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rickireadss's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
this was just okay. i did like the anxiety representation - i can always relate to the catastrophizing part of anxiety, and it makes me feel like i am not alone in that thought process. i thought the book overall and the plot was vvvvvery slow-paced, and it felt like sometimes absolutely nothing was happening. i also just didn't feel like the mcs had much chemistry - yes there was mutual pining, but i just didn't see really see it. TW: SELF HARM - i also related to everly's form of self harm she does in the book, as i have unconsciously done it myself to almost ground myself and get out of that anxiety-riddled thought process.
⚠️: panic attacks/disorders, infidelity, self harm, emotional abuse, toxic relationship, divorce
⚠️: panic attacks/disorders, infidelity, self harm, emotional abuse, toxic relationship, divorce
Content Warnings
Graphic: Infidelity, Self harm, and Panic attacks/disorders
Moderate: Emotional abuse and Toxic relationship
lklitup's review
lighthearted
slow-paced
1.0
Bottom line up front: I didn’t buy it.
Everly Dean is a newly 30 year old radio producer whose failed love life + list of 10 rules carry her into a new production segment. Chris Jansen is Everly’s boss at a small-but-successful radio station.
Everly also happens to have anxiety of such severity that she frequently self harms (digging her nails or her keys into her palms so tightly that they leave imprints) yet thinks making lists and stepping outside her comfort zone are more tangible coping mechanisms than therapy (which she could absolutely financially afford). Chris also happens to creepily hero-worship and lust after Everly despite barely speaking to her for the 10 or so months prior to Everly’s 30th birthday.
This book is a slow, slow, slo o o o ow burn. The bright spots were when Everly interacted with her BFF/coworker Stacey (whose unwavering friendship should be the stuff of legends); when Everly’s parents provided some comic relief (despite being extremely problematic themselves); and when Noah visited. The last 15% of this book almost made me give up, though, especially given Everly’s overblown, disproportionate reaction to Chris’ past.
I’ll end where I started: I just didn’t buy it.
Everly Dean is a newly 30 year old radio producer whose failed love life + list of 10 rules carry her into a new production segment. Chris Jansen is Everly’s boss at a small-but-successful radio station.
Everly also happens to have anxiety of such severity that she frequently self harms (digging her nails or her keys into her palms so tightly that they leave imprints) yet thinks making lists and stepping outside her comfort zone are more tangible coping mechanisms than therapy (which she could absolutely financially afford). Chris also happens to creepily hero-worship and lust after Everly despite barely speaking to her for the 10 or so months prior to Everly’s 30th birthday.
This book is a slow, slow, slo o o o ow burn. The bright spots were when Everly interacted with her BFF/coworker Stacey (whose unwavering friendship should be the stuff of legends); when Everly’s parents provided some comic relief (despite being extremely problematic themselves); and when Noah visited. The last 15% of this book almost made me give up, though, especially given Everly’s overblown, disproportionate reaction to Chris’ past.
I’ll end where I started: I just didn’t buy it.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Panic attacks/disorders
Moderate: Infidelity and Self harm
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