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dearbookboyfriend's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
relaxing
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
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content and Chronic illness
Moderate: Abandonment, Drug abuse, and Emotional abuse
megmcreads's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
5.0
If Only You absolutely blew me away. Now I can’t say I’m surprised I have adored the Bergman series so loving the latest instalment was expected. I did not however expect to have to wait so long for some things and in the end be totally onboard with that decision! Listen when a writer can give you steam through tension alone, that’s a talent that should be praised! Because friends the tension in this book is nothing short of delicious!
Ziggy, who I had thoroughly enjoyed as a side character really gets to shine in these pages. She’s hilarious, kind and spectacularly wonderful. But she’s also very aware of who she is and what she wants, even if it takes her a while to go after or vocalize what she wants. Her interactions with not only Sebastian but also her family give the reader such an open door look into who Ziggy is. A firecracker of a woman mature beyond her years just wanting to be seen while making those around her succeed!
Sebastian, oh boy! The bad boy of the hockey world, like truly, he’s not really putting on an act! Yet as he gets to know Ziggy more something starts to change and honestly the realizations happen somewhat quickly. But he’s battling a lot internally both mentally and physically and he doesn’t quite trust any of the feelings he’s beginning to feel. What won me over though was how he stuck to his convictions once he made up his mind about certain things. I’m not sure I’ve ever cheered for a main character so hard before.
If Only You, as with Chloe’s other books brings a healthy helping of representation to the table without anything feeling forced. Chloe writes from such a genuine place and it’s just one of the reasons her characters walk so easily off the page. It is a slow burn but as I said, contains impeccable, delicious, Michelin Star worthy tension! It’s absolutely everything I didn’t know I wanted!
Ziggy, who I had thoroughly enjoyed as a side character really gets to shine in these pages. She’s hilarious, kind and spectacularly wonderful. But she’s also very aware of who she is and what she wants, even if it takes her a while to go after or vocalize what she wants. Her interactions with not only Sebastian but also her family give the reader such an open door look into who Ziggy is. A firecracker of a woman mature beyond her years just wanting to be seen while making those around her succeed!
Sebastian, oh boy! The bad boy of the hockey world, like truly, he’s not really putting on an act! Yet as he gets to know Ziggy more something starts to change and honestly the realizations happen somewhat quickly. But he’s battling a lot internally both mentally and physically and he doesn’t quite trust any of the feelings he’s beginning to feel. What won me over though was how he stuck to his convictions once he made up his mind about certain things. I’m not sure I’ve ever cheered for a main character so hard before.
If Only You, as with Chloe’s other books brings a healthy helping of representation to the table without anything feeling forced. Chloe writes from such a genuine place and it’s just one of the reasons her characters walk so easily off the page. It is a slow burn but as I said, contains impeccable, delicious, Michelin Star worthy tension! It’s absolutely everything I didn’t know I wanted!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Alcoholism, and Drug abuse
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