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telsreadingjournal's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
I really liked this one! Kicking myself for not picking it up sooner!
I love Kennedy Ryan's writing, I knew within the first couple pages that this book was going to take me on a rollercoaster filled with emotions. Yasmen and Josiah's story both broke me and put me back together. I would recommend going into this book blind.
I love Kennedy Ryan's writing, I knew within the first couple pages that this book was going to take me on a rollercoaster filled with emotions. Yasmen and Josiah's story both broke me and put me back together. I would recommend going into this book blind.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death and Miscarriage
Moderate: Suicidal thoughts
delz's review against another edition
dark
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
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
4.25
Two people, two years out from their divorce have to admit to themselves and to each other the toughest truth of all, but will they? Yasmin and Josiah are partners in a thriving restaurant and co-parenting Deja and Kassim. They are both still getting over the losses that caused the divorce and almost lost them Yasmin’s life and their business. Yasmin and Josiah both are making an effort to move on in their own way. This was a beautiful mature love story that really shows misperceptions of mental illness and therapy. It shines a light on the benefits of therapy for anyone with a need, breaking down old stereotypes. You get both characters voices so that you see them from both sides. Before I Let Go, made me giggle and definitely had me bawling my eyes out.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Miscarriage
eloiseatthelibrary'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
4.25
This book made me cry multiple times, but was a beautiful story - looking forward to the next one in the series!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Miscarriage
Moderate: Death
Minor: Suicidal thoughts
sage_potter's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
I have to gush over this book, it’s one of my favorite reads so far this year and definitely a new favorite. The author handled the topics of grief, miscarriage, divorce, coparenting, and therapy so beautifully. The journey Josiah and Yasmen take individually with their mental health and how they encourage their children to as well was everything.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death, Mental illness, and Miscarriage
Moderate: Death, Suicidal thoughts, and Death of parent
victoriapi909's review against another edition
Nothing wrong with this book, but only a few chapters in and it was very sad. It’s beautifully written though.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death and Miscarriage
hellarachel's review
emotional
hopeful
reflective
tense
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
4.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief
Moderate: Death and Miscarriage
mj1996's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Miscarriage and Grief
Moderate: Suicidal thoughts and Death of parent
bertydee's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
This book is beautifully written. I felt entangled with their lives and grief while they were experiencing it. The open dialogue about depression and how it feels trying to navigate it while just trying to survive resonates on a personal level. It is an amazing book that I will gladly read / listen to again. Be sure to check trigger warnings.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death, Miscarriage, and Suicidal thoughts
balletbookworm's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Y'all won't let me give more than 5 stars....
Kennedy. Ryan. You know what you did. Ripped my heart out multiple times.
Kennedy. Ryan. You know what you did. Ripped my heart out multiple times.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Mental illness, Miscarriage, Grief, and Pregnancy
I tagged "miscarriage" but that's really not quite correct, since Yasmeen is ~36 weeks pregnant, however there weren't any other options. Aspects of her pregnancy loss/stillbirth are on the page.bedtimesandbooks's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
sad
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
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death, Mental illness, Miscarriage, Sexual content, Suicidal thoughts, Medical content, Grief, Car accident, Death of parent, Pregnancy, and Injury/Injury detail