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shlymiller's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
sad
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: Child death, Death, Mental illness, Sexual content, Suicidal thoughts, Grief, Death of parent, and Pregnancy
wiscoliz's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Miscarriage
Moderate: Death
Minor: Death of parent
cheypreston's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
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
4.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death, Death, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Suicidal thoughts, Grief, and Pregnancy
Moderate: Miscarriage
robin_lyon's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Child death, Death, Miscarriage, and Grief
mbichaela's review against another edition
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
4.5
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Although it was not an easy read because each chapter was filled with raw deep emotions, I inhaled this book in one sitting. I might have cried more than I have in a good while but it was worth it. I loved to see characters who felt real. I loved to see romance which was not perfect but at the same time, the love they felt for esch other was unmatched. I loved to see human joys and struggles. This book was just a perfect portrayal of life that is complex. I can't wait for the sequel because now my standards are set very high.
Although it was not an easy read because each chapter was filled with raw deep emotions, I inhaled this book in one sitting. I might have cried more than I have in a good while but it was worth it. I loved to see characters who felt real. I loved to see romance which was not perfect but at the same time, the love they felt for esch other was unmatched. I loved to see human joys and struggles. This book was just a perfect portrayal of life that is complex. I can't wait for the sequel because now my standards are set very high.
P.s. I recommend listening to this book because narrators are amazing! I had started but then had to switch to ebook because I was so invested and it would take me much longer to get through.
(diversity: black characters, talks about grief, depression and stillbirth)
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death, Miscarriage, and Grief
Moderate: Death and Suicidal thoughts
th3virgoat's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
sad
tense
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
Moderate: Child death, Death, Mental illness, and Grief
Minor: Suicidal thoughts
stevecrm's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Child death, Death, Grief, and Death of parent
jalialynn's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
sad
medium-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
i still love this book sm & i canโt wait for the next in the series!!!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Miscarriage, and Grief
brewdy_reader's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
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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๐๐ฆ๐ฏ๐ต๐ข๐ญ ๐๐ฆ๐ข๐ญ๐ต๐ฉ โข ๐๐ฆ๐ค๐ฐ๐ฏ๐ฅ ๐๐ฉ๐ข๐ฏ๐ค๐ฆ๐ด โข ๐๐ถ๐ข๐ญ ๐๐๐
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๐ถ๏ธ๐ถ๏ธ๐ถ๏ธ
"๐ฏ๐ ๐๐ฝ๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐พ๐๐๐, ๐๐ ๐๐ฝ๐ ๐ฝ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐, ๐๐ ๐๐ฝ๐ ๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐."
After reading this I told a friend that I'd finally found the the perfect RomCom for me. Her response: this was not a RomComโฆ *womp womp* Me: But itโs a spicy romance and itโs funny! ๐
Divorced parents Josiah and Yasmen own a soul food restaurant together while amicably co-parenting their children. Both are trying to move on with their lives while doing what's best for their children. They are older than your prototypical romance MCs, which I found so relatable. Characters are well developed - down to lovable, protective, & expressive dog Otis.
It is true that this was not a light-hearted, happy-go-lucky read. Depression, mental health, stigmas, grief, and loss are highlighted and handled with care. The plot goes much deeper than the slow burning, fiery passion between the two MCs. And how I loved exploring the relationship between them and their kids as well as adult friendships.
Kennedy Ryan had me on an emotional roller-coaster, alternating between laughing, crying, and grinning ear-to-ear. I loved the jokes and appreciated that there were many words I had to look up. I can't wait to read Soledad's story!
TW: Child Death, Miscarriage, Grief, Loss, Death of Parent, Suicidal Thoughts.
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โญ๏ธโญ๏ธโญ๏ธโญ๏ธโญ๏ธ
๐ถ๏ธ๐ถ๏ธ๐ถ๏ธ
"๐ฏ๐ ๐๐ฝ๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐พ๐๐๐, ๐๐ ๐๐ฝ๐ ๐ฝ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐, ๐๐ ๐๐ฝ๐ ๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐."
After reading this I told a friend that I'd finally found the the perfect RomCom for me. Her response: this was not a RomComโฆ *womp womp* Me: But itโs a spicy romance and itโs funny! ๐
Divorced parents Josiah and Yasmen own a soul food restaurant together while amicably co-parenting their children. Both are trying to move on with their lives while doing what's best for their children. They are older than your prototypical romance MCs, which I found so relatable. Characters are well developed - down to lovable, protective, & expressive dog Otis.
It is true that this was not a light-hearted, happy-go-lucky read. Depression, mental health, stigmas, grief, and loss are highlighted and handled with care. The plot goes much deeper than the slow burning, fiery passion between the two MCs. And how I loved exploring the relationship between them and their kids as well as adult friendships.
Kennedy Ryan had me on an emotional roller-coaster, alternating between laughing, crying, and grinning ear-to-ear. I loved the jokes and appreciated that there were many words I had to look up. I can't wait to read Soledad's story!
TW: Child Death, Miscarriage, Grief, Loss, Death of Parent, Suicidal Thoughts.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Miscarriage, Suicidal thoughts, Grief, and Pregnancy
mrsmishler's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
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? It's complicated
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death, Death, Sexual content, Grief, and Death of parent