Reviews tagging 'Blood'

The No-Show by Beth O'Leary

2 reviews

laurenkimoto's review against another edition

medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

I am so conflicted as to what to rate this book because I spent the first half thinking it was one man dating three women and I could not do another infidelity romance book but it’s Beth O’Leary so I knew it could be but couldn’t?!?!? And in typical Beth O’Leary fashion it actually worked? I think what makes her books good is that they are somewhat realistic that there are ups and downs to romance and there isn’t instant love or insane grand gestures and people don’t always forgive and forget

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Blood, Dementia, Grief, Stalking, Toxic relationship, Addiction, Alcohol, Cursing, and Sexual harassment

katiemack's review

emotional lighthearted medium-paced

• 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

4.0

I received an eARC of this book from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

If slow reveals irritate you, this is not the book for you. While I love O'Leary's writing, I also spent most of the novel fuming at the titular no-show, thinking he was a scumbag for stringing along all of these women. Once the twist is revealed 70% of the way through the book, though, everything clicked for me. There are hints throughout the novel, but I truly didn't expect it--it's a clever bit of plotting.

O'Leary's signature coziness and emotional depth shine here. I didn't enjoy this as much as The Flatshare, but it's a close second. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Death and Blood