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stacieh's review
emotional
medium-paced
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death, Grief, and Abandonment
Moderate: Death of parent
readtotheend's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
3.75
Past the super cute cover is a book about moving on after a tragic loss and trying to live life in the aftermath. It has romance and it has sweetness but it also deals with real life and Jo Walker's journey to complete a 30 by 30 bucket list and honor the memory of a loved one. There's a great cast of characters in this book including 3 teen girls that stole my heart. There are hijinks, creative problem solving and an awesome BFF! And a tentative and sweet romance too. The coincidental bump ins were believable to me and I just came off a book where those coincidences were too forced and used this book as an example where it worked better for me. I can't wait to read Nina's story next!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death
mal_bookedatfirstsight's review against another edition
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death and Grief
bookbunny's review against another edition
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Child death
treereads's review against another edition
emotional
medium-paced
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death and Grief
sarahgrunderruiz's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
Thanks for checking out LOVE, LISTS, AND FANCY SHIPS, my debut Women's Fiction/Contemporary Romance novel! Not sure this book is for you? Here's a list of what you can expect:
I consider this book a hybrid of Women's Fiction and Romance. There are two central plots: the romance and Jo's emotional journey. The romance has a traditional romance arc with a happy ending.
Grief is a central aspect of the book. If this will be harmful to you, please avoid.
If you love Below Deck, I've included some Easter Eggs just for you!
Moderate profanity (including f-bombs). Slow burn. Low steam.
Funny, but not a rom com. I hope it'll make you laugh in a "best friend getting you to laugh after a long cathartic cry on their shoulder" sort of way.
I consider this book a hybrid of Women's Fiction and Romance. There are two central plots: the romance and Jo's emotional journey. The romance has a traditional romance arc with a happy ending.
Grief is a central aspect of the book. If this will be harmful to you, please avoid.
If you love Below Deck, I've included some Easter Eggs just for you!
Moderate profanity (including f-bombs). Slow burn. Low steam.
Funny, but not a rom com. I hope it'll make you laugh in a "best friend getting you to laugh after a long cathartic cry on their shoulder" sort of way.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief
Moderate: Child death and Death of parent
Minor: Toxic relationship and Vomit
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