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legalplanner's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
The dynamics and evolution between Jesse and Kerry was one that truly made reading this book an absolute breeze.
I liked that Jesse wasn't necessarily ashamed of who he was. He knew the kind of life he had lived, but knew deep down that he wasn't fulfilled doing what he had been doing up to that point. Kerry's desire to keep the one place she felt welcome open spoke to me on a very deep level. Jesse and Kerry were borderline opposites attract. Jesse the playboy and Kerry the nerd.
HOWEVER, this was so much more than just a romcom about men knitting. There was emotional depth to this that went beyond just wanting to change your playboy ways. Jesse was struggling with grief, a grief he wasn't expecting to be as large as it was. Kerry, while dealing with her own grief is dealing with the problem of finding a job that can pay her enough to keep her apartment. Through their grief we see Jesse and Kerry grow beyond just being sad at losing Mama Joy and really understanding that they are both adults and can make their own decisions.
I truly enjoyed covering grief in this the way that Jackson did. The author took you on a journey that shows you how love is found in the most likely of places, while also showing that you sometimes need others to lean on in hard times. I cannot wait to read the second book as soon as possible.
I liked that Jesse wasn't necessarily ashamed of who he was. He knew the kind of life he had lived, but knew deep down that he wasn't fulfilled doing what he had been doing up to that point. Kerry's desire to keep the one place she felt welcome open spoke to me on a very deep level. Jesse and Kerry were borderline opposites attract. Jesse the playboy and Kerry the nerd.
HOWEVER, this was so much more than just a romcom about men knitting. There was emotional depth to this that went beyond just wanting to change your playboy ways. Jesse was struggling with grief, a grief he wasn't expecting to be as large as it was. Kerry, while dealing with her own grief is dealing with the problem of finding a job that can pay her enough to keep her apartment. Through their grief we see Jesse and Kerry grow beyond just being sad at losing Mama Joy and really understanding that they are both adults and can make their own decisions.
I truly enjoyed covering grief in this the way that Jackson did. The author took you on a journey that shows you how love is found in the most likely of places, while also showing that you sometimes need others to lean on in hard times. I cannot wait to read the second book as soon as possible.
Content Warnings
Minor: Death of parent and Toxic relationship
d0505's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
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
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief, Toxic relationship, and Death of parent
Moderate: Bullying and Sexual content
eligru's review against another edition
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? Yes
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief, Death of parent, and Bullying
Moderate: Drug abuse, Sexual content, and Cursing
Minor: Toxic relationship and Abandonment
misslescano's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Um romancezinho fofis clichê e, como alguém que faz crochê, macramê e sabe um pouco sobre tricô, achei todo o cenário da loja de lã um sonho, sério.
O Jesse é meio fofo, um pouco ciumento demais, mas né, já li piores (vou admitir isto: meu guilty pleasure é ler os mocinhos dos romances com ciúmes KDJKKNDSJ). E eu adorei a Kerry, mesmo ela sendo meio infantilzinha.
No entanto, tiveram umas coisas que me deixaram super confusa e sem reação, por exemplo:o fetiche esquisitão que aparece depois nas cenas mais hot . Eu comecei a dar risada no meio da madrugada, não estava preparada pra um negócio desses KKJSNDJSJ. Acho que a autora poderia ter mencionado previamente alguma coisa sobre isso, ou dado indícios, pra que não acabe sendo algo tão inesperado pro leitor e, como aconteceu comigo, acabando com o clima do hot kksj.
Outro problema que encontrei foi o tanto de cenas em que os outros irmãos ficavam babando na Kerry, tipo, no começo do livro fiquei meio desconfortável achando que iríamos ter um triângulo amoroso entre os dois irmãos e a Kerry.Fico feliz que a autora tenha optado por não ir nessa direção, mas ficou o questionamento sobre a necessidade desse tipo de cenas no livro . Depois de ler "A Rainha Vermelha", nunca mais quero ver essa dinâmica em histórias :v
Outra coisa que me deixou nervosa: o tanto que os amigos dos personagens principais eram um pé no saco em relação ao relacionamento dos dois, tenho amigas que gostam de perguntar sobre os boys e gostam de deixar a situação constrangedora pros dois, mas nunca aconteceu algo do nível deste livro! (e olha que somos uns 10 anos mais novas que os protagonistas!!!).
É difícil pra mim acreditar que adultos de quase 30 anos se importem tanto com a vida amorosa de seus amigos, chegando ao ponto dese negar a oferecer sua casa como estadia temporária pra uma amiga (que não tinha pra onde ir porquê seu apartamento estava todo alagado) únicamente pra ela ficar na casa do interesse romântico . Achei um absurdo isso.
O Jesse é meio fofo, um pouco ciumento demais, mas né, já li piores (vou admitir isto: meu guilty pleasure é ler os mocinhos dos romances com ciúmes KDJKKNDSJ). E eu adorei a Kerry, mesmo ela sendo meio infantilzinha.
No entanto, tiveram umas coisas que me deixaram super confusa e sem reação, por exemplo:
Outro problema que encontrei foi o tanto de cenas em que os outros irmãos ficavam babando na Kerry, tipo, no começo do livro fiquei meio desconfortável achando que iríamos ter um triângulo amoroso entre os dois irmãos e a Kerry.
Outra coisa que me deixou nervosa: o tanto que os amigos dos personagens principais eram um pé no saco em relação ao relacionamento dos dois, tenho amigas que gostam de perguntar sobre os boys e gostam de deixar a situação constrangedora pros dois, mas nunca aconteceu algo do nível deste livro! (e olha que somos uns 10 anos mais novas que os protagonistas!!!).
É difícil pra mim acreditar que adultos de quase 30 anos se importem tanto com a vida amorosa de seus amigos, chegando ao ponto de
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death of parent
Minor: Abandonment, Alcohol, Alcoholism, Bullying, Medical content, Misogyny, and Toxic relationship
colettesjourney's review
emotional
funny
hopeful
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
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief
Moderate: Death of parent, Death, and Sexual content
Minor: Addiction, Drug abuse, Emotional abuse, and Toxic relationship
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