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thereadinghammock's review against another edition
The stalker vibes from Fox are off putting for me. The humor in the book has been good for the most part, but there's still something to be desired in some of the writing for me.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Chronic illness and Stalking
Minor: Injury/Injury detail, Death of parent, and Grief
liltastypuff's review against another edition
3.0
Still not sure how I feel about this one. I enjoyed the first half maybe 3/4 of it. I did not care for the ending. A few parts just really rubbed me the wrong way.
Content Warnings
Minor: Stalking
jocauliflower's review against another edition
Content Warnings
Graphic: Stalking
ta2dlibrarian's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
It took me awhile to get into the pithy/ witty/ fast- paced dialogue, but ultimately the characters are hilarious and engaging. I also got the feeling this was a supernatural romance, but the characters are plain 'ol humans.
Loved the representation of the neurodivergent and people with various abilities as not damaged goods sitting on the sidelines, but people worthy of love, redemption, and forgiveness.
Loved the representation of the neurodivergent and people with various abilities as not damaged goods sitting on the sidelines, but people worthy of love, redemption, and forgiveness.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Torture, Violence, Stalking, War, Terminal illness, Injury/Injury detail, and Drug use
goldensisyphus's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
relaxing
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
So glad I found this book! Not only are the story and the characters addictive and well-developed, but the writing is well done and FUNNY! I laughed out loud several times and truly enjoyed reading this. The book flew by and I will definitely be thinking of Fox and Caty for a long time!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Ableism, Panic attacks/disorders, and Mental illness
Moderate: Suicidal thoughts, Domestic abuse, Addiction, Physical abuse, Panic attacks/disorders, Murder, Mass/school shootings, Fatphobia, Stalking, Emotional abuse, War, Violence, Toxic relationship, Mental illness, Medical trauma, Medical content, Grief, and Death of parent
daniquevdijk_'s review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Really loved this! Had this ARC for a while, should've picked it up way sooner. Read this in one night, no regrets :')
Content Warnings
Graphic: Mental illness, Grief, Chronic illness, Confinement, War, Stalking, and Sexual content
Moderate: Kidnapping, Alcohol, Torture, Injury/Injury detail, and Drug use
jjohnston_05's review against another edition
hopeful
inspiring
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
I really wanted to enjoy the book, I really did. First things first, Cady’s chronic illness was portrayed fantastically. She was funny and hopeful and battled so hard each day to live her life to the fullest. Fox was also in a battle of his own. He was trapped inside his own mind, yet clung to one phone call each week.
And I think that phone call is what frustrates me. We never find out how or why he started calling. I also don’t know exactly how to describe what I’m feeling, but I felt as though everything was fairly surface level? The emotion was there, but it never really felt super deep for me. The who plot outside Cady and Fox was forgettable and I couldn’t keep myself in it. I love the two of them, but the plot never sucked me in.
I received an ARC of this book through NetGalley and my reviews are my own.
And I think that phone call is what frustrates me. We never find out how or why he started calling. I also don’t know exactly how to describe what I’m feeling, but I felt as though everything was fairly surface level? The emotion was there, but it never really felt super deep for me. The who plot outside Cady and Fox was forgettable and I couldn’t keep myself in it. I love the two of them, but the plot never sucked me in.
I received an ARC of this book through NetGalley and my reviews are my own.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, and Chronic illness
Minor: Torture, Stalking, and War
oliviajoreads's review against another edition
dark
emotional
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Nevermore Bookstore is a quick and easy read for contemporary romance lovers who enjoy the grumpy meets sunshine trope in a slightly darker tone. I enjoyed the small town setting and the bookstore, however throughout the course of the book, we only ever visted 3/4 different locations which was a shame as it would have been nice to see other parts of the town and explore the lives of the other residents - particularly those in the book club.
While this book touched on the topics of PTSD and ankylosing spondylitis (which was refreshing to see in a book as I suffer from an autoimmune condition myself) at some points the portrayal felt widely unrealistic - for example the whole living in a cave situation because of inner-conflict, and how abusing consent and boundaries seemed to be the theme of how emotional attachment was shown. I felt that the daily struggles with living with a chronic illness was depicted well, especially how it appeared to be varying degrees day to day. The main love interests severe PTSD felt a little out of touch and intense at times which I was confused about as the book appeared to be more marketed as a 'cosy paranormal romance' and not as a 'darker romance'.
I did enjoy the sex scenes and the witty banter between the characters though and felt that this was what kept me interested throughout. Overall this was a very character-driven book.
I am curious to check out the next book in the series, Brewbies, which I believe comes out later this year.
While this book touched on the topics of PTSD and ankylosing spondylitis (which was refreshing to see in a book as I suffer from an autoimmune condition myself) at some points the portrayal felt widely unrealistic - for example the whole living in a cave situation because of inner-conflict, and how abusing consent and boundaries seemed to be the theme of how emotional attachment was shown. I felt that the daily struggles with living with a chronic illness was depicted well, especially how it appeared to be varying degrees day to day. The main love interests severe PTSD felt a little out of touch and intense at times which I was confused about as the book appeared to be more marketed as a 'cosy paranormal romance' and not as a 'darker romance'.
I did enjoy the sex scenes and the witty banter between the characters though and felt that this was what kept me interested throughout. Overall this was a very character-driven book.
I am curious to check out the next book in the series, Brewbies, which I believe comes out later this year.
Content Warnings
Graphic: War, Chronic illness, Stalking, and Panic attacks/disorders
Minor: Death of parent
roget's review against another edition
medium-paced
2.0
This book gives the tale of a bookstore owner who falls for the mysterious man who calls her store once a week.
This was truthfully a one-star read for me, but I appreciated the development and care given to the depiction of chronic physical and mental illnesses.
Unfortunately, Fox’s behavior was often toxic, creepy, and incredibly violating (secretly watching the heroine in her room from the woods with binoculars???) and the boundaries of consent were not treated with respect in this book.
I also hated how the protagonist describes herself as “big,” and the book makes a big deal about her round shape and body positivity, yet the cover shows a completely average, small to mid-sized woman. Absolutely not a fan of that design choice.
In short: This one wasn’t for me. :(
Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for a free copy in exchange for my honest review.
This was truthfully a one-star read for me, but I appreciated the development and care given to the depiction of chronic physical and mental illnesses.
Unfortunately, Fox’s behavior was often toxic, creepy, and incredibly violating (secretly watching the heroine in her room from the woods with binoculars???) and the boundaries of consent were not treated with respect in this book.
I also hated how the protagonist describes herself as “big,” and the book makes a big deal about her round shape and body positivity, yet the cover shows a completely average, small to mid-sized woman. Absolutely not a fan of that design choice.
In short: This one wasn’t for me. :(
Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for a free copy in exchange for my honest review.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Chronic illness, Death, Sexual content, Suicidal thoughts, Stalking, and Drug use
Moderate: Sexual harassment, Torture, Panic attacks/disorders, Police brutality, War, and Cancer
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