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Grip (Grip, #1)
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bookshelves: black-romance-authors, characters-of-colour, re-reads
Feb 12, 2021
bookshelves: black-romance-authors, characters-of-colour, re-reads
Read 2 times. Last read February 10, 2021 to February 12, 2021.
I’m emotional!!!
A reread but of course, I forgot everything that happened, because my brain is just incapable and fails me on that front.
Which I appreciated because I got to enjoy this story all over again as well as for the first time.
So, thank you, brain.
I get why everyone adores Kennedy Ryan now.
This story wasn’t perfect by any means - things got slightly cheesy at times - but there’s something about her storytelling that grips you. (I fell into that one...)
It’s addictive in the best way possible. I was pining for these characters! The way Kennedy Ryan fleshed out their character and relationship was beautiful to read about.
On top of that we get discussions surrounding familial relationships and the lingering trauma they leave you with, race, police brutality, white privilege and racial profiling and see the affects it has on interracial relationships.
The discussions aren’t sugar-coated. They hit you where they’re supposed to hit you. They’re uncomfortable but honest. And I think honesty is what Kennedy Ryan seems to do best.
A reread but of course, I forgot everything that happened, because my brain is just incapable and fails me on that front.
Which I appreciated because I got to enjoy this story all over again as well as for the first time.
So, thank you, brain.
I get why everyone adores Kennedy Ryan now.
This story wasn’t perfect by any means - things got slightly cheesy at times - but there’s something about her storytelling that grips you. (I fell into that one...)
It’s addictive in the best way possible. I was pining for these characters! The way Kennedy Ryan fleshed out their character and relationship was beautiful to read about.
On top of that we get discussions surrounding familial relationships and the lingering trauma they leave you with, race, police brutality, white privilege and racial profiling and see the affects it has on interracial relationships.
The discussions aren’t sugar-coated. They hit you where they’re supposed to hit you. They’re uncomfortable but honest. And I think honesty is what Kennedy Ryan seems to do best.
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Reading Progress
April 5, 2018
– Shelved
April 5, 2018
– Shelved as:
to-read
October 11, 2018
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Started Reading
October 12, 2018
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Finished Reading
June 19, 2020
– Shelved as:
black-romance-authors
February 10, 2021
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Started Reading
February 12, 2021
– Shelved as:
re-reads
February 12, 2021
– Shelved as:
characters-of-colour
February 12, 2021
–
Finished Reading
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Jonathan wrote: "Your memory sounds about as good as mine! 😂I can see myself in 6 months like, "Hey, this Poppy Wars series sounds pretty cool, maybe I'll give it a shot!""
I see you are using any opportunity to bash the series now... is this what it has come down to?! 😂
Oh, this was more bashing my own memory, not the series specifically. But it could work in a "forgettable" sense too 😅I'm actually not hating it but I don't think I'll be re-reading!
Jonathan wrote: "Oh, this was more bashing my own memory, not the series specifically. But it could work in a "forgettable" sense too 😅I'm actually not hating it but I don't think I'll be re-reading!"
I know, hahaha. Just had to stir a little. 😆
I mean, I loved The Poppy War but don't ask me to tell you what happened... because, what happened again? 😬
If we're like this now, what happens when we get older?
I shudder to think! 😅 Now, where did I put my keys?? 🤔
great review!! i dont think youre ready for whats to come in the next book. 😭🤣
Jonathan wrote: "I shudder to think! 😅 Now, where did I put my keys?? 🤔"😂😂 It's downhill for us.
Arini wrote: "great review!! i dont think youre ready for whats to come in the next book. 😭🤣"Oh god, more heartbreak? Like have we not had enough? It's been eight damn years already! 😭
I love these books so much!!! The next book is even better, I remember that I was crying so hard throughout the second half of it!! Can’t wait to hear your thoughts about it. Kennedy Ryan’s writing is so exceptional and I love how she tackles serious topics in an honest way! Great review, Warda! xx
EmBibliophile wrote: "I love these books so much!!! The next book is even better, I remember that I was crying so hard throughout the second half of it!! Can’t wait to hear your thoughts about it. Kennedy Ryan’s writing..."I've started Still and I'm sooo nervous and excited to keep reading it and see how their relationship will develop and what other challenges they'll face.
And I agree, she really does handle them in a honest way.
Thanks, Em! xx
Consider me crazy, but i reread this book at least 5 times per year.
❤LDZ&;Ǵǰ� wrote: "Consider me crazy, but i reread this book at least 5 times per year."That’s the best kind of crazy! 😍
Oh yes. I can agree more
I’m so starting this today!! Excited and fingers crossed!!
Zahra wrote: "I’m so starting this today!! Excited and fingers crossed!!"You’re in for an amaaazing ride! Enjoy! 😃
I can see myself in 6 months like, "Hey, this Poppy Wars series sounds pretty cool, maybe I'll give it a shot!"