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Kestrel
is 98% done
amber's family drama is never really over because she hasnt reconciled and talked to her dad and stepmom. it's sad that once summer is over shes going back to her shit stepmom and stepbrother. idk i hoped that she would grow fond of them or they will be her source of solace amidst the chaos of the summer camp. well i guess the spinster club is her only source of strength through and through
— Nov 16, 2025 10:07PM
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Kestrel
is 98% done
one that will keep you imagining the lives of the characters long after you have finished reading the book
alcoholism, road trip mixed with insecurities became too all over the place
themes didnt land well and come together
there is so much going on here that nothing reaches climax and resolution
— Nov 16, 2025 10:08PM
alcoholism, road trip mixed with insecurities became too all over the place
themes didnt land well and come together
there is so much going on here that nothing reaches climax and resolution
Kestrel
is 98% done
maybe because the one who is struggling is not the main lead but her mother
this once again has an open ending. one that will leave you guessing what happened to them afterwards
one that will let your imagination run wild
— Nov 16, 2025 10:08PM
this once again has an open ending. one that will leave you guessing what happened to them afterwards
one that will let your imagination run wild
Kestrel
is 98% done
this did not have a lot of specifics about the mental health issue compared to its predecessor
— Nov 16, 2025 10:08PM
Kestrel
is 98% done
or maybe bourne did not want a repeat of the previous book where evie reconnected with her entire family after her relapse. that her mental issue made the family stronger and finally understood each other. maybe some families are built different and do not fit the archetype or stereotype of family we know
— Nov 16, 2025 10:07PM
Kestrel
is 98% done
reconciliation and acceptance of her step family
did amber truly learn what real love is? i feel like she doesnt. maybe thats the author's goal. we will never what love is. it's a slow simmering water
— Nov 16, 2025 10:07PM
did amber truly learn what real love is? i feel like she doesnt. maybe thats the author's goal. we will never what love is. it's a slow simmering water
Kestrel
is 98% done
the connection between alcholism and differentiating real and easy love from hard tough love wasnt fully realized
— Nov 16, 2025 10:07PM
Kestrel
is 98% done
after reading bourne's acknowledgement, i realized this was more suited as a road trip as she once planned it to be. the puzzle pieces never fitting together because the sides and corners were all jagged and ragged to see the full and complete picture
— Nov 16, 2025 10:07PM
Kestrel
is 98% done
amber and her mother's final sit down moment felt cut short. the book ended prematurely and abruptly for me. id like to know more about how sure amber was with kyle. how she would answer the how hard can love be question. the resolution is almost there hanging in the air, within sight but never fully within reach.
— Nov 16, 2025 10:07PM
Kestrel
is 86% done
yesss let it all out amber rage onnn
let it gooo let it gooo
— Nov 16, 2025 10:06PM
let it gooo let it gooo
