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emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
fast-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
Content Warnings
Graphic: Addiction, Cancer, Rape, Abandonment
emotional
inspiring
reflective
sad
slow-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
Content Warnings
Graphic: Addiction, Drug abuse
Moderate: Cancer, Death, Drug use, Miscarriage, Rape, Sexual assault, Terminal illness, Medical content, Pregnancy, Alcohol
Minor: Abortion
emotional
sad
medium-paced
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Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I really enjoyed the writing and appreciated that I was able to read about two characters without alternating chapters and without feeling choppy. I didn't think halfway through I was going to love it, but it was such a good book and heartbreaking at the same time. This is a book and characters that I will continue to think about. I will say I wouldn't recommend if you're looking for a light and happy read.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cancer, Death, Rape
Moderate: Addiction, Abandonment
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
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:
Complicated
Content Warnings
Graphic: Addiction, Rape
emotional
funny
hopeful
reflective
sad
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Content Warnings
Graphic: Addiction, Cancer, Death, Drug abuse, Drug use, Rape, Terminal illness
Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Mental illness, Medical content
emotional
funny
reflective
sad
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
Content Warnings
Graphic: Addiction, Cancer, Death, Rape, Terminal illness, Death of parent
Minor: Infertility, Miscarriage, Toxic relationship, Grief, Pregnancy
I loved following Katie and Tully’s friendship throughout the years. Lots of important lessons throughout the entire book. Started off great and lost a little momentum in the middle before picking up near the end. I am curious to see where the second book goes.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Addiction, Cancer, Infertility, Miscarriage, Rape, Death of parent, Abandonment
challenging
emotional
lighthearted
sad
medium-paced
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Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
I was recommended this book by my aunt, whose basically a sister to me, and I am so glad I took her recommendation because this book was phenomenal. I loved the trauma bonding that was done and how vulnerable Katie was during the whole novel. She just wanted a friend and would do anything to keep the only one she had.
Teenage years are weird and difficult, I can’t imagine what it was like for Tilly. She had so many traumatic events happen to her before she turned 18. I loved her drive and how she just wanted to make a name for herself and be loved by everyone, since her mother couldn’t (which is so sad, but so relatable for so MANY people). The one thing I hated about Tilly was that she was so arrogant and blinded by her own drive.
The climax of this book felt like it was always going to come sooner , rather than so late in the novel. Every time that they drifted apart, because of life and how life changed for them both so differently, I felt like that was going to be the breaking point that broke their friendship up. But the actual event was JAW DROPPING. I’ll be the first to admit, I hated Tilly after the event, but god the way that she made up with Katie after ykw was so sweet and made me bawl.
I recommend this to any and everyone. I have friends who don’t read whatsoever and they love this book. This is definitely a wonderful read.
Teenage years are weird and difficult, I can’t imagine what it was like for Tilly. She had so many traumatic events happen to her before she turned 18. I loved her drive and how she just wanted to make a name for herself and be loved by everyone, since her mother couldn’t (which is so sad, but so relatable for so MANY people). The one thing I hated about Tilly was that she was so arrogant and blinded by her own drive.
The climax of this book felt like it was always going to come sooner , rather than so late in the novel. Every time that they drifted apart, because of life and how life changed for them both so differently, I felt like that was going to be the breaking point that broke their friendship up. But the actual event was JAW DROPPING. I’ll be the first to admit, I hated Tilly after the event, but god the way that she made up with Katie after ykw was so sweet and made me bawl.
I recommend this to any and everyone. I have friends who don’t read whatsoever and they love this book. This is definitely a wonderful read.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Abandonment
Moderate: Addiction, Cancer, Drug abuse, Drug use, Sexual content
Minor: Rape, Toxic relationship, War
emotional
hopeful
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
Rarely do books move me to tears. I was choked up for the last 100 pages or so.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Addiction, Alcoholism, Cancer, Death, Drug use, Mental illness, Rape, Terminal illness, Medical content, Death of parent, Pregnancy, Gaslighting, War
emotional
hopeful
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
While I did enjoy my reading experience of this particular Kristin Hannah installment, I struggled a bit with reading Tullys perspective at times, since I found her character a bit frustrating. I think for the most part that is due to the fact that I feel like I identify more closely with Kate as a character, and was often really frustrated with Tullys behavior and her lack of awareness of others feelings. However, that’s not to say that I didn’t feel for her. As you spend time with these characters, grow up with them and experience life with them, you see how truly horrible things were/are for Tully. It’s no wonder she could be selfish or struggle with being there for others when they needed her, since she never got that for herself as a young girl. Overall, I kept coming back to the book and found it hard to put down because I was attached to these characters and wanted to know more. Thank you once again Kristin Hannah, for a soul crushing read. Why is it that I am always left sobbing after finishing your novels??? I would like some compensation at this point lol.
I would recommend this to those who enjoy slice of life, dramatic stories, where you can truly immerse yourself in the lives of the characters. Another job well done, mrs. Hannah.
I would recommend this to those who enjoy slice of life, dramatic stories, where you can truly immerse yourself in the lives of the characters. Another job well done, mrs. Hannah.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Addiction, Rape
Moderate: Cancer, Abandonment