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shyleek'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? It's complicated
5.0
How far would you go to escape your abuser? How would you react when they find you?
Beautifully written. Handles the topics of abuse and grief very well. Great, easy read.
Graphic: Domestic abuse, Cancer, Fire/Fire injury, and Violence
robyngarcia's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
Graphic: Alcoholism, Violence, and Domestic abuse
Minor: Vomit and Cancer
briannehuffman'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? It's complicated
3.0
Graphic: Violence, Alcohol, Physical abuse, Toxic relationship, Emotional abuse, Stalking, and Domestic abuse
Moderate: Death, Murder, and Gun violence
ariariari's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.75
Graphic: Domestic abuse and Violence
Moderate: Gun violence
rikke_bay's review against another edition
2.5
Why is the man with kids ALWAYS a widower? Why can't authors leave the poor wives alone? The idea seems so silly to me, because it is so overused, and I would love for once that it was just an ordinary divorce with a still-existing, normal ex-wife. But apparently nothing is sexier than nuclear families, I guess?
In general I was a bit annoyed throughout the book. I hated the heroine's new BFF - she was a very two-dimensional character and annoying.
I honestly felt really irritated by the plot twist in the end. It was so overdone and cheesy.
What I did like was the flashbacks to the heroine's history and the bad guy's POV. The book was also pleasently fast paced and the point of no return exciting.
But it was not enough to make me particularly like this book. Again not a bad book, but it was definitely not what I hoped for, and now I am ready to quit on Nicholas Sparks forever.
Graphic: Domestic abuse, Alcoholism, and Violence
Moderate: Vomit and Fire/Fire injury
Minor: Grief
cymurray'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? No
3.0
Graphic: Domestic abuse, Gun violence, and Violence
lizziertaft'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? It's complicated
5.0
Graphic: Sexual content, Gaslighting, Gun violence, Police brutality, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Toxic relationship, Religious bigotry, Sexual harassment, Alcoholism, Alcohol, Domestic abuse, Suicidal thoughts, Violence, Emotional abuse, and Physical abuse
brookey8888's review
- 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
This was a reread to me and I still really enjoyed it. This story is a lot different than his other books(if you know you know) and I enjoyed that. The plot of this kept me engaged and I love a small town vibe. The romance was honestly whatever. Sparks male leads are all the same and have zero personality in my opinion. This does deal with some heavier topics. The middle of this did kind of drag which is why it’s closer to a four star. I also cried reading this which I don’t know if I did before so there’s that. I would say this is one of his better books and would recommend
Graphic: Death of parent, Police brutality, Physical abuse, Alcohol, Gun violence, Stalking, Toxic relationship, Violence, Gaslighting, Injury/Injury detail, Blood, Grief, Emotional abuse, Alcoholism, Domestic abuse, Fire/Fire injury, Fatphobia, Infidelity, Cancer, Child abuse, and Death