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vj_thompson's review
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
I tandem read this book. At first, I really enjoyed the beginning part of the story but then I couldn’t get over the frustrating flaws in the writing. The constant lack of communication between Aly and Wyatt was unbearable. Aly’s character almost had too many flaws and needed to stop thinking she was broken. She would have a break through then go right back thinking she was unloveable. Given the story, I get it, but it was not fun to read. The narrator was just ok. I really which there was a separate male narrator instead of a woman that could do a female voice.
A big thing, please don’t go into this book thinking it’s romance. It reminded me of Emily Henry’s book. This is a contemporary romance with romance included. I would advice to I save money on reading this, unless you have Kindle Unlimited.
A big thing, please don’t go into this book thinking it’s romance. It reminded me of Emily Henry’s book. This is a contemporary romance with romance included. I would advice to I save money on reading this, unless you have Kindle Unlimited.
Graphic: Grief, Death, Child abuse, and Panic attacks/disorders
Moderate: Cancer, Physical abuse, and Terminal illness
Minor: Alcoholism, Mental illness, Suicidal thoughts, Child death, and Suicide attempt
booksandlucy_'s review against another edition
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
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
3.0
Graphic: Child abuse, Mental illness, Suicidal thoughts, Grief, Child death, Death, Domestic abuse, Alcoholism, and Cancer
laheath'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
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
I received this as part of Amazon's First Reads, where it was listed as Women's Fiction. Since then, I've seen it listed as romance (ok understandable), and even read reviews that describe it as witty (uh, no, says my tissue box). There are a lot of feelings triggered by this book, and ok, a couple of funny moments when the female lead is frustrated with someone, but primarily, I felt the book examined how the two main characters, Aly and Wyatt, were processing their shared grief over the loss of Luke, older brother to Aly and best friend to Wyatt. Aly has kept herself buried in her work to avoid dealing with her grief until circumstances force her to deal with Luke's house, which unbeknownst to her, Luke has left to her and Wyatt in his will. Despite their forced proximity, their relationship seemed somewhat rushed. I liked that baggage was explored for both of them. Some of the minor characters were so endearing and others were just irritating. The ending tied everything up nicely, but I wish Aly's plans had been more defined.
Graphic: Domestic abuse, Child abuse, Grief, and Alcoholism
Moderate: Cancer, Sexual content, and Mental illness
Minor: Child death and Suicidal thoughts
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