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alouoneill's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Graphic: Death and Grief
Moderate: Dementia and Child abuse
gaby_readsss's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
I randomly picked this book from my library the other day, and honestly didn’t expect to love it as much as I did.
This book was so good! The story took so many twists and turns and I obviously love when a book surprises me.
I kept guessing and theorizing about what was happening the entire time, and each time I was wrong. I needed to keep turning the pages to find out how everything was going to end.
I absolutely love Eve and the love interest also has my heart. 🥹 He’s the best!!! 😫
This is not a typical romance novel in the sense that it isn’t all about a couple getting together. No, this book is so much deeper than that. It depicts grief in such a raw and realistic way that made me feel seen. It talks about friendships, love, and letting go of the past. And so much more.
One of my favorite reads this year for sure. ❤️🩹
Graphic: Grief and Death
Moderate: Child abuse and Death of parent
laurenkimoto's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
I was not prepared for the level of emotional devastation that was going to occur. I was thinking this was going to a somewhat serious but still romance focused book but no shot through the heart.
Overall good characters and good development, but I do feel like the use of one character being a psychologist was a bit trope-y and was just used to make a plot point/revelation.
Graphic: Grief, Death, and Dementia
Moderate: Drug use, Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, and Child abuse
lisa_m'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? Yes
5.0
I did not know what to expect going into it but I couldn't stop once reading. I read it all in one day and cried so so much. It was beautiful and so well written but also so extremely hard hitting.
Mhairi McFarlane is incredible at describing. I felt immidiately immersed in the story and even though I didn't like all the characters and disliked some decisions they made, they all just felt so real. Like real humans with real problems.
I think the best experience you can get reading this book is knowing nothing about it so I don't want to say anything more. This book made me really emotional and it's a story I doubt I will ever forget.
I can't wait to read more books by the author because everything I've read so far was amazing. Definitely one of my favourite authors now!
Graphic: Child abuse, Medical content, Panic attacks/disorders, Gaslighting, Physical abuse, Dementia, Emotional abuse, Car accident, Death, Grief, Infidelity, Death of parent, and Domestic abuse
Moderate: Bullying, Body shaming, and Classism
Minor: Adult/minor relationship, Abandonment, Alcohol, and Self harm
mmalone's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Moderate: Grief, Bullying, Car accident, Child abuse, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Death, Death of parent, Dementia, Emotional abuse, and Infidelity
kamuffel's review against another edition
3.0
Graphic: Grief, Death, Child abuse, Dementia, and Domestic abuse
mbmontgo'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
5.0
Moderate: Grief, Death, and Dementia
Minor: Physical abuse, Drug use, and Child abuse
chaermander's review against another edition
- 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? It's complicated
3.0
Graphic: Grief
Moderate: Dementia, Car accident, and Death
Minor: Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Physical abuse, Drug use, Panic attacks/disorders, Cursing, and Terminal illness
newtonkatie's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Physical abuse, Child abuse, Death, and Grief
mishaps's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
Moderate: Child abuse, Grief, Terminal illness, Drug use, Dementia, Physical abuse, Sexual content, Death, Infidelity, and Toxic friendship