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A review by shaylee_reads
Thrive by Krista Ritchie, Becca Ritchie
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
fast-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
3.75
Ratings:
Plot:⭐⭐⭐/5
Writing:⭐⭐⭐⭐/5
Characters:⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐/5
Overall:⭐⭐⭐.75/5
Sadness:💧/5
Romance:❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️/5
Spice: 🌶️🌶️/5
Genre: New Adult Contemporary Romance.
Tropes: Best Friends To Lovers.
Content Warnings: Alcoholism, Addiction, Sex Addiction, Talk of Molestation (Falsely Accused), Accidental Pregnancy, Parental Abuse (Verbal, Slight Physical).
Thrive by Krista and Becca Ritchie is the sixth book in the Addicted Universe. Thrive takes place during the events of the last two book in the series, Kiss The Sky and Hothouse Flower but tell you the story from the point of view of Lily Calloway and Loren Hale.
I did not realize how much I missed being in Lily and Lo’s point of view until I started this book. Yes, Lily and Lo’s books haven't been my favorite in the Addicted Universe but I kept help but love their nerdy point of views especially Lily's.
One of my favorite things about Lily and Lo is how relatable and raw they are. Honestly, I relate to Lily way more than I'm comfortable with.
The characters are really what makes this series. My love for these characters and their romance is what is getting me through these books.
This book really reminded me how much I love Lily and Lo together. They are so freaking cute and the definition of soulmates. They are the reason I believe in love!
Their relationship is just so raw and real, I love seeing not just the good parts of their relationship but the bad parts as well. These two people really show how important love is and when you have the right person next to you, you can get through anything.
As much as I love Lily and Lo, this book did not need to be as long as it was. I honestly didn't really care about seeing their point of view of the events that happened in Kiss the Sky and Hothouse Flower and I was pretty bored during those scenes because I had already read them.
That being said, I really enjoyed the new scenes that we got in this book especially the ones with Lo and him dealing with his addiction but I would have enjoyed this book more with just those scenes and none of the others.
Overall, I didn't really think this book was really necessary but I enjoyed seeing Lily and Lo again, continuing their romance and watching them recover from their addictions.
Plot:⭐⭐⭐/5
Writing:⭐⭐⭐⭐/5
Characters:⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐/5
Overall:⭐⭐⭐.75/5
Sadness:💧/5
Romance:❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️/5
Spice: 🌶️🌶️/5
Genre: New Adult Contemporary Romance.
Tropes: Best Friends To Lovers.
Content Warnings: Alcoholism, Addiction, Sex Addiction, Talk of Molestation (Falsely Accused), Accidental Pregnancy, Parental Abuse (Verbal, Slight Physical).
Thrive by Krista and Becca Ritchie is the sixth book in the Addicted Universe. Thrive takes place during the events of the last two book in the series, Kiss The Sky and Hothouse Flower but tell you the story from the point of view of Lily Calloway and Loren Hale.
I did not realize how much I missed being in Lily and Lo’s point of view until I started this book. Yes, Lily and Lo’s books haven't been my favorite in the Addicted Universe but I kept help but love their nerdy point of views especially Lily's.
One of my favorite things about Lily and Lo is how relatable and raw they are. Honestly, I relate to Lily way more than I'm comfortable with.
The characters are really what makes this series. My love for these characters and their romance is what is getting me through these books.
This book really reminded me how much I love Lily and Lo together. They are so freaking cute and the definition of soulmates. They are the reason I believe in love!
Their relationship is just so raw and real, I love seeing not just the good parts of their relationship but the bad parts as well. These two people really show how important love is and when you have the right person next to you, you can get through anything.
As much as I love Lily and Lo, this book did not need to be as long as it was. I honestly didn't really care about seeing their point of view of the events that happened in Kiss the Sky and Hothouse Flower and I was pretty bored during those scenes because I had already read them.
That being said, I really enjoyed the new scenes that we got in this book especially the ones with Lo and him dealing with his addiction but I would have enjoyed this book more with just those scenes and none of the others.
Overall, I didn't really think this book was really necessary but I enjoyed seeing Lily and Lo again, continuing their romance and watching them recover from their addictions.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, and Emotional abuse