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girlreading's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.0
After adoring Love & Other Disasters, I had high expectations for this and it did not disappoint.
After recovering from an opening scene that felt more horror than romance, (although, admittedly, Anita did a fabulous job at making even the most terrifying scenario adorable), I found myself instantly caring deeply for Alexei and Ben's journeys, both as individuals and together.
It's a slow burn of a story and not one for those looking for a fast paced, action filled read but it's thoughtful and sweet and, while heart breaking at times, really rather lovely.
After recovering from an opening scene that felt more horror than romance, (although, admittedly, Anita did a fabulous job at making even the most terrifying scenario adorable), I found myself instantly caring deeply for Alexei and Ben's journeys, both as individuals and together.
It's a slow burn of a story and not one for those looking for a fast paced, action filled read but it's thoughtful and sweet and, while heart breaking at times, really rather lovely.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Homophobia
sarahkhanmoose's review against another edition
emotional
funny
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
jijirich's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
hopeful
inspiring
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
3.75
Very sweet read. I liked how many of the tropes were handled and that it was a good balance between wish fulfillment and reality.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Homophobia and Abandonment
shmem007's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
funny
inspiring
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
4.0
leniece94's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
reflective
slow-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
2.75
I really liked this book but I feel like it could have been 75 pages shorter. The middle felt redundant and it didn’t feel like the growth of the characters kept pace with the number of pages
thenextbookdilemma's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
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? It's complicated
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Abandonment and Homophobia
Moderate: Religious bigotry
Minor: Toxic relationship
dsauriol1991's review against another edition
5.0
I loved the narrator for this book! They truly captured Ben & Alexei’s characters so so well. This story is still so beautiful. I own very few physical copies of books, but this re-read solidified why I do own one of this book. Alexei’s journey to self acceptance and grief over the loss of the his relationship with his parents is both heartwarming and heartbreaking in equal measure. Ben’s growth is also beautiful to see him going after what he truly wants with Alexei. These two are just so so precious!
pierrereads's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
relaxing
sad
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
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Homophobia
Minor: Cursing
thepaperbackplanner's review against another edition
5.0
Anita Kelly is officially a must-buy after this!! Their characters are so human, they breathe such life into their settings, and their romances are so sweet yet so spicy! I adored Ben and Lex's journey to themselves and each other on the PCT. I devoured it in a day! Would 100% recommend. Time to go hiking!