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cassiereadsbooks_'s review against another edition
- 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
3.5
Graphic: Alcoholism, Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Gun violence, Mental illness, Sexual assault, Grief, Car accident, Death of parent, and Murder
lindsaymck's review against another edition
- 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
4.75
Bree’s connection to and desire to understand and love Archer is contagious and I credit that to powerful storytelling. The truths behind both Archer and Bree’s traumas are sprinkled throughout the book, but in a way that makes SO much sense. It is as if the reader is being told these painful stories as we gain the trust of the people sharing them. We learn of Bree’s experiences sooner because she is further along on her path to healing and she is able to support Archer in gradually revealing what happened to him and how it forever changed his life.
Archer experiencing new things for the first time (and Bree’s perspective about how honored and hungry she is for those “firsts”) is really original and incomparable to any other relationship I’ve read about. The way we see these “firsts” and the other pivotal moments of their relationship through both POVs is what I wish every author would do!
Two parts in particular will stay with me long after I close this book. The first:
“Bad things don’t happen to people because they deserve for them to happen. It just doesn’t work that way. It’s just… life. And no matter who we are, we have to take the hand we’re dealt, crappy though it may be, and try our very best to move forward anyway, to love anyway, to have hope anyway… to have faith that there’s a purpose to the journey we’re on. And try to believe that maybe more light shines out of those who have the most cracks.”
The second is when Bree shares with Archer how her mom’s embroidery helped give her perspective when life becomes chaotic.
“Sometimes I think of those little pieces of fabric whenever life feels messy and difficult to understand. I try to close my eyes and believe that even though I can’t see the other side right then, and the side I’m looking at is ugly and muddled, there’s a masterpiece that’s being woven out of all the knots and loose strings. I try to believe that something beautiful can result from something ugly, and that there will come a time when I’ll get to see what that is.”
This book is special and one that I know I will think about. The use of sign language and the author showing the difference between speech and sign by italicizing the signing was something I really appreciated and enjoyed. The ending was a TRIP, but no spoilers!
Graphic: Gun violence, Violence, and Murder
Moderate: Gore and Grief
Minor: Alcoholism and Rape
agreen1727's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Graphic: Alcoholism, Death, Drug use, Gun violence, Sexual content, Car accident, Death of parent, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail
thechaoticreader_'s review against another edition
- 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
Moderate: Alcoholism, Sexual content, Car accident, and Death of parent
Minor: Domestic abuse, Gun violence, Sexual assault, Grief, and Medical trauma
antidietleah's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
Graphic: Alcoholism, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Gun violence, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Grief, Medical trauma, Car accident, Death of parent, Murder, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Cursing
skyfullofstarzz's review against another edition
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
4.25
Gotta admit it was to much smut for my liking, but that's just a personal thing because I picked this book up for the angst
Also quite some comments about "male scent", "male instincts", etc..so if you ont't like that and can't ignore it mybe not the best choice for you
Graphic: Ableism, Child abuse, Gun violence, Sexual assault, and Sexual content
Moderate: Addiction, Alcoholism, Death, and Pregnancy
Minor: Vomit
lyndsmarie321's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Moderate: Alcoholism, Physical abuse, Rape, Grief, Car accident, and Murder
mo_nyx'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? Yes
4.5
Watching Archer and Bree fall in love was beautiful. Seeing them face their own trauma was heartbreaking.
The story is so tender, and I love both of them so much.
Graphic: Alcoholism, Child abuse, Death, Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Gun violence, Infidelity, Physical abuse, Sexual assault, Violence, Grief, Car accident, Death of parent, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail
eafitzmaurice's review against another edition
5.0
Graphic: Alcoholism, Chronic illness, Gun violence, Car accident, Death of parent, and Murder
sydnik3's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
The main focus of this book is the background of the characters, which could’ve made for an excellent read had it been written well. But even the characters I felt like had no personality besides their past. I think some moments it was almost trying too hard to show how witty the characters were and that they weren’t just their past, which of course in my opinion made it flop harder. I also think they fell in love way too quickly, but I think that’s just a me thing as my favorite is very very slow burn.
Honestly, if you’re a romance reader looking for a small town, slice of life story with an emotional twist, this is you’re book. I just couldn’t get over the writing.
Minor: Alcoholism, Child abuse, Sexual assault, and Murder