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literallysam's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
The prologue was just so soo good but then after that everything got so boring. After reading the prologue I thought that this book was going to be different from those cliche countryside romance ones but it was exactly that- Nora & her sissy Libby decide to go on a one-month trip to this small village. There Nora runs into Charle, and it turns out that he's from that small town and his mum runs the local bookstore (yes, another cliche). Though Nora & Charlie haven't gotten along, they're working together on a new manuscript and spend a lot of time in close proximity where the sexual tension builds. Things heat up quickly, but then it's interrupted and this "will they do it or not" energy persists and that's an aspect of the novel that seemed a bit of a stretch. Given how in sync & smart they both are, I had a hard time believing they couldn't figure out a way to be together while still supporting their family.
Now let's talk about the main plot.🤡
Nora's concern lies far more with Libby, who seems to be keeping a secret from her and Nora is hurt that Libby won't talk to her and determinedly tries to get Libby to open up. And even I was waiting for her to open up because I hated this super cringe character of her's and just wanted a little more depth. She's a grown ass adult and still acts like a fkn baby. She has like two breakdowns in the story and yet her character was never fleshed out to be even a little bit intresting. She's Nora's sister- that's all I could gather about her.
I loved Nora. She is stony, bitchy and rigid just like me; soulmates? The only character development I saw was Nora's. Charlie on the other hand was a nice guy but honestly I didn't really find him interesting after the prologue. All the sexual tension just fizzled out after that.
So overall, I don't recommend it.🙂
Graphic: Misogyny, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Death of parent, Pregnancy, and Alcohol
kefredriksen's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Sexual content and Death of parent
Moderate: Death, Panic attacks/disorders, Grief, Pregnancy, and Abandonment
Minor: Cursing, Suicidal thoughts, Toxic relationship, Medical content, and Alcohol
kyrstin_p1989's review against another edition
- 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
5.0
Graphic: Bullying, Panic attacks/disorders, Toxic relationship, Medical content, Grief, Death of parent, Pregnancy, Toxic friendship, and Abandonment
amre23's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Grief, Death of parent, and Gaslighting
Moderate: Cursing, Mental illness, Sexism, Suicidal thoughts, Medical content, Medical trauma, and Pregnancy
Minor: Cancer, Misogyny, Vomit, and Alcohol
honeybunchesofoats06's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Graphic: Toxic relationship, Death of parent, and Toxic friendship
lecta's review against another edition
- 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
Graphic: Sexual content, Grief, Death of parent, and Pregnancy
Moderate: Toxic relationship
Minor: Vomit
amykwrites's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
Graphic: Grief
Moderate: Cursing, Sexual content, Death of parent, and Pregnancy
Minor: Panic attacks/disorders, Toxic relationship, Abandonment, and Alcohol
iamnita's review against another edition
- 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
2.0
However, the bigger issue I have is that I hate reading about terrible mental health rep. All the characters disregard how unwell they are as "the way it is" which it doesn't need to be. Further, the main relationships were just absolutely toxic and I'm tired of hearing about unhealthy dynamics.
Moderate: Mental illness, Toxic relationship, Gaslighting, and Toxic friendship
Minor: Pregnancy
jaynovara's review against another edition
- 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
5.0
Graphic: Grief and Death of parent
Moderate: Pregnancy
Minor: Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Medical content, and Alcohol
chichisode's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Grief, Death of parent, and Pregnancy
Moderate: Toxic relationship and Alcohol
Minor: Bullying, Cursing, Mental illness, Vomit, Medical content, and Car accident