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corabookworm
emotional
hopeful
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
the beginning was a lot less interesting to me than the middle or ending, but it got more exciting and by the end there were some parts that really stood out and meant a lot to me <33
Content Warnings
Moderate: Acephobia/Arophobia, Alcohol
Minor: Homophobia, Self harm, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Lesbophobia
I loved this!! I mean, I love everything Grishaverse, so that’s not really saying much, but getting to dive deeper into this world and see it’s culture and religion and traditions more fully was so cool. I also loved all of the little nods to and references to things in the rest of the series, and finding out the background for other things. <33
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
gonna type up my review later, but holy shit this was an amazing book <33
amazing book and amazing narration, i just am not really in the mood for something this heavy and am pausing to read a more lighthearted book!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death, Mental illness, Pedophilia, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Trafficking, Grief, Death of parent, Pregnancy, Sexual harassment
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
As always, this is one of my favorite books. Elizabeth Acevedo is an amazing poet and reader, and this audiobook is literally fantastic.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Toxic relationship
Moderate: Body shaming, Cursing, Domestic abuse, Drug use, Fatphobia, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Racism, Sexism, Religious bigotry, Alcohol, Sexual harassment
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Well-written and interesting story, it was just very different from what I was anticipating and didn’t really grab me.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Toxic relationship, Violence
Some of the content was making me uncomfortable, and I’m just not in the mood for it currently.
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
This book was really really good! I can't formulate a full review at the moment because its almost midnight, but I loved the main character and the relationships/interactions she had with others (especially a certain Prince of Hearts). I didn't, however, love the pacing of this book. It felt a little choppy and off, especially at the beginning, and the short chapters (though I normally love them) didn't really help with that feeling. But the entire concept, characters, relationships, and plot was amazing, and I really really really need the sequel now.
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I really really enjoyed this book! It started out a little bit slow, and I wasn't really vibing with the characters or the writing style. But when the romance started to pick up, it got a lot more interesting, and towards the end I feel like the book really found it's voice, and the main character was a lot more likable. I'm definitely glad that I read this book, and if you're looking for a cute sapphic romance, this one's for you. :)
Content Warnings
Graphic: Dementia
Moderate: Chronic illness
Minor: Ableism, Death, Homophobia, Panic attacks/disorders, Abortion, Pregnancy, Lesbophobia, Injury/Injury detail, Classism
adventurous
emotional
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Honestly, for the most part this book felt like a four-star book, my least favorite of the series, but the ending was absolutely perfect so I had to bring up my rating haha. I love this series, and Finale was the most perfect conclusion to it. I can't wait to see more of this world (and some of the characters) in Once Upon a Broken Heart <3