Reviews tagging 'Abandonment'

Well Met by Jen DeLuca

7 reviews

gracescanlon's review against another edition

funny hopeful lighthearted fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

What a fun story! There was so much I thoroughly enjoyed. From April and Emily really developing a sisterly bond, to Simon’s first time kissing Emily (as himself), to the small-town wholesomeness, Well Met is a charming summer read!
 
The only real issue I had with the story was Emily’s lack of comprehension skills overall.

Like, obviously Chris isn’t going to train you in additional responsibilities and then fire you, Emily, new part-time employee or not! Obviously you’re getting a promotion! 🙄

Emily was a repeat offender with these weird, short-sighted conclusions, but by the end of the book she finally got it right.

Like many romances, Well Met did rely heavily on the miscommunication trope. However, these miscommunications, while relatively frequent, were also quickly cleared up — a much more realistic approach to miscommunication than the usual “letting things grow and grow and grow and then causing an unnecessary and melodramatic third-act breakup.”

I disliked the cover, as it seemed to show Emily’s misinterpretation of the situation with Simon in the first half of the book, rather than the reality. His posture and gestures indicated disgust, which was never actually the case — he’s just intense, reticent, and has his own stuff going on.
 
A perfect, fun beach read I definitely recommend!

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Grief and Abandonment

Moderate: Cancer, Death, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Car accident, and Alcohol

Minor: Toxic friendship

mabellene's review against another edition

emotional funny lighthearted medium-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? Yes

3.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Cancer, Death, and Grief

Moderate: Toxic relationship and Car accident

Minor: Abandonment

bexi's review against another edition

emotional funny lighthearted medium-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

2.75

The heroine was kind of dense. The hero was a butthead. They both needed therapy. 

Also,

WOOING SHOULD TAKE MORE THAN ONE DAY! ✋️😭

But it was cute, I guess?? It kept me entertained 🤷‍♀️

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Cancer, Death, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Grief, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail

Minor: Body shaming, Car accident, and Abandonment

jg34's review against another edition

funny hopeful 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? No

4.0

It was cute and cheesy but a tolerable amount of cheese.

I could see how all Emily’s second guessing and over complicating things would be annoying but I kind of related. Simon’s extreme grumpiness was over the top and the change from grumpy to lovey was not gradual at all but

overall it was a nice story and an easy read

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Cursing

Minor: Emotional abuse, Toxic relationship, Car accident, Abandonment, and Alcohol

caseymac's review

hopeful lighthearted medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No

3.5

A fun, lighthearted, summer read. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content

Moderate: Chronic illness, Death, Grief, Car accident, and Abandonment

Minor: Body shaming, Bullying, Sexism, Gaslighting, and Sexual harassment

wilybooklover's review

funny lighthearted medium-paced

3.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content and Grief

Moderate: Cancer, Death, Terminal illness, and Car accident

Minor: Toxic relationship and Abandonment

blackveilbeccy's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted reflective medium-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

4.5

This was adorable. It took me a little to get into it, but once it got going I was sucked in. I loved all the characters - the protagonist, the love interest and the glorious array of supportive, fleshed-out side characters. Just lovely.

It wasn’t overly fluffy, and dealt with heavy themes amidst the romance. As per usual I skimmed the

explicit sexual content

as that is really, REALLY not my thing. The dynamic of the romance was wonderful though and I loved how both characters had growth both in the context of the relationship as well as personally. Looking forward to reading the rest of the series!

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Sexual content, Grief, Car accident, and Injury/Injury detail

Moderate: Cancer, Toxic relationship, Medical content, and Abandonment

Minor: Cursing, Emotional abuse, Panic attacks/disorders, Alcohol, and Sexual harassment