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4.2 AVERAGE
4.2 AVERAGE
adventurous
emotional
funny
sad
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
why do I love a romance novel that grapples with grief at the same time
adventurous
challenging
emotional
funny
relaxing
sad
tense
medium-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
adventurous
funny
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
This book almost made me CRY! Dying and grief are not easy topics to discuss, let alone write about them in great depths, but I think Alison Cochrun did a fantastic job writing from both Logan and Rosemary’s perspectives.
I loved the humor in this book, and appreciated the growth th ats present in Logan and Rosemary along this cross country “death trip” as Joe called it. I do wish the growth was faster from Logan because it started to get annoying that she kept referring to herself as a fuckboy when clearly she has abandonment issues from her mom picking up and leaving to another state without her. but I understand that each person has their epiphany at different times in their lives and I was glad Logan still matured.
I also reallly loved that we get glimpses of Joe’s past, and I LOVE all the gay shenanigans these three get into!
Bonus points for the author for including black and brown characters without pretending to know what it’s like to be a person of color, and writing from their perspectives. More white authors need to follow her lead!
I hardly ever like romance books, but this book had me locked in and rooting for them. I look forward to reading other stories by Alison Cochrun, and I’d highly recommend this read.
I loved the humor in this book, and appreciated the growth th ats present in Logan and Rosemary along this cross country “death trip” as Joe called it. I do wish the growth was faster from Logan
I also reallly loved that we get glimpses of Joe’s past, and I LOVE all the gay shenanigans these three get into!
Bonus points for the author for including black and brown characters without pretending to know what it’s like to be a person of color, and writing from their perspectives. More white authors need to follow her lead!
I hardly ever like romance books, but this book had me locked in and rooting for them. I look forward to reading other stories by Alison Cochrun, and I’d highly recommend this read.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Terminal illness
Moderate: Abandonment
Minor: Addiction, Homophobia, Sexual content
emotional
funny
reflective
sad
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
lighthearted
sad
fast-paced
i really enjoyed this romance! logan and rosemary were both relatable protagonists, and it was easy to sympathize with them both on their respective journeys. the story was a great mix of sharp and humorous, with heart-wrenching moments of tenderness. the road trip premise was executed well, and the descriptive writing really made me feel like i was there in that van with them. i especially adored joe and his relationships with logan and rosemary; it was clear how much they all cared for one another. i wasn't really sold on the second-chance / miscommunication in this romance, as all the back-and-forth kind of dragged it out, but i did feel a sense of ah, finally when they got together. also i didn't love the imagery that logan kept using to rosemary's mouth puckering but i guess that's a small thing lol overall, this was a solid summer road trip story with a great emotional arc.
funny
hopeful
sad
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
adventurous
emotional
funny
medium-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
This is sweet, messy, and all about second chances -- in friendship, love and with yourself!! The banter is great and so is the chemistry -- and the healing and queer joy are *chef's kiss*.
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
sad
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