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paulaortuno's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Domestic abuse, Child abuse, Grief, Terminal illness, and Alcoholism
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.
Content Warnings
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
wackzo's review against another edition
emotional
inspiring
slow-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
there was some good lines that i enjoyed but it was kinda boring and forgettable
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcohol, Child abuse, Misogyny, Sexism, Terminal illness, Toxic friendship, Alcoholism, Child death, Bullying, Cancer, Death, Domestic abuse, and Panic attacks/disorders
kristen_mk's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
3.0
This book has great commentary surrounding grief and how no matter how long it's been, the people left carry the weight of that loss. As a big fan of previous Camille Pagan books, I was so excited to read this one. Sadly I didn't enjoy this one as much as her other books. I actually felt like it could be a little longer to get to know the characters more and develop their chemistry. However, it won't deter me from future Camille Pagan books as I still love her writing.
Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for allowing me to review this book!
Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for allowing me to review this book!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief and Death
Moderate: Terminal illness and Child abuse
Minor: Alcoholism
goroskiju's review against another edition
dark
emotional
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
I didn't enjoy this book and wouldn't recommend. There's some tough topics and I just think it wasn't done well. Everything felt very surface level.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Alcohol, Child death, Grief, Physical abuse, Alcoholism, Child abuse, and Terminal illness
nevertheless_she_reads's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
I absolutely loved this one, which I knew I would, because I love ALL of Camille's books. This book was so special, and such a delight to read.
Synopsis:
Aly has her dream job at All Good magazine. And in an attempt to defend herself from gossiping coworkers, Aly is placed on unpaid leave n her defending message is made public. Aly decides to use this break as an opportunity to revisit her late brother, Luke's home in Michigan, where she learns that her brother's best friend, Wyatt has been living in Luke's absence.
What unravels is a touching story of friendship, love, and navigating new territory, all while processing the grief of losing her brother and being reminded of past traumas from their childhood.
There's an earth-shattering part of this book that I read while sitting at our local café, snow falling sideways outside, Coldplay's "Paradise" playing overhead, and it literally ripped my heart in two. So maybe when you are approaching Chapter 34, snuggle up somewhere warm and quiet and not in public, and allow yourself a good cry. Because you'll need it with this one.
Good for You releases to the masses March 1 and is a work of contemporary romantic fiction you won't want to miss!
Thank you again, Camille for sharing another beautiful piece of your heart and soul with me. 🩷
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Synopsis:
Aly has her dream job at All Good magazine. And in an attempt to defend herself from gossiping coworkers, Aly is placed on unpaid leave n her defending message is made public. Aly decides to use this break as an opportunity to revisit her late brother, Luke's home in Michigan, where she learns that her brother's best friend, Wyatt has been living in Luke's absence.
What unravels is a touching story of friendship, love, and navigating new territory, all while processing the grief of losing her brother and being reminded of past traumas from their childhood.
There's an earth-shattering part of this book that I read while sitting at our local café, snow falling sideways outside, Coldplay's "Paradise" playing overhead, and it literally ripped my heart in two. So maybe when you are approaching Chapter 34, snuggle up somewhere warm and quiet and not in public, and allow yourself a good cry. Because you'll need it with this one.
Good for You releases to the masses March 1 and is a work of contemporary romantic fiction you won't want to miss!
Thank you again, Camille for sharing another beautiful piece of your heart and soul with me. 🩷
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death
Moderate: Terminal illness, Suicidal thoughts, and Physical abuse
troxelm's review against another edition
emotional
medium-paced
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief
Moderate: Child abuse
Minor: Cancer, Terminal illness, Suicide, Pregnancy, and Suicidal thoughts
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