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e_riahh's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
sad
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
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content, Grief, Death of parent, Abandonment, Infidelity, Toxic relationship, Cursing, and Emotional abuse
Minor: Blood, Classism, and Outing
renreadsbooks's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.75
I enjoyed this way more than I thought I would. I have not read a good non-fantasy romance in a while. The only issues I had with this story is some parts were a tad cringey and some parts felt like it dragged/went into crazy detail but I feel like with the latter issue, it's only a problem for me because I'm use to romances that are written with less detail.
The story also made me feel a lot of anxiety and sadness which I did not expect. It's not a bad thing because the author does an AMAZING job conveying those emotions and getting you sucked into what the main characters are feeling. I also loved that while I was reading, I kept guessing and assuming the worst was going to happen because some of these characters have bad trauma and hurt people hurt people but it didn't happen.
I love reading characters that communicate efficiently, set boundaries and showcase healthy and mature behavior. Claire and Delilah were so cute together, and such loveable characters with amazing character development.
I also appreciated how there was no super uncomfortable scenes that focused on someone coming out/homophobia. There were so many queer people and no uncomfyness or anything that induced a *side eye*
I instantly started the next book after this.
The story also made me feel a lot of anxiety and sadness which I did not expect. It's not a bad thing because the author does an AMAZING job conveying those emotions and getting you sucked into what the main characters are feeling. I also loved that while I was reading, I kept guessing and assuming the worst was going to happen because some of these characters have bad trauma and hurt people hurt people but it didn't happen.
I love reading characters that communicate efficiently, set boundaries and showcase healthy and mature behavior. Claire and Delilah were so cute together, and such loveable characters with amazing character development.
I also appreciated how there was no super uncomfortable scenes that focused on someone coming out/homophobia. There were so many queer people and no uncomfyness or anything that induced a *side eye*
I instantly started the next book after this.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Grief and Death of parent
Minor: Bullying, Cursing, Toxic relationship, Emotional abuse, Infidelity, and Alcohol
deetabz's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Infidelity, Abandonment, Death of parent, Bullying, Death, Misogyny, and Toxic relationship
Minor: Lesbophobia, Cancer, Homophobia, Pregnancy, Grief, and Alcohol
fleur____'s review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Death of parent, Abandonment, Alcohol, and Grief
Minor: Blood
rangoondragon's review against another edition
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.25
Enjoyed reading this. Im interested to see how the series develops as i plan to read the 2nd book soon. The writing itself was easy to ready and the story was simple to follow. I really lost myself in this and felt like I was wrapped up in a queer hallmark movie.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief and Death of parent
katierosecrane's review against another edition
emotional
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
This book was difficult to get through because I didn't love Delilah's character. She was similar to Josh and I didn't appreciate the comparison of those two characters. The ending was predictable and didn't have a grand resolution. I also didn't connect well with Claire, but I desperately wanted too I just wish she was the main focus in the book and not Delilah because she had more conflicts in her life to deal with.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcohol, Cursing, Death of parent, Grief, Pregnancy, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Violence, Toxic friendship, Blood, and Abandonment
daniaranda's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
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
4.25
This was cute and I really enjoyed the audiobook! I love the dual pov, and Kristen DiMercurio was an amazing narrator.
I thought the book was a little unevenly paced at times, a bit too predictable, and the ending felt abrupt.
I thought the book was a little unevenly paced at times, a bit too predictable, and the ending felt abrupt.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Grief
teslis's review against another edition
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
This is the first book of 2024 and my book club’s January book.
I did not like it. I disliked both of the main characters and the only one I like was Josh and Iris. But still they had problems.
I though I would like it but nah.
THEY DRINK ALL THE TIME! I get that people drink wine but they drink literally everyday. Society is glamorizing alcohol and potential alcoholism!
Also realized that I don’t really like sex scenes in books anymore. So that also put it down for me :/
I did not like it. I disliked both of the main characters and the only one I like was Josh and Iris. But still they had problems.
I though I would like it but nah.
THEY DRINK ALL THE TIME! I get that people drink wine but they drink literally everyday. Society is glamorizing alcohol and potential alcoholism!
Also realized that I don’t really like sex scenes in books anymore. So that also put it down for me :/
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content, Alcohol, Toxic relationship, and Death of parent
Moderate: Emotional abuse and Grief
finnickdeservedbetter's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
tense
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? Yes
4.5
Tropes:
• Small town
• Forced proximity
• One bed
• Single parent
• Sister's best friend
• Forced proximity
• One bed
• Single parent
• Sister's best friend
Themes:
• Estranged family
• Second chances
• Healing from grudges
Spice - Medium
3-4 explicit sex scenes
Representation
Lesbian MC, bi MC, bi supporting characters
• Second chances
• Healing from grudges
Spice - Medium
3-4 explicit sex scenes
Representation
Lesbian MC, bi MC, bi supporting characters
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Misogyny and Sexism
Minor: Abandonment, Infidelity, Death of parent, and Grief
levesc17's review against another edition
emotional
funny
inspiring
reflective
relaxing
tense
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? It's complicated
4.5
This is such a rich romance book! The MC, Delilah, has a lot from her childhood to unpack and a timely romance is the conduit for it. I wished the book was longer but I’m already devouring the next book in the series.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief
Moderate: Toxic relationship, Emotional abuse, and Death of parent