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innae's review against another edition
4.5
This one took me a bit to get into..I have not read the previous books in the series. Saying that..not sure how those who already knew Lev and Bailey made it through this book. It hit me so hard and I just met them! I have never known anyone who got caught up with an addiction, but this story felt true to life. Heartbreaking and beautiful, and all the things you want in a romance.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Addiction and Sexual content
Moderate: Death of parent
alamayhem_reads's review against another edition
dark
emotional
hopeful
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
I had a really good time reading this book! It was super addicting and had me invested in the story from the very first chapter.
I found Bailey and Lev’s story to be super intriguing, but also interesting. It was eye-opening to see them admit that their relationship was borderline obsessive, but I liked the way they addressed that. It helped them to make smart choices for the benefit of both of them as the story went along.
I really appreciated Bailey’s character development, as it truly showed how her experiences and addiction shaped her into the person she was meant to become by the end of the novel.
I also found myself tearing up at moments throughout the storyas it was very sad, but also heartwarming. I loved seeing Lev and Bailey’s family’s reactions and their ultimate support to help Bailey get the help and independence she needed to get better.
The spicy scenes throughout the novel were super hot, and I found myself blushing at multiple scenes throughout the book.Especially the snow scene heheh.
I was in awe that this book is the fourth in the series, and I was amazed that the author has written a book for literally everyone part of Bailey and Lev’s families. She even has the stories of their parents falling in love! I find that incredible and I am definitely interested in picking up another book in this world.
Although some of the writing could be a little cringey at points, I reminded myself that I was reading from the POV of a high school senior and a college freshman. Everything they said and thought seemed very accurate for their ages, so I was able to just giggle and find what they said to be hilarious at times.
Overall, I really enjoyed reading this novel. It touched me, kept me intrigued and rooting for Bailey and Lev the whole time, and I would love to pick up another book in this universe! I rate this book 4/5 stars! 🌟
I found Bailey and Lev’s story to be super intriguing, but also interesting. It was eye-opening to see them admit that their relationship was borderline obsessive, but I liked the way they addressed that. It helped them to make smart choices for the benefit of both of them as the story went along.
I also found myself tearing up at moments throughout the story
The spicy scenes throughout the novel were super hot, and I found myself blushing at multiple scenes throughout the book.
I was in awe that this book is the fourth in the series, and I was amazed that the author has written a book for literally everyone part of Bailey and Lev’s families. She even has the stories of their parents falling in love! I find that incredible and I am definitely interested in picking up another book in this world.
Although some of the writing could be a little cringey at points, I reminded myself that I was reading from the POV of a high school senior and a college freshman. Everything they said and thought seemed very accurate for their ages, so I was able to just giggle and find what they said to be hilarious at times.
Overall, I really enjoyed reading this novel. It touched me, kept me intrigued and rooting for Bailey and Lev the whole time, and I would love to pick up another book in this universe! I rate this book 4/5 stars! 🌟
Content Warnings
Graphic: Drug abuse, Drug use, Self harm, Suicidal thoughts, Death of parent, and Addiction
Moderate: Mental illness
bookgirly_for_u's review against another edition
emotional
funny
informative
inspiring
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
The spice was very minimal and didn't go depth into it as my liking but still an amazing book and still was some spice❤️I would definitely still recommend and I loved the storyline and the connection these two had so I definitely had to give it 5 stars 🌟
Content Warnings
Moderate: Addiction, Drug use, Cursing, and Sexual content
jtbooklover's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Bailey and Lev's story is tragic and magical and absolutely perfect. I loved every book in this series and would be hard pressed to pick one as a favorite. As per usual, Ms. Shen will make you love the characters, break your heart and try to squish it all back together. You'll never be the same but the journey is totally worth it. Read ALL of these and you'll realize why L.J. Shen is truly one of my favorite authors.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Drug abuse and Addiction
nero_nash's review
challenging
emotional
hopeful
informative
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Someone pass me the vodka...
It was a long and super painful journey. It was a tough read for me and I had to keep reminding myself that this was all because of the drugs and the withdrawals.
Lev's love for her was so beautiful and one thing is for certain these Cole men love hard and they love with their whole being.
It was so great seeing some glimpses of Rosie. I truly loved her.
Loving an addict can be hard. But when it comes to recovery love and support are the most important aspect of recovering.
It was a long and super painful journey. It was a tough read for me and I had to keep reminding myself that this was all because of the drugs and the withdrawals.
Lev's love for her was so beautiful and one thing is for certain these Cole men love hard and they love with their whole being.
It was so great seeing some glimpses of Rosie. I truly loved her.
Loving an addict can be hard. But when it comes to recovery love and support are the most important aspect of recovering.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Addiction, Drug use, and Drug abuse
Moderate: Blood, Alcohol, Death of parent, Grief, and Cursing
Minor: Pregnancy, Self harm, Violence, Bullying, and Sexual content
thmallory's review against another edition
emotional
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Addiction, Drug abuse, and Drug use
leoofyourdreams's review against another edition
dark
emotional
sad
medium-paced
- 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
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Drug abuse and Addiction
thebookjunkee's review against another edition
emotional
sad
medium-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
5.0
I don’t even know where to begin. This was such a beautifully written story. Bailey and Lev’s relationship was something straight out of a story book. Childhood best friends, living next door to each other, who become each other’s muse. When life is shaken for Lev, Bailey is there to pick up the pieces. And vice versa when it comes to Lev with Bailey. The love this man has for this woman is out of bounds! This is a story about love, loss, addiction and the road to recovery for all of it.
LJ Shen hit it out of the ballpark with this one. She did an amazing job portraying every side of addiction and the after math of the choices that are made - and how those decisions impact so many lives. I ugly cried the last few chapters in this. Absolutely devoured this book! You may want to check triggers on this one as there are some heavy topics that may be hard for some readers.
LJ Shen hit it out of the ballpark with this one. She did an amazing job portraying every side of addiction and the after math of the choices that are made - and how those decisions impact so many lives. I ugly cried the last few chapters in this. Absolutely devoured this book! You may want to check triggers on this one as there are some heavy topics that may be hard for some readers.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Self harm, Addiction, and Suicidal thoughts
jennyfw's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Addiction and Drug use
Moderate: Addiction, Toxic friendship, Injury/Injury detail, Drug abuse, Drug use, and Grief
Minor: Suicide attempt and Death of parent
abiigrl's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Alcohol, Drug use, Addiction, Drug abuse, and Death of parent