Binding 13

When diving into this book, I was surprised by how different it was from anything I’d read before. Not only did it use many words I didn’t understand, but the plot begins with the main character escaping the constant harassment she’d grown up with, and the book opens in a new, more welcoming environment.

While I did enjoy the way this story pulled me in with high stakes and dramatic moments, I often found myself frustrated with the repetitive dynamic between Shannon, the main character, and Johnny, her friend and love interest. Their relationship seemed stuck in a cycle of unresolved tension, and the characters rarely showed the maturity needed to move forward in a meaningful way.

The pacing also weighed the book down. Not only is it very long, but many sections are slowed by excessive detail and extended inner commentary that didn’t always feel necessary. At times, I had to push myself through chapters that felt more like filler than forward momentum.

Overall, Binding 13 is a book that blends intensity with emotional depth, but its drawn-out length and repetitive character dynamics made it challenging for me to stay invested in.