Friday, 14 February 2025

๐Ÿ 2025/034 | GINA FINLEY - “DRIFT” | 3.5★

DETAILS

Synopsis

The third book in the thrilling Diamond Cove series! Everything is out of control.

And in pieces.

I had to lie to save him.

But it broke us.

Now he blames me for everything and will do anything he can to ruin me.

But the secret I now know?

It may be the thing that ruins him.

And us.

Forever.

 

Drift is the third book in the Diamond Cove series and it is a dark high school bully romance. It contains mature themes, involving profanity, violence, bullying, and dub/non-con sexual situations. And it absolutely ends on a cliff hanger. Reader discretion is advised.

 

Chapters In Total

Prologue

:

-

Chapters

:

31

Epilogue

:

-

Pages

:

-

 

Note(s)

·       DIAMOND COVE HIGH #3

·       Trigger warning:

o   School bullying

o   Violence

o   Drugs

 

Others

1.    -

 

Main Character(s)

Male

:

DASHIELL HAMILTON JUNIOR (THE FIFTH)

Female

:

CARA BRYNE

 

Other Character(s)

Dashiell Hamilton Junior (The Fifth)

:

Dash

Senior at Diamond Cove High

Cara Bryne

:

New student at Diamond Cove High

Senior

Mrs. Jackson

:

Front office

Whitney Dixon

:

Senior

Dash’s ex-girlfriend

Foxworth

:

Dash’s best friend

Tyler

:

Dash’s best friend

Shane

:

Dash’s best friend

Lucy Riordan

:

Cara’s friend

Fox’s ex-girlfriend

Parker Backman

:

Cop

Undercover agent

Jason Miner

:

Football player

Dashiell Hamilton Senior (The Fourth)

:

Dash’s father

The most powerful person in Diamond Cove

Alexis Hamilton

:

Dash’s mother

Killed by Dashiell Senior in a car accident

Andrew Winchester

:

Diamond Cove High headmaster

 

Quote(s)

1.    We didn’t always see eye to eye. Things could get difficult in particular moments. … but what I’m telling you is that it doesn’t have to be that way for you. Especially at your age. You’ve got years ahead of you to find someone, if you wish to do so. Don’t waste these years being tied into a relationship that will end up ending anyway. You don’t need that.

2.    Would pretend to be nice to me just long enough for me to start thinking maybe things had chilled out. … and then she’d just say something so shitty, so hurtful, it was like I couldn’t breathe. … just because she could.

3.    Well, Dash already … did what he did to him … I just don’t want to be the reason that makes it worse. If they’ve got stuff between them, then that’s between them. I don’t want to be the one who pours gas on the fire and I should’ve thought about that beforehand.

 

BOOK JOURNEY

Thoughts

(1)

Maybe that’s true. Maybe it’s not. That depends on people.

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(2)

Whitney is awful!

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(3)

Very wise!

 

Reading Experience

Kept me intrigue and wanting for more!

I’m happy that Cara did not got rape. Man! If it wasn’t for Lucy and Dash… *sigh*. You should have thought clearly.

You are telling Dash all these? I hope he isn’t rush things.

 

Question(s)

1.    -

 

Three Most Important Concepts in This Book

1.    Think rationally before making decisions.

2.    Have a friend company you when you’re going to somewhere not seen by many people.

3.    One shouldn’t interfere with other’s lives.

 

Suitable For People Who

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Reading Start and End Dates

Start

:

14.02.2025

End

:

14.02.2025

 

Total Reading Duration

1

Hours

52

Minutes

 

Reading Timeline [In Chapter(s)]

14.02.2025

:

01

ร 

31

 

Tags

Fiction; Contemporary; Romance; High School

 

Pace

·       Fast

 

Spiciness

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Rating

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Social Media

Goodreads

Instagram

 

Notes

Reading Experience

·       Plot and Content: The appeal of the storyline, the depth and interest of the content, and the relevance and accuracy of the information presented.

·       Language and Style: The fluidity and beauty of the writing, and whether the author’s style aligns with the reader's preferences and expectations.

·       Characterization and Development: The dimensionality and vividness of the characters, and whether their development feels deep and credible.

·       Pacing and Structure: The appropriateness of the pacing, the coherence of the structure, and whether the plot progresses smoothly.

·       Emotional Resonance: Whether the reader can connect with the emotions, themes, or viewpoints presented in the book.

·       Visual Presentation: The book’s design, including layout, font, illustrations, and cover design, and how these elements enhance the reading experience.

·       Personal Impact: The influence of the book on the reader’s thoughts, emotions, or life experiences.

·       Reading Comfort: The comfort of reading, considering factors like paper quality, book weight, and the reading environment.

 

Pace

·       Fast Pace: The plot progresses rapidly, with frequent events occurring, creating a sense of tension and urgency for the reader. Typically, these books have short paragraphs and chapters, with concise and brisk language, and frequent conflict and suspense. Examples include thrillers or action-adventure novels.

·       Medium Pace: The plot develops at a moderate speed, neither too rushed nor too slow. These books usually feature a balanced progression of story and character development, with a relatively even writing style. Many literary or commercial novels may have this pace.

·       Slow Pace: The plot advances slowly, often focusing on the characters' inner worlds, environmental descriptions, or nuanced emotional portrayals. These books typically have longer paragraphs and chapters, with a more complex writing style and a lot of information. Literary classics or works with intricate psychological depictions often exhibit a slow pace.

 

Spiciness

·       0 No Spiciness

Completely non-romantic and non-suggestive; suitable for all ages.

·       1 Very Mild

Occasional flirtation or light hints; very tame and appropriate for most readers.

·       2 Mild

Some romantic tension or innuendo; suitable for young adult readers but no explicit content.

·       3Moderate

Noticeable romantic or sexual themes; suitable for mature readers with some emotional depth.

·       4 Spicy

Frequent and more explicit romantic or sexual content; intended for adult readers with significant emotional stakes.

·       5 Extremely Spicy

Highly explicit content with detailed sexual scenes or intense emotional drama; strictly for mature audiences.

 

Ratings

·       0.0: Unreadable or offensive.

·       0.5: Extremely poor; frustrating and unenjoyable.

·       1.0: Poorly written with little redeeming quality.

·       1.5: Very weak; minimal positives, mostly disappointing.

·       2.0: Some merits but overall disappointing.

·       2.5: Slightly above disappointing; some redeeming qualities.

·       3.0: Solid but flawed; enjoyable but forgettable.

·       3.5: Good; has engaging moments but still some flaws.

·       4.0: Very good; well worth reading with a few minor issues.

·       4.5: Excellent; impactful and nearly perfect, with just a few minor flaws.

·       5.0: Exceptional; a must-read that stays with you.

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