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Keeping 13 by Chloe Walsh

147 reviews

erinn2008's review against another edition

5.0

challenging emotional funny sad tense fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Complicated

Flaws of characters a main focus: No

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Content Warnings

Minor: Alcoholism, Bullying, Child abuse, Death, Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Sexual content, Death of parent, Alcohol

laiba_tabz's review against another edition

4.0

challenging dark emotional funny hopeful inspiring sad tense slow-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: No

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Whilst it was a great book, I did feel that there was a point where the story just dragged on and everything has felt so repetitive which ultimately made me have to power through the rest of the book as I had already finished so much.  The ending was so beautifully written and the main couple really flesh out into their own people by the end of it.
Update: upped my rating because I literally cannot get them out of my head

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Body shaming, Bullying, Child abuse, Cursing, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Toxic relationship, Grief, Stalking, Death of parent, Pregnancy, Gaslighting, Toxic friendship, Abandonment, Injury/Injury detail

Moderate: Addiction, Alcoholism, Drug abuse, Drug use, Miscarriage, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, Alcohol

audreyelizabeth10's review against another edition

5.0

emotional funny 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

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I love this book so so much. It’s my favourite in the whole series. I love Shannon’s character development and how much she grows. I love Johnny and Shannon’s relationship and all of their friendship. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Grief, Death of parent

Moderate: Drug use

Minor: Bullying

alg_reads's review against another edition

5.0

dark emotional hopeful reflective sad medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcoholism, Bullying, Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Drug use, Grief, Death of parent, Murder, Fire/Fire injury

kassielynn6's review against another edition

5.0

dark emotional inspiring sad medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Drug use, Physical abuse, Death of parent, Alcohol

kathlenenarraga's review against another edition

1.0

slow-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: No

Loveable characters: No

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DNF. Repetitive and too long!!

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Domestic abuse, Drug use, Physical abuse

pearlrules's review against another edition

4.75

adventurous challenging dark emotional funny hopeful inspiring sad tense medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying, Child abuse, Cursing, Death, Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Drug use, Physical abuse, Sexual content, Blood, Grief, Murder, Alcohol

Moderate: Rape, Vomit, Death of parent

Minor: Panic attacks/disorders

adleigh13's review against another edition

5.0

dark emotional sad medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Child abuse, Cursing, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Violence, Blood, Grief, Death of parent, Fire/Fire injury

Moderate: Drug use, Sexual content

allieblain43's review against another edition

5.0

slow-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Domestic abuse, Fire/Fire injury

Moderate: Drug use

ynaiita_5896's review against another edition

5.0

emotional funny hopeful inspiring sad medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: No

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After a devastating injury sidelines him, Johnny Kavanagh struggles to hold onto his dreams. The one thing he’s certain of, however, is his feelings for Shannon Lynch. Traumatized by her return from Dublin and determined to protect her younger brothers, Shannon falls back into old patterns—concealing her past while trying to stay afloat. But when her deepest secret is exposed, everything hangs in the balance.

Immediately after finishing the prequel, I dove into Keeping 13, and I have no regrets. Johnny and Shannon’s story captivated me from the start, and I couldn’t wait to learn more. I loved the second book even more—it showcased how much the characters have grown and how their relationship has blossomed. I particularly appreciated the deeper development of Joey and the other supporting characters. This book was filled with painful moments, and Walsh handled their story with incredible respect. I was deeply satisfied with the ending and found a sense of closure that resonated with me.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying, Child abuse, Confinement, Cursing, Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Suicide, Toxic relationship, Blood, Vomit, Medical trauma, Death of parent, Murder, Abandonment, Injury/Injury detail