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professional_malefail's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
At first, it seemed pretty average, more of a "kind of like it" type book. I wasn't too invested in the characters or what they had going on but as things progressed I liked the characters seperately; Penny as this awkward, despondent, and standoffish shell and Sam as this messy, confused, and bereft guy. I didn't really see the chemistry between them at all, more like them coincidentally being with each other at difficult periods of their lives - until the last few chapters.
I won't bring up the end, because I think it's better to not know it, but that kind of solidified the idea of their weird, makeshift romance. Still not a fan of the age gap, and I think Sam House needs to get his shit together, but ultimately they are cute in an awkward way. So if you like awkward, messy romances, it's a good read.
Plus, imagining Penny in a dress with a jacket over it trying to seem appealing to Sam amuses me.
Minor: Sexual assault and Sexual content
gallowsdancer's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
Graphic: Abandonment, Child abuse, Adult/minor relationship, Alcoholism, and Sexual assault
Moderate: Abortion and Toxic relationship
This does touch on experiences with S/A and child neglect/abuse, as well as mental illness such as depression. Please be cautious.shanice93's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Panic attacks/disorders
Moderate: Emotional abuse, Pregnancy, Sexual assault, and Racism
adisiki's review against another edition
3.5
Moderate: Sexual assault
befrazzledenby's review against another edition
- 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
5.0
Graphic: Rape, Sexual assault, and Panic attacks/disorders
ellytheskelly's review against another edition
4.5
but the ending was abrupt!
and the sudden
the first chapter was pretty weak and the inclusion of her first boyfriend felt like his only purpose was to create a chekov's gun moment with
I feel like the concept is a 5, but the execution is a 4ish.
Graphic: Sexual assault
ankiaisreading's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Moderate: Alcohol, Toxic relationship, Drug use, Addiction, Alcoholism, Sexual assault, Pregnancy, Gaslighting, Racism, and Panic attacks/disorders
emmadanylyshen's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Moderate: Alcoholism and Sexual assault
bussmanbooks3000's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Graphic: Sexism, Toxic relationship, Miscarriage, Rape, Antisemitism, Sexual assault, and Pregnancy
Moderate: Racism and Xenophobia
Minor: Abortion
sliceofsav's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Moderate: Alcoholism, Sexual assault, and Addiction
Minor: Racism