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shetravelsinbooks's review against another edition
emotional
inspiring
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.75
After hearing so many rave reviews of this book on TikTok, I was ecstatic to read it. I loved the plot line. I enjoyed the majority of the characters (not a fan of the constant LGBTQ characters being forced into my face but they weren’t the main characters at least). There’s also a pair of pigeons whose names made me laugh out loud every time I read them. That was about all I enjoyed.
This book does briefly in a very round about way talk about suicide. As a survivor of parents who committed suicide and one who struggles with depression, I didn’t like how it didn’t deal with it head on. It felt like the author was too scared to be open with it. I also felt like some of the choices made by both main characters were completely illogical, which made me like them less. I didn’t care for all the build up of the characters so that I finally enjoyed them, then had that rug ripped from underneath me. There were many chapters that felt slow and incredibly boring. I know I skimmed over a fair amount because it dragged on. There were way too many slow spots that just weren’t needed and felt like intentional fillers. One major plot point without spoiling it really made no sense to me (the character build up and reasoning or lack thereof about suicide). I felt like this book had so much potential and I was incredibly let down.
This book does briefly in a very round about way talk about suicide. As a survivor of parents who committed suicide and one who struggles with depression, I didn’t like how it didn’t deal with it head on. It felt like the author was too scared to be open with it. I also felt like some of the choices made by both main characters were completely illogical, which made me like them less. I didn’t care for all the build up of the characters so that I finally enjoyed them, then had that rug ripped from underneath me. There were many chapters that felt slow and incredibly boring. I know I skimmed over a fair amount because it dragged on. There were way too many slow spots that just weren’t needed and felt like intentional fillers. One major plot point without spoiling it really made no sense to me (the character build up and reasoning or lack thereof about suicide). I felt like this book had so much potential and I was incredibly let down.
Content Warnings
Minor: Suicide, Mental illness, and Abandonment
kyleethecatlady's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
sad
fast-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
I think this is my new favorite book? It has funny and sad parts. I love the characters. When I first read the summary, I was a little iffy because I wasn’t sure about the whole seven years difference & how that would work out, but I really like how Ashley Poston handled it. I haven’t read her previous book yet, but I definitely will now!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content, Grief, and Mental illness
Moderate: Death, Pregnancy, and Suicide
jacks_beloved's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Suicide, Grief, and Mental illness
supermormongirl's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
relaxing
sad
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
5.0
Literally everything you could ever ask for in a book 💛✨🍋🍊🍋✨💛
Content Warnings
Moderate: Misogyny, Mental illness, Grief, Death of parent, Sexual content, Cursing, and Death
Minor: Suicide attempt, Suicide, and Suicidal thoughts
Death of a loved one (close aunt who is more like a parent)agrandromance's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
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
Beautiful. I’ve fallen for this author’s work. It’s about love and grief and magic and time. Gorgeous.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief
Moderate: Suicide
Minor: Mental illness, Sexual content, and Death
melodyharmon's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
funny
mysterious
sad
fast-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
5.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, and Mental illness
makaylagrace0's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
I loved this book!!! Finished it in 2 days, perfect length.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief
Moderate: Pregnancy, Suicide, and Mental illness
Minor: Sexual content and Alcohol
Some spice.annakvegas's review against another edition
emotional
funny
inspiring
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Mental illness, Grief, and Suicide
Minor: Sexual content
katiedenham's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
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
Content Warnings
Minor: Grief, Pregnancy, Mental illness, and Suicide
sarahl0726's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death and Grief
Moderate: Suicide and Mental illness