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notsailingalone's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
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
2.0
I thought the characters were interesting but I disliked the virgin aspect to the story . I don't enjoy women who are infantalised and men who are written like they're constantly teaching a 30 year old grown woman. Those aspects would be okay if they are eventually turned on their head in some way but they aren't here and it just fell flat for me because of that.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Minor: Fire/Fire injury, Panic attacks/disorders, and Death of parent
mepereyra6's review against another edition
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
Content Warnings
Minor: Panic attacks/disorders
katierosecrane's review against another edition
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
This book has a good message in it but it reminded me too much of a hallmark movie. It was a little too cheesy for my taste and I think the conflict through Hallie’s eyes are dumb.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Mental illness, Alcohol, Death, Fire/Fire injury, Grief, Cursing, Panic attacks/disorders, and Sexual content
csl4240's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Minor: Panic attacks/disorders
yarisbooksandbevs's review against another edition
This book is not for me. I felt like the FMC was very immature for someone pushing 30 and she was super inexperienced and continued pining over her 14 year old crush. She compared everyone to this man and held him and everyone else up to this high school idea of him. Julian’s severe anxiety would not be so easily thwarted meeting someone for the first time. The entire passage about her breasts at the beginning was cringey and felt like it was written for the male gaze. Julian being threatening also was cringey. They had nice banter but no chemistry outside of that and Hallie’s obsession of him.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcohol and Panic attacks/disorders
Moderate: Grief
Minor: Death and Fire/Fire injury
sunshinekmp's review against another edition
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Panic attacks/disorders
whatsophreadnext_'s review against another edition
lighthearted
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? No
3.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Mental illness and Panic attacks/disorders
Moderate: Death
bookfett's review against another edition
lighthearted
medium-paced
- 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? Yes
2.0
I liked the character development of the two main characters. They grew and changed, and not for each other but for themselves. However, I was exasperated by how insecure they were and how slowly the plot moved along. The secondary characters were afterthoughts.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Panic attacks/disorders
abicaro17's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
lighthearted
reflective
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
4.25
Julian and Hallie were so sweet! I really enjoyed how their dynamic worked within the semi slow burn. I think the plot was cute and i'm glad they worked out their issues. My problem with the book was first off was the lack of details on important plot stuff (post fire Dad plot, what happened to Hallie grandma, what happened to uncorked?) and the immediate apology acceptance after all the lying Hallie did. Like I get that he thought it was her anyways but she still lied?? It was a good book but not the best Tessa Bailey i've read.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Mental illness, Classism, Fire/Fire injury, Grief, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual content, Emotional abuse, Alcohol, Cursing, and Death
rshearon's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
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
5.0
This book was written for ME!!!! Some of my favorite tropes written by my favorite rom com author! I am so happy this was the book I got to have signed by her; it is definitely hopping onto my favorites shelf. The characters are just so lovable and the chemistry is PALPABLE. The plot was cute and the character growth was sweet and realistic. The climax (the literary one) was really gut-wrenching and well written; I felt like I was experiencing an anxiety attack with the MMC. And the conflict that led to their fight was believable and not super frustrating. And don’t even get me started on the MMC… his MOUTH… Everything I’ve read by Tessa lately has been 🥵… I think she gets better and bolder with every book. I am SO excited to read the sequel. I’m not sure if this dethrones Hannah & Fox as my favorite Tessa book, but it’s at least a close second!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexual content and Panic attacks/disorders
Minor: Grief