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dianaschmidty's review against another edition
- 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
3.75
Graphic: Car accident, Medical trauma, Injury/Injury detail, and Medical content
Moderate: Sexual content, Death, Grief, Death of parent, and Toxic friendship
Minor: Infidelity
kfmcf's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
1.75
This book missed the mark in just so many ways. None of the characters had depth or were very likeable. Avery was a pick me. Declan was a caricature and wholly underdeveloped to the point of being so flat and unattractive. Plus WHY have his POV? It was only in like 5/25 or whatever chapters so it just seemed nonsensical.
This book was also REALLY flippant about the car accidents. Like her parents are supposed to have died in one and then she gets in one and she's just like "la dee da I'm recovering"?! No.
Also, this book was not friends to lovers. It was long term roommates. There was no connection beyond "hey we live together and like soccer." And yes it's my favorite trope but that usually means I'm more forgiving. When you biff that trope I get grumpy.
Finally, one of the worst 3rd act breakups on the market. Just full on pointless withheld communication and manipulation. Yick.
Graphic: Car accident, Death of parent, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Sexual content, Medical content, and Medical trauma
Minor: Infidelity and Alcohol
holyhead_harpie's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Medical content, Car accident, Death of parent, and Injury/Injury detail
madsmcw_reads's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Graphic: Car accident, Injury/Injury detail, Death of parent, Medical content, Medical trauma, and Sexual content
Moderate: Grief
Minor: Infidelity
100_pages_hr's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Avery goes through quite an ordeal in this book, but truthfully Declan does too - just more emotional than physical. I really appreciated watching him grow throughout this book.
Avery is definitely not perfect, but I was impressed with her resilience.
The sparks in this book were amazing but it was really the last part where they put real work into their relationship that impressed me.
I did find a few parts where it seemed repetitive and unnecessary throughout the book - like what you might see in the second or third book in a series as a reminder. But perhaps I was just sensitive to repetition today
Overall a good read and I look forward to the other books in the series.
I received an advanced copy of this book through NetGalley. This is my honest review.
Graphic: Alcohol, Car accident, Medical content, Medical trauma, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Drug use, Sexual content, and Death of parent
Minor: Infidelity
travelthrupages's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Car accident and Medical content
Moderate: Alcohol, Cursing, Sexual content, and Toxic relationship