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The Boy Who Sneaks in My Bedroom Window

Book 1 in the series:The Boy Who Sneaks in My Bedroom Window

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'The Boy Who Sneaks in My Bedroom Window' by Kirsty Moseley revolves around the love story between Amber Walker, who has faced abuse in her childhood, and Liam, her brother's best friend who becomes her source of comfort and support. The story delves into themes of trauma, coping mechanisms, and pure love, as the characters navigate through their past and present struggles. The narrative alternates between Amber and Liam's perspectives, providing a deep insight into their emotions and relationship development. Despite some predictable elements, the book is praised for its sweet love story, well-developed characters, and emotional depth.

Characters:

The characters are multifaceted, each battling personal demons while expressing strong emotional bonds, particularly Amber, Liam, and Jake.

Writing/Prose:

The prose combines simplicity with issues like inconsistency in dialect and editing errors, affecting overall readability.

Plot/Storyline:

The narrative focuses on Amber's recovery from trauma and her love story with Liam, amidst challenging themes such as abuse and teenage pregnancy.

Setting:

The story is set in a suburban environment that starkly contrasts the characters' traumatic experiences with their romantic aspirations.

Pacing:

The pacing fluctuates throughout the narrative, balancing character development with an erratic flow.
I sat on the kitchen counter, watching my mom make pasta bake; she was panicking slightly and kept glancing at the clock every couple of minutes. I knew why she did this, my dad was due home in exactl...

Notes:

The book covers sensitive topics like sexual abuse, domestic abuse, and teen pregnancy.
Amber, the heroine, struggles with trauma from her past abuse, yet exhibits contradictory behaviors.
The story features a love-hate relationship between Amber and Liam, evolving over many years.
Jake, Amber's brother, is depicted as her protector throughout their abusive childhood.
Liam is described as the ideal boyfriend - sweet, protective, and devoted to Amber.
The writing alternates between Amber's and Liam's points of view, but this shift is critiqued by some readers.
Several readers noted the lack of realistic portrayal of trauma, particularly Amber's sexual readiness and emotional responses.
The book was mentioned to have many grammatical errors and inconsistent language.
Many readers enjoyed the romance despite its problematic aspects and found it to be a guilty pleasure.
The relationship between Amber and Liam depicted themes of love and healing but raised questions about character depth and realism.

Sensitive Topics/Content Warnings

The book includes high content warnings for sexual abuse, trauma, and domestic violence, which are central to the characters' backgrounds.

Has Romance?

Romance is a central theme of the book, featuring deep relationships between the main characters.

From The Publisher:

Amber Walker and her older brother, Jake, have an abusive father. One night her brother's best friend, Liam, sees her crying and climbs through her bedroom window to comfort her. That one action sparks a love/hate relationship that spans over the next eight years. Liam is now a confident, flirty player who has never had a girlfriend before. Amber is still emotionally scarred from the abuse she suffered at the hands of her father. Together they make an unlikely pair. Their relationship has always been a rocky one, but what happens when Amber starts to view her brother's best friend a little differently? And how will her brother, who has always been a little overprotective, react when he finds out that the pair are growing closer? Find out in The Boy Who Sneaks In My Bedroom Window.

Ratings (19)

Incredible (4)
Loved It (6)
Liked It (2)
It Was OK (3)
Did Not Like (2)
Hated It (2)

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