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willa_reads_books's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
i just love this series
clockworkbook's review
4.0
2nd Read and even more heartbreaking.
3.5-4 stars (Need to think on it some)
Warning... Pedophilia, sexual and emotional abuse possible triggers.
This story delved into the painful and dark past of Reyes. I know it is fiction, but it made my heart hurt and bleed because of the truths of the subject matter. Reyes POV of their shared past added depth to their relationship.
3.5-4 stars (Need to think on it some)
Warning... Pedophilia, sexual and emotional abuse possible triggers.
This story delved into the painful and dark past of Reyes. I know it is fiction, but it made my heart hurt and bleed because of the truths of the subject matter. Reyes POV of their shared past added depth to their relationship.
april_reads's review against another edition
dark
fast-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
3.75
witchylevy's review
5.0
It was fun seeing Reyes perspective on things I already knew from Charley's. I liked that he's not as all powerful or in control as he seems. Reading about his abuse was so heartbreaking.
sullivc5's review
dark
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.5
divapitbull's review
3.0
Brighter Than the Sun is a novella that chronicles all of Charley and Reyes's interactions from the very beginning up until Charley tracks down Reyes's comatose, incarcerated body - from Reyes's point of view.
There isn't really anything new; and his POV doesn't honestly feel all that special - although it does offer insight into his sense of vulnerability and unworthiness - and confirms that he is - despite being the literal son of Satan - a good person.
It isn't really necessary to the Charley Davidson series - so it isn't a "must read"- but short and entertaining if you don't want to miss anything. Some reviews feel the book is quite dark - given the attention given to Reyes's abuse at the hands of Earl Walker. It didn't really seem to me that it was delved into anymore than it already has been in the other books - and while it's certainly not pleasant - the narration isn't overly detailed or descriptive with regards to the abuse.
There was one thing - which I haven't seen mentioned in other reviews - and now I'm wondering if I imagined it...but...there was an eye popping, shocking, STFU spoiler mentioned by Reyes about Ubie - that just nonchalantly slipped out of his mouth in one sentence and then was never mentioned again...and left me frozen in a state of "Wait. What? Back up? Come again?" for at least a full minute.
There isn't really anything new; and his POV doesn't honestly feel all that special - although it does offer insight into his sense of vulnerability and unworthiness - and confirms that he is - despite being the literal son of Satan - a good person.
It isn't really necessary to the Charley Davidson series - so it isn't a "must read"- but short and entertaining if you don't want to miss anything. Some reviews feel the book is quite dark - given the attention given to Reyes's abuse at the hands of Earl Walker. It didn't really seem to me that it was delved into anymore than it already has been in the other books - and while it's certainly not pleasant - the narration isn't overly detailed or descriptive with regards to the abuse.
There was one thing - which I haven't seen mentioned in other reviews - and now I'm wondering if I imagined it...but...there was an eye popping, shocking, STFU spoiler mentioned by Reyes about Ubie - that just nonchalantly slipped out of his mouth in one sentence and then was never mentioned again...and left me frozen in a state of "Wait. What? Back up? Come again?" for at least a full minute.
bouldermimi's review
5.0
Read 10/9/18
I miss these characters so much!! Told from Reyes Alexander Farrow's POV, he tells us how he first saw Charley as a dream and how her light would heal him and give him comfort. Then he sees her, standing before him, saving his life. Well, if you know their story, you will love this book!!
I miss these characters so much!! Told from Reyes Alexander Farrow's POV, he tells us how he first saw Charley as a dream and how her light would heal him and give him comfort. Then he sees her, standing before him, saving his life. Well, if you know their story, you will love this book!!