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Out On a Limb by Hannah Bonam-Young

114 reviews

theinstabookworm's review against another edition

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emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.75

THE GOOD: I loved the disability representation in this. I loved that Bo was attentive and sympathetic even though he didn't understand what Win was going through. I loved Sarah and Caleb and their friendship with Win and the banter between all the characters was so good. And I loved that the book was set in Canada. I really liked the epilogue, too.

THE BAD: The story is only told from Win's POV and I feel like it would have been even better if we had Bo's POV, too. I also felt that the middle dragged a bit.

Favourite quote: "You are my soul's purpose, Win. To know you, to love you, to build a family with you, to spend every day taking care of you, to watch you shine and get all the good things you deserve out of this life."
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lmm0's review against another edition

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emotional funny hopeful inspiring medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.5

If I had to sum up this book in one word, it would be “wholesome” 🥹 
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serendipitysbooks's review against another edition

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emotional lighthearted reflective medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.75

 Bo and Win meet at a friend’s Halloween party. Both are dressed as pirates, one with a wooden leg and one with an hook for a hand, a nod to their respective limb differences. They have what is meant to be a one night stand. However, an accidental pregnancy results. I loved the mature way they handled this, the way Bo was determined to support Win but on her terms. I thought their limb differences - his due to cancer and hers since birth - were well integrated into the plot, showing how both characters worked with and around their disabilities rather than being limited by them. Win’s fears about how she would manage the baby care felt realistic. I also loved their friends, the way Win worked towards a career goal with Bo’s support, their banter, and the steam - mostly. A couple of times it did feel a little cringey. When I picked this up I was after something fun and light but with some substance and this book delivered. 
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samone2's review against another edition

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emotional funny lighthearted fast-paced
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  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

sometimes you're searching for flaws in a book but there are none. this book was perfect and Win & Bo are perfect.
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ambercunningham's review against another edition

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emotional funny inspiring lighthearted fast-paced
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  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes

5.0

Oh my god. Bo. That’s it. That’s the tweet. I am obsessed with these two. This book is sweeter than candy and I ate it the fuck up. 
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amarabriannee's review against another edition

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adventurous emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted reflective fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

I think Bo is the absolute most perfect book boyfriend ever. he’s so sweet, every time he’d do something nice for Win.. i’d think “okay he can’t get better”.. then he’d do exactly that. i really just loved this so much. the banter between these two was so heartwarming, and i feel like no one mentions how hilarious they are, i was literally laughing out loud one chapter and crying the next. 
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noladawnreads's review against another edition

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emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted reflective medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

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madeline's review against another edition

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5.0

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becky_anne7's review against another edition

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emotional hopeful lighthearted relaxing medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

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skye_era_books's review against another edition

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challenging emotional funny hopeful inspiring medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

WOW. WOW wow WoW. This was beautiful. No words I ever say will do this justice. I’m not one for an accidental pregnancy trope but oh my G O D. Bo and Win 🥹🥹🥹 August 🥹🥹🥹 I’m about to cry again just from writing this review, goodbye 😭
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