5
Graphic: Bullying, Confinement, Death, Emotional abuse, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Sexual assault, Toxic relationship, Violence, Kidnapping, Death of parent, and Sexual harassment
Moderate: Suicidal thoughts, Blood, Trafficking, Grief, Mass/school shootings, Murder, Gaslighting, Alcohol, Sexual harassment, War, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Gun violence, Sexism, Torture, Vomit, Medical content, Car accident, and Abortion
Abortion is mentioned in conversation not attempted. Coercion within a sexual assault/content scene.lotte5322's review against another edition
Graphic: Bullying, Death, Emotional abuse, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Sexual assault, Suicidal thoughts, Toxic relationship, Violence, Medical content, Kidnapping, Grief, Car accident, Death of parent, Murder, and Abandonment
Minor: Rape
daisycantread24's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Graphic: Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Violence, and Car accident
Minor: Bullying, Confinement, Gun violence, Infidelity, Mass/school shootings, Abandonment, and Injury/Injury detail
cassie12_21's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Graphic: Sexual assault and Violence
Moderate: Confinement, Death, Physical abuse, Rape, Toxic relationship, Blood, Kidnapping, Grief, Car accident, Death of parent, Murder, Sexual harassment, War, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Torture, Fire/Fire injury, and Abandonment
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