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kamrynkoble's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
It’s really classically her: bookish protagonists, rom com with a heavy dose of childhood trauma and psychological shards of glass, small-town vibes, quirky characters, and witty, unique dialogue and descriptions. If you like Henry, I think you’ll like this.
It was missing just a little bit of sparkle to be a full 5 stars for me. I enjoyed Daphne and Miles, and the premise, but the plot was just a slow-rolling coast. I don’t feel particularly attached to the characters either, and I still don’t understand Miles’s third act *choice.* It was a choice.
I still enjoyed this one and am glad I preordered.
Also, this one is hardly steamy. It’s technically open door, but not graphic at all. The first kiss had me hot and bothered more than anything else. I think this would be fine for a high schooler.
Moderate: Sexual content, Abandonment, and Drug use
quasinaut'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? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
The setting, most of the main and side characters, the conversational banter - both flirty and friendly, not just between Daphne and Miles - the get-to-know-Waning-Bay side quests - all of these were pretty great.
For me, though, it was frustrating that Daphne's choices and reactions were all based on her history with her unreliable father: her distrust of Miles for being charming, her judgement of Ashleigh as unreliable for running late, and so on. I wanted her to recognize sooner that she wasn't really seeing them as individuals, but conflating them with her dad and his behavior, and it harmed her developing relationships with them.
As a librarian, I am so grateful for how libraries were portrayed, both the good (community!), the bad (inappropriate patrons!), and the in-between. But there were still parts that bothered me - why was it totally cool for unattended adults to crash storytime? Why did only like four people work at the library? Why was Daphne planning a fundraiser? Why was it her sole focus for months? Why did Daphne do so much work when she wasn't at work?? Pet peeves of mine, sure.
Despite my complaints, the wonderful characters and humor and descriptions made this overall another fun Emily Henry read!
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Emotional abuse, Alcohol, and Abandonment
daisy2050'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: Drug use
Moderate: Abandonment
jpfortmiller's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Abandonment and Sexual content
Moderate: Emotional abuse and Gaslighting
shelbylynnn's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Abandonment and Emotional abuse
justsmileandread's review against another edition
4.0
Graphic: Sexual content
Minor: Abandonment, Alcohol, and Emotional abuse
hanlov'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
——— some fave quotes 💜🍋💙
"You, my girl, are whoever you decide to be. But I hope you always keep some piece of that girl who sat by the window, hoping for the best. Life's short enough without us talking ourselves out of hope and trying to dodge every bad feeling. Sometimes you have to push through the discomfort, instead of running."
"I was never the one just having fun. I was the one anticipating consequences." (emily get out of my head fr)
"I feel a bittersweetness that this moment can't last, that time will pull us along soon. But for the first time in a while, I'm excited about the unknown.
I'm looking forward to the surprises."
Minor: Abandonment
chemeducator's review against another edition
4.0
Moderate: Drug use, Emotional abuse, Sexual content, and Abandonment
samchase112'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
Shelve this beside Book Lovers on my Emily Henry favorites list!
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Abandonment, Emotional abuse, Alcohol, Drug use, and Child abuse
kassidyreads'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
3.5
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Abandonment, and Sexual content
Minor: Alcohol, Infidelity, and Toxic relationship