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kmarie_'s review against another edition
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.0
This was an interesting concept but the writing is absolutely atrocious. According to my kindle, this author says “fuck” 466 times and “freaking” 179 time in the 289 pages. The dialogue is infuriating, 90% of the conversations consists of the characters saying how much they hate each other. The narration is like train of thought from the most annoying teenager trying to be cool.
…..However I will keep reading the series because I am invested now.
…..However I will keep reading the series because I am invested now.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Rape
melissafelicia's review against another edition
dark
emotional
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
This book reads like one of those reality tv series on mtv; too much cursing, all drama and very little plot, but so entertaining that you keep wanting more.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Toxic relationship, and Stalking
Moderate: Kidnapping and Alcohol
Minor: Death of parent
min_grachi's review against another edition
dark
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
wtf
Are we supposed to like these guys? What the fuck was that SA scene!? Are people high when reading this type of shit? Because at this point I don't know what to believe.
Are we supposed to like these guys? What the fuck was that SA scene!? Are people high when reading this type of shit? Because at this point I don't know what to believe.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Toxic relationship, Violence, Gaslighting, and Sexual harassment
mv_reads's review against another edition
2.0
This book left me with mixed feelings. The dive into Oli's captured life after five years on the run was intriguing, but the lack of clarity on why she was targeted by "the resistance" left a gaping hole.
The world-building, especially the magic system, felt underexplained. How bonds are determined, why some have more than one, and the rationale behind hiding powers remained elusive. The foundation needed more depth for readers to fully immerse themselves.
The treatment Oli receives from the Draven brothers is harsh, leaving me wondering why some bonds are supportive while others aren't.
Ending on a cliffhanger, the book left me unsure about continuing the series. Despite the hype, "Broken Bonds" struggled to capture my attention, and the lack of information left me disappointed.
The world-building, especially the magic system, felt underexplained. How bonds are determined, why some have more than one, and the rationale behind hiding powers remained elusive. The foundation needed more depth for readers to fully immerse themselves.
The treatment Oli receives from the Draven brothers is harsh, leaving me wondering why some bonds are supportive while others aren't.
Ending on a cliffhanger, the book left me unsure about continuing the series. Despite the hype, "Broken Bonds" struggled to capture my attention, and the lack of information left me disappointed.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Rape, Sexual assault, Toxic relationship, Violence, and Death of parent
shaykay's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
5.0
Broken Bonds! It's the start of this new crazy world, and I loved this first book so much. The first book, and honestly the second one, are my favorite of the series because I loved the school setting. This book is a slow burn and, frankly, a bully romance mixed with enemies to lovers, and I just could not get enough of it. Oli is fantastic, and she went through so much before this book started that we don't even realize it until later in the series when her secrets start to come out. Anyway, this one was a fantastic start to a really good series, and I really want to get a physical set of them.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying and Violence
Moderate: Rape, Sexual assault, and Death of parent
Minor: Kidnapping
linaslittlelibrary's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying, Rape, Sexual assault, and Violence
Moderate: Kidnapping
buildingourbookshelves's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-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? Yes
4.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence
Minor: Rape
love3v07's review against another edition
emotional
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Bullying and Rape
jen_sten's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying, Rape, and Sexual assault
Moderate: Death, Violence, and Murder
amanda_reads_free's review against another edition
This book made me cringe so much. I DNFed with only 100 pages left. I like the concept of the book but it just kept dragging on and nothing was happening. It was just a bunch of guys bullying the female MC. Also all the rape talk right away in the first couple pages threw me way off.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, and Rape