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debstrain's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
This is the first ever book that I finished, closed, then IMMEDIATELY opened up and started reading all over again 🤩
It’s giving everything every lovable YA book gave, back in the day, but with adult themes thrown in there too.
I’m honestly obsessed with Oleander, she’s like a swearier Katniss Everdeen 🤣
Love this book and the only reason it’s not getting a full 5⭐️ is because I’m livid at how much I’m going to have to fork out for the rest of the series. Can’t seem to find second hand versions anywhere and with each of the later books all costing between £16.99- £19.99, this new addiction will likely set me back almost £100 💀💀💀💀 (absolutely not gonna be able to stop me though 😅)
It’s giving everything every lovable YA book gave, back in the day, but with adult themes thrown in there too.
I’m honestly obsessed with Oleander, she’s like a swearier Katniss Everdeen 🤣
Love this book and the only reason it’s not getting a full 5⭐️ is because I’m livid at how much I’m going to have to fork out for the rest of the series. Can’t seem to find second hand versions anywhere and with each of the later books all costing between £16.99- £19.99, this new addiction will likely set me back almost £100 💀💀💀💀 (absolutely not gonna be able to stop me though 😅)
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cursing, Emotional abuse, Misogyny, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Toxic relationship, Car accident, Death of parent, Sexual harassment, War, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Confinement, Violence, Vomit, and War
Minor: Body shaming, Bullying, and Lesbophobia
lisavandonselaar's review against another edition
dark
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence and Sexual harassment
Moderate: Blood and Vomit
Minor: Death of parent
palomabbrackin's review against another edition
dark
slow-paced
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
0.5
this shit was ASS
this was not a good book for so many reasons
TW: SA, violence, EA
ok from the get go the writing in this book was very poorly edited, with many grammar mistakes and spelling errors that were just a bit infuriating. ok, not the worst thing, sometimes a given with independently published authors
but then…we get into the structure of the story. of which there is none. no plot, just interactions and this weird mystery over who and what the character is and what their past entails. I cannot begin to explain how annoying this was, and i love a good mystery mc
then we get into the men that are “bonded” with this character (the whole “why choose” aspect of this book), and this is really the icing on the cake. there is absolutely no reason why I would want any of these men except MAYBE one who isn’t even really a part of the story until somewhere towards the end. let me tell you why each mmc is bad:
this was not a good book for so many reasons
TW: SA, violence, EA
ok from the get go the writing in this book was very poorly edited, with many grammar mistakes and spelling errors that were just a bit infuriating. ok, not the worst thing, sometimes a given with independently published authors
but then…we get into the structure of the story. of which there is none. no plot, just interactions and this weird mystery over who and what the character is and what their past entails. I cannot begin to explain how annoying this was, and i love a good mystery mc
then we get into the men that are “bonded” with this character (the whole “why choose” aspect of this book), and this is really the icing on the cake. there is absolutely no reason why I would want any of these men except MAYBE one who isn’t even really a part of the story until somewhere towards the end. let me tell you why each mmc is bad:
- gabe: is a doormat and has no personality through the entire book and his only purpose is to be bodyguard and liaison for the other men
-north: controlling POS who does not give a fuck about the wants and needs of fmc, literally has her get a tracking chip put into her neck???? literal EA
- nox: literal r*pist. huh??? and you expect me to want to like him in the next book??? not to mention he’s her teacher???
- gryphon: doesn’t interact at all with fmc, until he does, and then he doesn’t again. like he does not care, i am convinced. also why should i care????
- atlas: the only one i gave a shit about and he was kinda cringe /:
the ending of this book was so hastily written and the action made no sense to me and i still don’t understand fmc’s power. like is it nightmares? is it death? suffering? I don’t know. all I can say is that I have more questions than answers.
i like torturing myself with bad books so best believe i will be reading the next book in this series. i love wasting my time. who knows, maybe ill dnf.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Violence, and War
Moderate: Emotional abuse and Sexual harassment
n0v3d's review against another edition
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
I found Oli to to be such a let down as a main female protagonist. She's all thought and no action. Never once did she try to plan this grand escape to get away after being found. She says f*ck constantly or "I could die". She's 19 but acts like she's 13, which makes sense to the story given the age she ran away. It makes for very boring and repetitive internal dialogue. The biggest problem I had with this book was Oli hiding her power from the reader the WHOLE book (expect the last chapter). I get her hiding it from those around her but it doesn't make sense to hide it from the reader. I think it would have made the character easier to understand and empathize with, if we as the reader knew her ability. I know the author probably did this to build suspense for but doesn't offer any value, imo. Lastly, I would consider this book to be a YA for sure which I don't think it's marketed that way.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Misogyny and Sexual assault
Moderate: Bullying
Minor: Violence, Vomit, and Abortion
lauraelovesbooks's review against another edition
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
The first time I read this, it was a five star read for me. I loved the dynamic with Oli and her bonds and how they felt about her after she ran away. While that is still true on my reread, I found myself a lot more aware of how little information we are given in this book and how little actually happens.
This series could have been a fantastic trilogy but was instead dragged out longer than it should have been. It got to the point where the books were all spice and many major plot points fizzled out or were abandoned entirely.
Nonetheless, I still enjoy this book and its introduction to the characters
This series could have been a fantastic trilogy but was instead dragged out longer than it should have been. It got to the point where the books were all spice and many major plot points fizzled out or were abandoned entirely.
Nonetheless, I still enjoy this book and its introduction to the characters
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual assault
Moderate: Violence and Death of parent
sweetteaandfiction's review against another edition
challenging
dark
tense
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
5.0
The Bonds that Tie series by J Bree is a now complete six book RH series that I am struggling to put down. I am nearly done with book four, and I started the series two days ago. It is that good.
PROS:
🖤The gifted system
🤍The fact the gifted have a rift that reminds me of the X-Men VS The Brotherhood
🖤Everyone has their own lives and trauma that predate the story being told and help shape it.
🤍Sage
🖤All the unique gifts
CONS:
🤍The Bonds not giving Oleander the benefit of the doubt about running away when they know the Resistance exists
🖤The Resistance
🤍The fact people treat any of the other gifted like they are lesser or scary or anything other than just equal.
👢👢👢👢👢 out of five perfect pairs of thrifted boots
PROS:
🖤The gifted system
🤍The fact the gifted have a rift that reminds me of the X-Men VS The Brotherhood
🖤Everyone has their own lives and trauma that predate the story being told and help shape it.
🤍Sage
🖤All the unique gifts
CONS:
🤍The Bonds not giving Oleander the benefit of the doubt about running away when they know the Resistance exists
🖤The Resistance
🤍The fact people treat any of the other gifted like they are lesser or scary or anything other than just equal.
👢👢👢👢👢 out of five perfect pairs of thrifted boots
Content Warnings
Graphic: Abandonment
Moderate: Misogyny, Violence, and Stalking
Minor: Death, Sexual assault, Sexual content, and Death of parent
psychnp's review against another edition
dark
emotional
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual assault
Moderate: Bullying, Confinement, Death, Emotional abuse, Infidelity, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Toxic relationship, Violence, Kidnapping, Medical trauma, Murder, Gaslighting, Toxic friendship, Abandonment, Sexual harassment, and War
Minor: Rape, Grief, and Death of parent
r00sroos's review against another edition
adventurous
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
2.5
The amount of swearing is insane and feels really unnecessary. Oli's inner monologue feels like a mix of "kill me" and "f*ck me" and its gets a bit repetitive and annoying.
No idea what's happening the first half of the book and it took a lot of willpower not to dnf, but the action took off around the last 45 minutes of the (audio)book.
Does it sound like I hated the book? Yes. Did I? No. And I actually will read/listen to the other books because I'm sure it will get better lol.
No idea what's happening the first half of the book and it took a lot of willpower not to dnf, but the action took off around the last 45 minutes of the (audio)book.
Does it sound like I hated the book? Yes. Did I? No. And I actually will read/listen to the other books because I'm sure it will get better lol.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Rape, Sexual assault, and Violence
Moderate: Bullying
leikyr's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
- 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? It's complicated
3.0
it was waaay to slow for me. basically all the action happens in the last fourth of the book. untill then it is lots of yearning, longing and backstory
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Torture, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Kidnapping, Grief, Death of parent, and Fire/Fire injury
Moderate: Panic attacks/disorders
Minor: Abortion
smartcookiesca's review against another edition
dark
funny
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying and Violence
Moderate: Infidelity
Minor: Death of parent