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marybsimp's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
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
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cancer, Chronic illness, Death, Car accident, and Grief
kdailyreads's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
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
4.0
I really enjoyed this book! I loved the main characters Emily and Simon. They’re both people I would like to be friends with in real life. They’re funny, caring, organized, and like reading and history. The relationship between the two of them was fun and heart-warming to see develop. The supporting characters were also well-developed and entertaining, and I found myself wishing Willow Creek was a real place I could visit. I definitely want to go to a Renaissance Faire sometime in the future now! Maybe I’m even motivated to try to read some Shakespeare again?? Absolutely I am looking forward to reading more of Jen DeLuca’s writing, particularly this series!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Terminal illness, Grief, Death, Car accident, Toxic relationship, Alcohol, and Sexual content
aargot1's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cancer, Grief, and Sexual content
Moderate: Death
Minor: Car accident
emeraldelephant's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
reflective
medium-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? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Emotional abuse, Death, Cancer, and Grief
maddiejlynch's review against another edition
funny
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
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Terminal illness and Grief
Minor: Emotional abuse
simon’s brother passed away from non-hodgkin’s lymphoma, and a lot of his character is driven by his grief and mourning his brother. emily has just gotten out of a five year long relationship where her partner devalued and put her down, and a lot of her character is driven by her not feeling good enough as a result of this treatment.kfmcf's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
funny
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? Yes
4.25
OK so first and foremost I am a Renaissance Faire dork so I love that aspect of this book. Just to preface.
I think this book has a lot of successes. I love the grump/sunshine dynamic and I think the characters are great. They all have flaws and depth and are relatable in some way. The side characters are so strong and add a great stability to the story.
I've already bought this and the sequels with no shame.
I think this book has a lot of successes. I love the grump/sunshine dynamic and I think the characters are great. They all have flaws and depth and are relatable in some way. The side characters are so strong and add a great stability to the story.
I've already bought this and the sequels with no shame.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief and Sexual content
kylieqrada's review against another edition
emotional
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? Yes
4.0
This was adorable. I love a Ren Faire moment, and the character development for Simon Emily was on point. The only issue I had was that I couldn't help picturing an old work friend as Simon and then the sex scenes got REAL WEIRD and I would not recommend.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death and Sexual content
Moderate: Car accident, Cancer, and Grief
Minor: Terminal illness and Toxic relationship
milkand2sugars's review against another edition
emotional
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
A quick easy read, perfect for the beach or a flight. I liked the renaissance fair aspect as its something I haven't seen before in a romance and I always enjoy the grumpy x sunshine trope.
This was only 3 stars for me because I didn't fully warm to the male character. There wasn't enough character development to redeem him after having a bad attitude throughout the whole book.
This was only 3 stars for me because I didn't fully warm to the male character. There wasn't enough character development to redeem him after having a bad attitude throughout the whole book.
Content Warnings
Minor: Death, Grief, Sexual content, and Terminal illness
alyssadavis'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? No
3.0
I didn’t choose the wench life. The wench life chose me.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexual content
Minor: Death and Grief
iamsammie27's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
fast-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
4.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Grief
Minor: Death and Toxic relationship