I loved Thieves’ Gambit and was eagerly awaiting Heist Royale, but sadly it fell pretty flat for me.
The story picks up 6 months after the end of bookI loved Thieves’ Gambit and was eagerly awaiting Heist Royale, but sadly it fell pretty flat for me.
The story picks up 6 months after the end of book 1 and I probably should have refreshed my memories before diving into this one. The author doesn’t really use any page time rehashing what occurred in book 1, which made me feel a bit disconnected from the characters. The pacing was also very slow in the beginning and really didn’t pick up until another gambit begins (around a third of the way in). Even with this new gambit, all of the mystery, excitement, and high stakes from book 1 were missing. The second chance romance felt very forced between Devroe and Ross and honestly, I’m not sure how she got past his betrayal in book 1. The ending was also pretty anticlimactic and didn’t leave me feeling 100% satisfied with where our characters ended up.
Jade Wheeler did a great job with the narration and I’m not sure I would have continued reading this if I didn’t have the audio.
I have loved Jandy Nelson’s books in the past, but I think I’m not in the right mood/mindset for this one. It’s difficult to keep track of aDNF at 14%
I have loved Jandy Nelson’s books in the past, but I think I’m not in the right mood/mindset for this one. It’s difficult to keep track of all the characters and what’s happening. The story is told via multiple POV’s, diary entries, notes, letters, etc and the addition of magical realism is making the story all very chaotic and overwhelming. I might try this one again later, but I think it’s best to put this one down for now.
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A Fragile Enchantment had a lot of potential and the blurb had me very interested, but sadly the story fell flat for me. This young adult fantasy had A Fragile Enchantment had a lot of potential and the blurb had me very interested, but sadly the story fell flat for me. This young adult fantasy had a bit of everything - magic, mystery, political intrigue, and of course romance. Unfortunately, the characters weren’t especially compelling and I didn’t feel truly invested in the romance between Kit and Niamh. The writing was good and I liked the magic in the world, but the overall pace of the story felt too slow. The big reveals didn’t pack any punch because it was obvious what was going to happen. The ending wrapped up very neatly and a lot of the previous problems our characters faced were glossed over/resolved quickly. There wasn’t anything terrible about A Fragile Enchantment, but there also wasn’t anything amazing about the story either.
The highlight of the book was the narration by Fran Burgoyne. Her performance was fantastic! She voiced each character distinctly and I didn’t have any issues differentiating between characters thanks to the variety of accents and tones used.
CW: financial issues, political turmoil, war (past), alcoholism/recovering alcoholic, child abuse/physical abuse (past), disowned by parent/family due to sexual orientation (past, secondary character), classism, homophobia, chronic illness
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Heartless Hunter was an intriguing and entertaining young adult fantasy. That first chapter had me invested in the story and I couldn't wait 3.5 stars
Heartless Hunter was an intriguing and entertaining young adult fantasy. That first chapter had me invested in the story and I couldn't wait to see how things played out. Enemies to lovers is one of my favorite tropes and I really enjoyed the game of cat and mouse between Gideon and Rune. I liked how they kept each other on their toes and also repeatedly thwarted each other. Unfortunately, the transition to more didn't flow naturally for me, but that might be because there was a love triangle element also at play in the story. What kept this from being a really stellar read though, was the last quarter or so of the book. It didn't bother me that I saw most of the twists coming, but the delivery of the reveals was a let down because so much information was thrown at the reader in the end. This greatly diminished the emotional impact those reveals had. The ending didn't make the most sense to me either, but I'm intrigued enough to want to find out how the story ends.
I both read the ebook and listened to the audiobook and thought Grace Gray did a great job with the narration. She was perfect as Rune, but I did find it difficult to sometimes differentiate between some of the characters (for example - Alex and Gideon).
Lots of content warnings in this one, but some of the major ones are: death of loved ones (past), grief, PTSD, repeated rape/forced sexual relationship (past), enslavement and torture (past), murder/death, violence - guns, fighting, cutting/knives, persecution and witch hunt/purging
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This was such a fun and entertaining read! Action, adventure, mystery, and a bit of romance too! The Gambit was like a cross between the Ital4.5 stars
This was such a fun and entertaining read! Action, adventure, mystery, and a bit of romance too! The Gambit was like a cross between the Italian Job/Ocean's Eleven and the Amazing Race (and a little Hunger Games too). I loved the variety of characters and how diverse they all were. You never knew who was truly working with you or against you. The secondary characters added great tension and humor to the story. The book was fast paced and kept me engaged and guessing. I did figure out one of the plot points earlyish, but even that one I didn't realize the full extent of until the big reveal.
Ross was such a fantastic character. She was smart, quick on her feet, and showed so much grace under pressure. She was also a wonderfully relatable teen, who wanted to spread her wings and leave the nest. It was her complex relationship with her mother that really intrigued me and set the emotional stakes very high. I wasn't as invested in her connection to Devroe though and the romance aspect felt a bit forced between them.
I both listened to and read the ebook of Thieves' Gambit and the narration by Jade Wheeler was amazing! She did such a fantastic job with the variety of characters and accents. I had no problems differentiating between all of the characters. Definitely recommend enjoying this one on audiobook if you can!
Note: Thieves' Gambit is part of a series (maybe a duology, but probably a trilogy). Readers should know that while the main action of this book is wrapped up, the larger storyline is not complete. The book does end on a cliffhanger, but not a gut punch/rip your heart to shreds cliffy.
CW: violence (guns, knives, etc), fighting, life threatening situations, kidnapping & ransom, theft, death of parent (past), grief
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I’m a big fan of Ashley Schumacher’s writing and In the Orbit of You started off really strong. The premise intrigued me (please be sure to c3.5 stars
I’m a big fan of Ashley Schumacher’s writing and In the Orbit of You started off really strong. The premise intrigued me (please be sure to check CW’s) and I was drawn into the story right away. Unfortunately, the beginning, middle, and end chapter format/breaks didn’t make the most sense to me and the story went from love to like by the end.
Ashley Schumacher captured all the yearning, joy, confusion, and heartache of young love well. I wanted to root so hard for Nova and Sam (even if it was a little odd that they would have such deep and lasting feelings for each other starting at the age of 5/6). As certain plot points continued to drag on and on (and on) though, things started to derail. I can forgive a certain amount of back and forth and lack of communication, even more so in YA, but this pushed me beyond my limit. (view spoiler)[The emotional cheating (and ultimately physical cheating) really soured the romance between Sam and Nova for me. His childhood was 100% heartbreaking, but just like Abigail pointed out - that doesn’t excuse his terrible behavior. Sam said “cheater” was a trigger for him and Nova’s previous boyfriend cheated on her, yet they still did this. I guess these choices just drove home the author’s point that Sam and Nova are young and needed to step back and figure themselves out first, before anything else. (hide spoiler)] The ending was hopeful though and allowed our characters to grow into themselves. It left me smiling, but I’m sad this one didn’t fully work for me.
This was an emotional young adult novel about loss, grief, and finding your own way. Erin Hahn pulls no punches, so please be sure to check content waThis was an emotional young adult novel about loss, grief, and finding your own way. Erin Hahn pulls no punches, so please be sure to check content warnings before starting. I thought the depiction of grief and the different ways people process that pain was very realistic. Even If It Breaks Your Heart is a coming of age story about chasing dreams and being comfortable in your own skin. Sometimes the details about bull riding and barrel racing were a bit overwhelming for me, but it was also interesting to learn about a sport I know nothing about. The slow burn, friends (after a rough start) to lovers romance between Winnie and Case was very sweet and I appreciated that there was no third act break up. I think throwing in that drama would have been too much considering all the other plot lines and issues our characters were facing. Winnie and Case had very satisfying character arcs and I loved seeing them grow and change. Winnie's relationship with her siblings was definitely a highlight of the book, but I do wish we would have had a little more resolution to her relationship with her father. The epilogue was wonderfully hopeful and the perfect way to say goodbye to these characters.
CW: death of friend (past, but many mentions and flashbacks to the friendship and deterioration of health), grief, financial concerns and food insecurity, parental abandonment (past), parental neglect, chronic illness, death of parent (past), toxic masculinity, mentions of past animal neglect, truancy, underage drinking, mentions of pandemic
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This was a bit of an anticlimactic end to the series. Many of the main players seemed to act out of character and their thoughts and actions didn't fuThis was a bit of an anticlimactic end to the series. Many of the main players seemed to act out of character and their thoughts and actions didn't fully make sense. (view spoiler)[ There was so much build up throughout the series for a no holds barred showdown between Jude and Madoc and it just ended up fizzling out. I find it incredibly hard to believe that this war hardened ruthless general could not best Jude (who has trained for all of 5 minutes) in combat or see through her deception. What was even more unbelievable was his reaction at the end. Some of his soldiers refused to back down/repent for what they did, and yet Madoc just threw in the towel when all the dust settled. The biggest disappointment though, was the off page death of Locke. I honestly thought it was a joke and couldn't believe that after all of his double crossing and sh*t stirring, Holly Black wouldn't give readers the satisfaction of seeing Locke's downfall.
I still don't fully feel the love between Cardan and Jude, but I liked that more time was spent on their romance and with them being vulnerable in this book (though I would have loved to see more of Cardan on the page). They certainly have physical chemistry and I didn't mind the slow burn build up of trust and care between them. I'm just not sure that translates into eternal love. Speaking of eternity, Jude is still mortal and I was surprised that this as well as how long her and Cardan would rule (isn't Oak still supposed to rule one day?) weren't addressed. The epilogue felt a tad too cheezy and happy for such an overall dark series (remember that grisly opening scene?), but perhaps that was the point. (hide spoiler)]
Caitlyn Kelly has been wonderful throughout this series and I'm so glad she was able to narrate all of the books. Overall this was an entertaining series with intriguing characters, but I neither loved nor hated it.
After having mixed feelings about book 1, I'm really glad I continued on with the series. This book was much better paced and I really enjoyed seeing After having mixed feelings about book 1, I'm really glad I continued on with the series. This book was much better paced and I really enjoyed seeing Jude and Cardan settle into their roles and continue to maneuver themselves to maintain control. Jude still isn't my favorite, but she's growing on me. It's a great contrast between Jude, who is a murderer, and Cardan, who is not. Both can be manipulative and cruel, but it's clear a lot of that is armor/a mask to survive. I definitely felt more romance between them in this book, even if it's reluctant. The book had some good twists, even if you could see where it was going, and I'm glad I don't need to wait to read the conclusion! Caitlin Kelly's narration was wonderful again and the variation in her voices made the audiobook really enjoyable.
This was an intriguing read/listen, but I’m not sure I fully understand all the moving pieces just yet. The book started off pretty violently and set This was an intriguing read/listen, but I’m not sure I fully understand all the moving pieces just yet. The book started off pretty violently and set the stage for what was to come. There was a lot more politics and scheming than I was expecting and the pacing felt slow to me until the end. I’m also not sure I actually like any of the characters all that much. I was really hoping for more romance, but I’m sure there will be more as the series progresses.
Madoc and his complicated relationship with Jude is probably the most interesting thing to me right now. He may be a stone cold ruthless murderer, but he also has his own code of honor and loves Jude in his own bonkers way. It will be interesting to see how this dynamic evolves and changes through the books.
The narration by Caitlin Kelly was really enjoyable and I thought she did a great job voicing all of the characters. I did have a little trouble differentiating between characters when multiple people were in a scene, but overall, the audiobook was wonderful. I have mixed feelings about the book, but I’m intrigued enough to continue on.
This was a sweet (and sometimes frustrating) friends to lovers romance. Elliot and Auden meet when they’re 16, so this starts as YA, but the 3.5 stars
This was a sweet (and sometimes frustrating) friends to lovers romance. Elliot and Auden meet when they’re 16, so this starts as YA, but the book spans several years, so I would categorize it more as a new adult romance.
The book is broken down into 3 consecutive summers and then college. I usually love this kind of build up, but I felt like the transitions between sections was really jarring. We never get to see them interacting except for during the short summer trips (and even that was somewhat lacking), so it was a little hard to believe in their connection.
I think my biggest issue with the book was that Auden would say she was fine with Elliot’s decisions/focus on hockey, and then be hurt that he wasn’t picking her. I found the scene on the couch cringey and awkward, especially because of the lack of consent. It always felt like Auden was coercing/convincing Elliot to take things further (even though we know from his POV chapters that he does actually want to). The book was fairly predictable (lots of lack of communication and back and forth), but the writing kept me intrigued and I definitely want to try some of the author’s other books in the future.
CW: parental abandonment (past), divorce, strained family relationships ...more
This was such a heartwarming and thought provoking novel! Give Me a Sign is part coming-of-age story and part sweet romance. It explores what it meansThis was such a heartwarming and thought provoking novel! Give Me a Sign is part coming-of-age story and part sweet romance. It explores what it means to fit in, to struggle with identity, and to find community. I learned so much about Deaf culture and camp Gray Wolf brought back my own fond memories of summer camp. The friends to lovers slow burn romance was so sweet and captured those young love insecurities and vulnerabilities so perfectly. Lilah’s struggle with her Deaf identity was particularly emotional and I really loved her character arc and growth. Some moments in the book borderlined on preachy, but I think that had more to do with this novel being intended for a YA audience than anything else. The heavier moments were balanced well with the more lighthearted ones (though there is quite a terrifying event towards the end of the book that I found very difficult to listen to) and I’m very impressed that this was a debut.
The audiobook was really well done and Elizabeth Robbins was perfect as Lilah. I liked that the speech was sometimes muffled, which helped to understand what Lilah was experiencing.
I've been dying for this book since the moment I finished Divine Rivals. The writing was just as beautiful and touching and I couldn't wait to find ouI've been dying for this book since the moment I finished Divine Rivals. The writing was just as beautiful and touching and I couldn't wait to find out what happened to Roman and Iris. I really, really liked the book, but sadly it wasn't love.
Things that worked: - Iris and Roman forever <3 - The cast of secondary characters. I really liked Tobias, but I felt like he was just dropped into the story and readers weren't given a chance to see his relationship with Attie grow. That made their romance feel forced and so it didn't have the emotional impact that it could have. I'm hopeful that there might be a spin off for them or that Rebecca Ross revisits Oath in the future. - Though it was a bit accelerated, I liked the second chance-ish aspect to Iris and Roman's romance. He got to fall in love with her all over again. - I really enjoyed the role Iris (and to a lesser degree Attie) took in the story. They didn't cower or turn away from the hard moments and were both such strong and intelligent heroines. - The sibling relationship between Iris and Forest. These two loved each other so much and have endured so much through this story. This plot thread really hit me in the feels.
Things that left me wanting more: - Some plot points didn't feel fully developed and there were too many convenient solutions to every issue (the "heist", surviving the numerous threats to safety, etc). Most of these characters really did have nine lives. - The books are what I would consider fantasy lite, but so much of Ruthless Vows revolved around the gods, myths, and magic that I needed more details and explanations for everything to flow smoothly. The conclusion to the main conflict with Dacre felt especially anticlimactic and somewhat unbelievable. There was so much build up and foreboding and then it was all over and readers needed to shift gears emotionally almost immediately. - I wanted more romance and swoony moments between Roman and Iris. The epistolary trope was strong, but I would have loved if they had more page time together. - The epilogue. The POV was fitting and a perfect compliment to the epilogue of Divine Rivals, but it left me with several unanswered questions. Perhaps this isn't the end of this story.
I mainly listened to the audiobook of Ruthless Vows and really enjoyed the narration again by Rebecca Norfolk and Alex Wingfield. I do wish there would have been a little more variation in the voices used though as POV's changed/different characters were speaking. For example, most of the male characters all sounded the same. Overall, it was still a great listening experience.
CW: death of loved ones, war and destruction, kidnapping and loss of memory, PTSD, war wounds and lasting health effects, grief, murder, assassination attempt, firing squad, vigilantism, curfew...more
This was such a fun and cute read! It had all the things I love about Ali Hazelwood's writing - witty banter, fun secondary characters, and wonderful This was such a fun and cute read! It had all the things I love about Ali Hazelwood's writing - witty banter, fun secondary characters, and wonderful chemistry between our leads. Yes, there was still the usual Ali 'he's so massive and she's so smol', but I felt like it worked better in this book since it's YA/NA and there aren't any open door sex scenes. I actually really liked and appreciated how sex and sexuality were addressed and handled in the book.
Nolan was such a softie inside and he was just so gone for Mallory. The little (and big) ways he showed he cared were so sweet and I loved how supportive he was. I actually felt like there should have been more grovel from Mallory after what she said, but I can understand why she would be upset. The epilogue was so perfectly sweet and I loved the glimpse into the future. It was also really interesting to learn more about the world of chess and the rigors of the sport. I had no idea so much training went into it!
I think Mallory and her relationship with her mother and sisters was what kept me from completely loving this one. I didn't fully understand why Mallory felt so guilty/the need to take on so much responsibility for the household. It bothered me how they all treated Mallory/allowed it to happen, and yet were mad that she assumed that mothering role. Though it was resolved at the end, it still left me with an unsettled feeling.
I read the ebook and listened to the audiobook of Check & Mate, and Karissa Vacker was amazing! I absolutely loved her narration! She's so talented and voices various characters distinctly with ease. I'm always happy to listen to titles that she narrates.
CW: death of parent (past), parental infidelity, sexism, misogyny, parent with rheumatoid arthritis, grief, financial insecurity, violent incident with family member (who had an illness that affected their cognitive function)
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Garden of the Cursed was an entertaining YA fantasy romance. This is my first book by the author and the cover definitely intrigued me and got me to Garden of the Cursed was an entertaining YA fantasy romance. This is my first book by the author and the cover definitely intrigued me and got me to pick it up. The pacing felt slow at times even with all of the fighting/action, but the mystery of Adrius’s curse and Marlow’s mother kept me listening. Some of the twists were predictable, but I thought the plot threads came together pretty well.
I’m not 100% sold on the second chance-ish friends to enemies to lovers romance between Marlow and Adrius and I felt more frustrated than anything with them most of the time. I tried to keep in mind that they’re just teenagers, but it became increasingly difficult since they never talked to each other and the same miscommunication kept happening over and over again. The book ends with an interesting reveal and cliffhanger, but it’s not a cliffhanger that will leave you feeling gutted.
The narration by Jennifer Blom was enjoyable and I thought she did a wonderful job as Marlow. Some of the characters were voiced similarly though and there were times when it was challenging to distinguish between characters.
This was a really entertaining young adult fantasy. It's part of a duology, but I appreciated that the book did not end with a cliffhanger. The novel This was a really entertaining young adult fantasy. It's part of a duology, but I appreciated that the book did not end with a cliffhanger. The novel closes in a way that leaves some paths open for further exploration, but also feels complete. There is a significant romantic plot line in the book, but the focus of the story is on Xingyin's journey and growth. I will say that the love triangle was done really well (they're not my favorite) and the author did get me to ship the heroine with the "villian". LOL Some parts of the novel were a bit too easy/unbelievable (like the battles and the pearls/essence) and some plot points had some holes, but overall I felt things tied together well and it was a satisfying read. I'm looking forward to reading the next book!
The audiobook was superbly narrated by Natalie Naudus and the casting could not have been more perfect. She voiced all the characters distinctly and conveyed so much emotion in her performance. Definitely recommend the audiobook!
So I didn't love Bully, (read my review here), but I thought maybe reading this book would clear things up for me/help me understand what happened betSo I didn't love Bully, (read my review here), but I thought maybe reading this book would clear things up for me/help me understand what happened better. Unfortunately, it just reinforced that this series is not for me.
Being inside Jared's head was even more terrible than what I had imagined was going through his mind in Bully. His thoughts and actions contradicted each other so much and he was just so incredibly angry. Honestly, every single character in this book needed therapy. I had hoped that there would be something redeeming about his character, but he truly is awful. It still bothered me too, that Tate forgave him so easily for everything that he'd done. The writing was better this time around and I really was impressed that this wasn't just a regurgitated version of Bully. I liked seeing certain scenes from a different POV and just like the first book, this was a car crash I couldn't look away from.
I think for a bully romance to work for me, I need more growth and change from the characters and for the majority of the story to take place years later. I think having so many details about Jared's abuse of Tate and the lack of maturity by pretty much everyone was just too much to overcome. So thanks, but no thanks. This is the end of the line for me and the Fall Away series.
Lots of CW's: death of parent (past), physically & emotionally abusive parent (past), alcoholic parent (past), unstable home life, anger, depression, grief, attempted sexual assault, slut shaming, revenge porn/recording without consent, OW/OM drama, MMC has numerous sexual partners and experiences prior to starting a physical relationship with the FMC, fighting, bullying (obviously) and harassment...more
All the stars! I rarely reread, but I wanted to have all the details fresh before starting Ruthless Vows. Divine Rivals was just asReread January 2024
All the stars! I rarely reread, but I wanted to have all the details fresh before starting Ruthless Vows. Divine Rivals was just as amazing and gripping as the first time I read it! I fell in love with Iris and Roman all over again and I still cried for the Sycamore Platoon. The audio is so well done and I'm happy to see that the same narrators (Alex Wingfield & Rebecca Norfolk) perform again in Ruthless Vows. The ending still hurts my heart so much and I'm ready to find out how the story ends.
***** Original review March 2023
I had seen and heard nothing but glowing reviews for Divine Rivals and I worried that it might not live up to the hype. Well folks, this book was absolutely amazing. It's my first novel by Rebecca Ross and I am stunned and in awe of her talent. The rivals to friends to lovers romance and epistolary elements in the novel were chef’s kiss. The mix of fantasy and historical kept things engaging and completely drew me into the story. This book consumed me and I didn't want to put it down. I appreciated that Ross didn't shy away from the more difficult topics (please see CW's) and instead showed grief, healing, love, and loss in a beautifully raw and sometimes bittersweet way. I cried several times in the novel, some happy and some sad tears, but it was chapter 32 and the story of Sycamore Platoon that had me stopping my walk and quietly weeping on the sidewalk.
The romance between Iris and Roman had me swooning and grinning so hard. I loved how their relationship developed and evolved from would be rivals to so much more. It was such a tender and beautiful exploration of first love. The series is a duology, so I knew after feeling so much joy there would be a painful cliffhanger, but that ending still gutted me. Iris and Roman have my whole heart and I'll be dying a little each day as I wait for the sequel.
I both and read and listened to Divine Rivals, and Alex Wingfield and Rebecca Norfolk were phenomenal! They truly became Roman and Iris and their voices complemented each other so well. I also loved how the audio was produced so that each narrator was reading their letters even if it wasn't their POV chapter. It created a more immersive listening experience and heightened all of the emotions. Definitely recommend this one on audio!
CW (from the author): Loss of a parent, loss of a sibling, a parent struggling with alcoholism, profanity: mild, depictions of PTSD, violence: moderate to severe, mature scenes: present on the page, but not explicit
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Gilded was an entertaining young adult fantasy. I enjoyed the imaginative world Marissa Meyer created and felt very invested in the character3.5 stars
Gilded was an entertaining young adult fantasy. I enjoyed the imaginative world Marissa Meyer created and felt very invested in the characters and story right away. I especially enjoyed Serilda's stories and her friendship/relationship with Gild. Rebecca Soler did a fantastic job with the narration and I had no problem differentiating between characters. Her performance was really wonderful and helped bring the story to life. I often have problems listening to fantasy audiobooks though, so I was glad I had the ebook version too.
Unfortunately, the pacing slowed to a crawl in the middle of the book and it started to feel like a lot of filler so that the story could be spread between two books. Things picked up again at the end, but so much got thrown at the reader that it felt very rushed. Gilded could have easily been 100 pages shorter or wrapped up entirely in one book. The book ends with a cliffhanger and I'm curious to see what happens to Gild and Serilda, but I'm not sure I can make it another 500+ pages to find out.
Kristen Dwyer is a talented writer (which is why I rated this 2 stars), but this book was too toxic for me. I almost DNF'ed several times and honestlyKristen Dwyer is a talented writer (which is why I rated this 2 stars), but this book was too toxic for me. I almost DNF'ed several times and honestly, I really should have. Some parts were too YA (the miscommunication/lack of communication angst got old really fast) and other parts were beyond what I would consider YA (open door sex scenes and the amount of profanity). I know teens swear and have sex, but with so much already going on, it felt like it pushed the limits of the YA genre.
Reading this book was exhausting and there wasn't truly any plot. The big "betrayal" was a let down after so much build up and Ellis never understands or accepts that it was out of love/to help her and not a punishment. It romanticized a really unhealthy co-dependent relationship between Ellis and Easton. Instead of discussing any of their problems or going to therapy to sort through the self-esteem, abandonment, and trust issues, these two magically make up and end up back together. The book states that love isn't always enough, but apparently this doesn't apply to Ellis and Easton's dysfunctional and unhealthy relationship.
I both read and listened to the audiobook of Some Mistakes Were Made and it was narrated wonderfully by Karissa Vacker (and a bit by Heath Miller). Both narrators captured the pain, confusion, and vulnerability of first love so well.
CW: parental abandonment and neglect, mentions of drugs and incarceration, fighting, open door sex scenes, profanity, poverty/differences in socioeconomic status...more
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