Scan barcode
kb33's review against another edition
tense
fast-paced
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
I’m all for diverse books representing characters with mental illnesses, but not when a huge character in the book is a therapist/best friend and the authors have clearly not researched therapy for these conditions or had a therapist read the book and offer advice. He read more like the best girl friend encouraging the mfc to go for it over and over. This book contains advice by a “therapist” character that would be dangerous in real life. PSA: if you think someone might be considering suicide, please ask them about it but don’t ask leading questions like “you’re *not* considering suicide, are you?” In the USA 988 is a free crisis help line that anyone can call or text, 24 hours a day.
In addition, the mmc takes advantage of her anxiety and hesitation and pushes her to do things she’s stated she isn’t comfortable with. She says “no sex, let’s take it slow,” and he fills a bathtub for her and pushes her to let him join her in the bath. Honestly he wasn’t a good character and was written like a teenager might imagine a relationship before they know better.
In addition, the mmc takes advantage of her anxiety and hesitation and pushes her to do things she’s stated she isn’t comfortable with. She says “no sex, let’s take it slow,” and he fills a bathtub for her and pushes her to let him join her in the bath. Honestly he wasn’t a good character and was written like a teenager might imagine a relationship before they know better.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Panic attacks/disorders, Grief, Mental illness, and Sexual content
Moderate: Fire/Fire injury, Death, Abandonment, and Suicidal thoughts
Minor: Death of parent, Infidelity, and Cancer
jackiereadsalot's review against another edition
funny
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
read via audiobook
Griffin and Luca are childhood pen pals that exchanged letters into adulthood. When tragedy hits Luca’s life she abruptly stops writing. Fast forward a few years later and she finds his last letter to her, she decided to write back and it results in an exchange of dirty letters.
This book started out hilarious. Once it started getting to the “dirty” portion of the letters it all went downhill for me. I was the kid that hated Furbies and thought they were creepy so this book gave me the worst form of imagery. The only reason I did not dnf this one was because Jacob Morgan doing a British accent was the best thing my ears have heard. I think if the story had more spice to it rather than just the letters and some dirty talk it might have made more sense.
Griffin and Luca are childhood pen pals that exchanged letters into adulthood. When tragedy hits Luca’s life she abruptly stops writing. Fast forward a few years later and she finds his last letter to her, she decided to write back and it results in an exchange of dirty letters.
This book started out hilarious. Once it started getting to the “dirty” portion of the letters it all went downhill for me. I was the kid that hated Furbies and thought they were creepy so this book gave me the worst form of imagery. The only reason I did not dnf this one was because Jacob Morgan doing a British accent was the best thing my ears have heard. I think if the story had more spice to it rather than just the letters and some dirty talk it might have made more sense.
keereah's review against another edition
emotional
funny
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
taetahlia's review against another edition
3.0
This was an okay read. I liked the honesty in their letters both while children and then again as adults, and at times I was laughing out loud by the humour in the correspondence (and that PI report!). I feel like the authors did a great job of expressing each characters freedom by hiding behind the anonymity of conversing via letters.
I liked that Luca (FMC) and Griffin (MMC) built up a mental and emotional connection before their physical relationship, and I also found it super refreshing to see Griffin's maturity, patience and understanding in adapting to life with Luca and her challenges (i.e. agoraphobia, antisocial hermit) than reading a novel about how all those various challenges disappeared or being immediately healed following finding love. This was especially lovely given the added difficulty of managing Griffin's celebrity persona life as Cole Archer (i.e. constantly being in the spotlight and surrounded by lots of people).
Triggers: FMC - trauma and survivors guilt of best friend dying in fire, both parents have passed away (not on page) and life with agoraphobia. MMC - Mother died from cancer when he was a teenager (on page but mentioned in conversations as is a healing aspect for the MMC), father is a cheater (not on page). Overall - there is a death briefly mentioned (not graphic references to dying on page, but seeing a dead body on page).
I liked that Luca (FMC) and Griffin (MMC) built up a mental and emotional connection before their physical relationship, and I also found it super refreshing to see Griffin's maturity, patience and understanding in adapting to life with Luca and her challenges (i.e. agoraphobia, antisocial hermit) than reading a novel about how all those various challenges disappeared or being immediately healed following finding love. This was especially lovely given the added difficulty of managing Griffin's celebrity persona life as Cole Archer (i.e. constantly being in the spotlight and surrounded by lots of people).
Triggers: FMC - trauma and survivors guilt of best friend dying in fire, both parents have passed away (not on page) and life with agoraphobia. MMC - Mother died from cancer when he was a teenager (on page but mentioned in conversations as is a healing aspect for the MMC), father is a cheater (not on page). Overall - there is a death briefly mentioned (not graphic references to dying on page, but seeing a dead body on page).
s0phieadams's review against another edition
3.25
This was a cute quick read. However i didn’t love it, it was enjoyable at times but at others i found it a bit cringy. I had seen so many good reviews so had high hopes for this book but it’s just not my cup of tea that much. It was still good and i did really enjoy the ending but i just didn’t love it.
nettabarak's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
sad
medium-paced
5.0
ashunderwood's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
inspiring
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
I thoroughly enjoyed this! I love the couple, and liked its inclusivity surrounding people with extreme fears. The story was also really sweet. No one is a super-idiot which is great! :) A little bit insta-lovey or I would have probably given this a higher rating.
diazmayra5's review against another edition
4.0
Love how wholesome it was. But also the exploration in mental health ( agoraphobia) And the audio book for this was really good. Definitely recommend!