I Understand, But You Gotta Read

I understand the bad reviews because I can understand how T his book could get on your nerves. The first thing people aren’t liking is the scratching noise of her ‘crossing’ out her unwanted thoughts that’s she’s written down in her journal because this book is meant to be like a journal reading or something. Second is what they think are over used similes or they think the book is too depressing/sad.. I usually veer towards the dark, tragic or taboo stories and I just want to state my tastes in books for better context of my review Because let me tell you, I LOVED THIS STORY. The plot and story and FMC back story and mannerisms all add up. They flow, and are written so well. The FMC has a tortured past.. her state of ‘depression’ is very realistic and understandable. She’s not weak, she’s struggling with trauma. Lately smutty books have lost plot strength. Like 80% spice and 20% story. If that’s your thing right now, then do you baby. Sometimes we just gotta marinate in that smutty era of ourselves. Me though? I’ve been to deprived of a well written story, word building, character development, new flowing events, the suspense, the will they-won’t they tension, hate-to-love, again the TENSION! It’s the literary version of foreplay. If you can be a little open minded and patient with the scratching out noises you will love this series. Also the narrator is so perfect for the FMC. It’s young and delicate just like her, it’s also something that has to grow on you once you get to know her character.. and it will then you’ll be obsessed and listen non-stop. 5 stars all around👍

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Siiiigghhhhh.... it was something

This is my opinion on this, but just a heads up for peeps. That weird noise you hear in the sample/story isn't an audible glitch, her heavily breathing into the mic, or her aggressively turning the page. It's supposed to be Juliette "crossing out a line in her journal." with a pen. I had to view the book on kindle to figure out what the actual heck that was after chapter 4 in book 1.

And speaking about chapter 4 in the first book,, just a friendly heads up...... the first page or 2 IS THE WORST THING THAT'S EVER EXISTED ON THIS WHOLE PLANET. The urge to throw my phone out of my moving car was so strong. I rather listen to Jim Carrey's scream from the movie dumb and dumber for 20 minutes than hear that again. You're probably thinking "wow that's a bit dramatic" but you have no idea if this is your first time listening to this book or not knowing what that weird sound in the background is. Adding flare to my dramatic rant, I played it for a few peeps so I wasn't the only one to suffer through it and no one was thrilled.

I hate giving negative reviews because it makes me feel bad, but honestly perhaps if I just read it I might have perhaps put up with it. I feel like I got bamboozled by all the high ratings from audible and goodreads. I am that person that LOVES YA books, and will finish any book/audible (mostly bc I spent a credit/money on it) but this was a challenge for me. The urge to roll my eyes constantly was concerning. I never been so annoyed by a main female character in my entire life. Without spoiling anything: Juliette was the worst. Book 1-2 was basically her crying and moaning the whole time. It made me hate that line "YoUrE So StRoNg." It didn't help that the book basically repeats every line she says/thinks then the next chapter she was a hypocrite like for ex, "No OnE LoVeS mE, Im So AlOnE,WoE iS mE" then pushes EVERYONE AWAY.(honestly book 3 she gets better, but her "character redemption/fixing" could've been better). For Adam: meh he was whatever, I know some people hated him but I guess his character was normal. For Warren: he was a simp. Honestly I didn't understand what he sees in Juliette (I know this is a fantasy romqnce but still) If it wasn't for him, I feel like I would break my streak of DNF, and I'll be bullying this author about why on earth she wrote this book. Because why does every 3 sentences in this 30 HOUR book has to be dramatic, the dialog was even wack, no one listens to eachother

Anyhow, don't let my negative self stop you from checking this book out, but heads up its just a bunch of angsty/whiney pubestic teens crying the whole time

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Loved the story- not my fav narration

Was pleasantly surprised by the dystopian/psychological aspects of this series. The YA romance of this series is one of my absolute favorites. I wish I could get more of these characters after it’s all over. Juliet’s narration felt a bit one trick pony- I liked the various character voices but wanted more from the main narration voice.

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Narrator is Awful!!

The slurping / scratching sounds while she reads is driving me crazy! I regret wasting my credit on this. I can't even get into the story because of how often she does this sound.. it literally has ruined the desire to read this series..

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Good

it was a good book 📖 little inappropriate in parts wish there were more packs of books

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It’s not terrible

The plot is interesting and will make you want to read more but the storytelling is agonizing. The main character is frustrating. I got the trilogy set but had enough listening to Juliet‘s depressing thoughts and read the summary of the last book.

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LOVE THIS!!

I really enjoyed reading the series but I love how well the narrators voice fits the main character

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Full of self loathing and weird voice acting

I tried to listen to this, but really, how booring, "My sadness is like blood, pouring out of my eyes, and I'm covered in blood", is the kind of stuff the main char says WHENEVER something bother her. Like someone watching her funny, or someone dying in front of her, I didn't feel any difference in her moaning, The voice actress has a weird sexy whispery voice for the internal monologue, I think it's done intentionaly to be grating, if that's so, good job I guess. But definitely not for me.

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Disappointed

I’m really disappointed I don’t think this series was worth the hype. It felt like a complete waste of time.

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Would recommend!

I thoroughly enjoyed this trilogy and have recommended it to all of my friends! It has the perfect amount of everything to keep you interested the entire time!

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