Review: Kid

Kid by Jescie Hall
My rating: 100000000000 of 5 stars

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Okay, so I needed a bit of a palate cleanser. I've been drowning in fantasy lately and just needed something completely different, so I decided to pick up Kid and give it a go. Now, I will say, this book is definitely spicier than what I usually read. But holy… the writing just completely sold me. I honestly didn't think I'd become so utterly obsessed, but here we are, and I am completely and undeniably hooked. Jescie Hall's writing is so sexy, real, and raw. I know these characters and themes can be hard for some to relate to (please, please check the trigger warnings for this one; it gets pretty dark), but coming from someone with a less-than-ideal background who’s been in situations similar to those in this book, I found it incredibly relatable. At times, it felt like a punch to the gut, the understanding was so profound. Hall perfectly captures certain feelings and thoughts. I really related to Kid, especially as someone who also has an addictive personality. I just really felt his inner monologue throughout the book; I understood his thought process on a deep level.

I probably should have read Hawke first since I slowly realized this is kind of a sequel, but I wasn't confused about the story. So, I guess I'll just have to jump into Hawke next to get some more backstory.

I also have to mention the audiobook. It's absolutely insane. The voice actor for Kid put his everything into this performance, and I was so moved. There's even a point where he literally bursts out crying into the mic (and not in a cringy way at all); it was so impactful and raw for the story. I'm utterly obsessed; it's literally everything. Highly, highly, highly recommend this for any of my spicy dark romance girlies. I promise, this could easily become your new #1 in the genre!

Favorite quotes from this book were:

-“Our silence is so loud. Our hearts both pounding through the cages in our chests, attempting to touch, needing to align. It’s surreal, really, being able to say so much without saying anything at all. Making promises with nothing but our soft and gentle movements, subtle cues that express what words could never."

This quote is just… wow. It's so beautifully written and captures the intense connection between these characters. The way Hall describes their unspoken communication is just breathtaking.

-“The truth in her eyes electrifies the deepest, darkest part of me. We aren’t perfect. We’re totally fucked up in our own right. We’ve never got it right, nor will we, and yet we can’t stop. I’ll forever push her until she breaks and she’ll forever bend me until I fold. We’re so wrong for one another and yet never have two people ever fit together so miserably well. She’s the darkness, and I’m the light. We aren’t meant to exist together in the same space, and yet we find all the ways in which we can bleed together in order to be one and the same."

This quote is everything. It perfectly encapsulates the messy, complicated, and yet undeniable connection between these two characters. It's raw, honest, and so incredibly powerful.

-“I’ll shatter myself into a million pieces just to meet your broken.”

This quote is just… chills. It's such a powerful expression of love and devotion, even in its brokenness.

-“A whole universe stands beneath me. The mysteries and complexities in her gaze, a wonder that I’d spend my entire life attempting to explore."

This quote is so beautifully written and captures the all-consuming nature of love. It's about seeing the infinite in someone else.

-“How did we get here? We always seem to find each other, damned in our own right, abandoned, lost to our own personal hell. Maybe our lives weren’t meant to intertwine, but something bigger brought us together. Or maybe we’re just a couple of the lucky ones who find comradery in the chaos. Lucky as fuck."

This quote is so relatable and honest. It speaks to the idea of finding connection and understanding in shared experiences, even the difficult ones.

Kid is an absolute must-read for fans of dark and spicy romance. It's raw, real, and emotionally impactful. Jescie Hall's writing is captivating, and the audiobook is truly something special. Just be sure to check those trigger warnings before diving in! I highly, highly, highly recommend it.

*Pinterest board created by me for this book: https://www.pinterest.com/isalemx3/kid/

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