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The Sunshine Court by Nora Sakavic

38 reviews

raleidoscop's review

dark emotional sad tense medium-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

4.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Emotional abuse, Homophobia, Physical abuse, Rape, Addiction, Bullying, Medical trauma, Slavery, Suicide attempt, Violence, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Suicide, Pedophilia, Child abuse, Death, Self harm, Sexual harassment, and Murder

rattaloui's review

dark emotional sad medium-paced

• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Domestic abuse, Gaslighting, Self harm, Sexual assault, Trafficking, Abandonment, Adult/minor relationship, Sexual violence, Slavery, Rape, Blood, Death, Emotional abuse, Grief, Injury/Injury detail, Murder, Sexual harassment, Child abuse, Mental illness, Suicide attempt, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Sexual content, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Torture, and Violence

wrongdecision's review against another edition

dark emotional funny reflective tense medium-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

4.5

Oh Jean...

I will try to summarise my love for this book in as few words as possible.

Jean was always a complicated character to me, someone who was difficult to love due to his complicity in Riko's violence until you really started thinking about his life and reasons.
I've read books 1 to 3 more times than I can count and the first two or three times I definitely did not like him.

This book perfectly lead us through what I started figuring out on my later rereads, fleshed out his person with his thoughts and struggles.

I adore Nora's writing and it was easy to love this book as well.

I loved all the Trojans we've met closer so far, Jeremy, Laila and Cat are a great addition to Jean as company and he will definitely not be able to escape their friendship and passion.
I can't wait to see how he grows after this.
I also am very curious to hear more about Jeremy's family life as we got a bunch of hints toward it already.

A little minus point to me, that isn't really one, was that Nora said she sees this as a stand alone, which it definitely is not.
I don't think anyone who starts with this book would understand what went on with the Ravens, the sport and the general idea behind everything early enough to keep reading.

Would not recommend this as a good start into the series, although I'm sure that wasn't what she intended for it to be anyways.

Seeing Neil come in at the end again brought me so much joy, btw.
I adore that man with every fibre of my being. He really is THE character of all time for me.
Love him.

Warning for everyone who is uncomfortable with cult recovery, sexual abuse and general abuse, torture and violence. There is a lot of hinted and some more graphic descriptions.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Violence, Toxic relationship, and Physical abuse

Moderate: Death, Suicide, Torture, Panic attacks/disorders, Bullying, Rape, and Sexual harassment

Minor: Homophobia, Emotional abuse, Grief, Blood, Murder, Death, and Vomit

aarno97's review

challenging dark hopeful sad tense 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

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Torture, Toxic relationship, Violence, and Sexual assault

Moderate: Sexual harassment, Abandonment, Blood, and Self harm

mellowreading's review

5.0

I was going to give this a 4 star because as much as I enjoyed it, the plot felt very repetitive and somehow rushed at the same time. But I added an extra star for Barkbark Von Barkenstein

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Suicide attempt, Rape, Death, Sexual assault, Torture, Sexual violence, Panic attacks/disorders, Grief, Sexual harassment, Gaslighting, Violence, Self harm, Pedophilia, Injury/Injury detail, Suicide, Emotional abuse, Eating disorder, Child death, Adult/minor relationship, and Blood

Moderate: Homophobia

katkan's review

dark emotional inspiring reflective sad tense medium-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

5.0

This book took me apart. I thought I was ready for what’s coming after reading Neil’s story, but oh boy I didn’t know what kind of storm was coming. 
Jean is so easy to dislike at the beginning. We kind of know what happened to him, how much he suffered. But he’s a rude bastard. Throughout the book, like magic, you start to feel for and with him in ways so deep they almost take over. 
I can’t believe this book is as incredible as it is. I am flayed open, in tears and so so so proud of Jean for where he is at the end of the book. 
To have such an incredible support system after all he went through (also slay for Neil to be so comfortable with murdering abusers) is all anyone could ever wish for. I hope Jeremy Laila and cat only see sunny days for the rest of their lives. And that Jean will be there with them. 
Happiness is far from this book, but the emotions you go through and the characters that travel with you are an incredible experience that makes waking up for another day worth it over and over again. 
Thank you Nora, for sharing this story with us. It is worth everything to me. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Physical abuse, Death, Violence, Emotional abuse, Grief, Bullying, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual harassment, Suicide, Blood, Sexual assault, Death of parent, Injury/Injury detail, Rape, Sexual violence, Suicide attempt, and Self harm

katerina_l's review

challenging dark emotional funny hopeful relaxing sad tense 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

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Abandonment, Blood, Body horror, Grief, Kidnapping, Medical content, Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Violence, Suicide, Adult/minor relationship, Body shaming, Bullying, Confinement, Gore, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Child death, Injury/Injury detail, Murder, Sexual harassment, Torture, Rape, Suicide attempt, Death, Forced institutionalization, Suicidal thoughts, Toxic relationship, and Mental illness

earth2sammi's review

• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

5.0

Nora girl you have done it again ❤️  don’t think I’ll ever have the words to describe what this series means to me. I’ve been rereading this series for around 10 years now, and it has such a big piece of my heart. I’m so glad that the series is continuing, especially with such a beloved character 😭

When I first read this series, I was obsessed with the idea of Renee and Jean being a couple. I knew going into this that it would likely go in a direction towards Jeremy and Jean, but I had some hope that Renee would be the one Jean’s heart belonged to. I understand now that even though they very well could have made each other happy, and they still may be soulmates on some level, it was important for Jean to leave and I’m really excited to see what happens between him and Jeremy.

This series makes me feel crazy and sane at the same time and I think it’s such an important series to exist. Jean’s brainwashing and defending of those who hurt him really reminds me of me two years ago when I first started therapy. God I love these fucking books

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Physical abuse, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Suicide, Violence, Sexual harassment, and Self harm

lisashelves's review

challenging dark emotional 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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Violence, Blood, Injury/Injury detail, Panic attacks/disorders, Emotional abuse, and Physical abuse

Moderate: Suicide, Torture, Sexual harassment, Self harm, Sexual assault, and Rape

libellumartinae's review

adventurous challenging dark emotional inspiring reflective sad tense 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

3.5

My Dear Nora,

You are going to get a bill from my therapist.

Alrightie, I am not going to lie: I was fearful that I wouldn't like the fact that we switched narrator and characters, but oh gods, I admit it with my whole heart: Jean Moreau, I love you. Jeremy Knox, though, you are on thin ice buddy? Because as much as I was eager to see Jean Moreu's stay through the Sunshine Court, I felt like oftentimes the Trojans were far too pushy with him and his recovery and although I get it's a trial and error thing... I still felt a bit uneasy about some choices (with Luke's being the tipping of the iceberg).

Overall, though I enjoyed the Trojans' portrayal, althoguh at some points some parts felt a bit forced. Especially as I felt like this book, aside the first part, was like 'give us nothing, girl' vibe. Overall, I think it was a nice read and got me back in the aftg fandom, although I am definitely looking forward to more (and more heartbreak I am sure)

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Biphobia, Outing, Sexual assault, Gore, Child abuse, Bullying, Grief, Sexual violence, Murder, Body shaming, Adult/minor relationship, Emotional abuse, Violence, Sexual harassment, Abandonment, Panic attacks/disorders, Child death, Death, Homophobia, and Kidnapping