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kaitlyncookies's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
funny
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.25
I enjoyed the unique premise of this book and overall it was a fun read. I did find at times there was over-explanation and long inner monologues from the main character. I understand these passages were necessary to ensure the reader understood critical plot points, but sometimes it just felt like too much information - for example the many passages about how garage doors function.
My other criticism is that some of the characters other than Findlay felt like they were based on stereotypes, like Ramón, a Latino character with experience hot-wiring cars, and theRussian mob characters .
My other criticism is that some of the characters other than Findlay felt like they were based on stereotypes, like Ramón, a Latino character with experience hot-wiring cars, and the
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexual assault, Murder, Car accident, and Death
ashleycmms's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Blood, Murder, and Death
Moderate: Alcohol, Violence, Infidelity, and Drug abuse
Minor: Gun violence
kylieqrada's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
- 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
4.0
So glad that I finally gave in to the hype and read this book. It served dual purposes for me: 1) it was a fun, cute read that filled a prompt, and 2) it confirmed my conviction to only have one child.
Bookish First Book Bingo: Protagonist is a writer
Bookish First Book Bingo: Protagonist is a writer
Content Warnings
Graphic: Murder, Death, and Gun violence
Moderate: Rape, Sexual assault, and Infidelity
lyssak's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Blood, Gun violence, Murder, Death, and Gore
Moderate: Domestic abuse, Misogyny, and Infidelity
Minor: Physical abuse and Trafficking
alisonfaith426's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexual assault, Violence, Blood, Murder, and Sexual content
Minor: Alcohol, Cursing, Death, Infidelity, Injury/Injury detail, and Misogyny
ameliapond1434's review against another edition
emotional
funny
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- 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
4.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Toxic relationship, Violence, Murder, Infidelity, and Death
Minor: Blood
bookedandbusy's review against another edition
funny
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
I absolutely loved this book! It was such a fun story, and I loved the characters!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Sexual assault, Drug use, Murder, Stalking, and Blood
Moderate: Gun violence
sammiromain's review against another edition
funny
mysterious
medium-paced
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death, Gore, and Murder
themoodreader's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death, Murder, and Stalking
Minor: Alcohol, Infidelity, Injury/Injury detail, Murder, Blood, Death, Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Sexual content, Stalking, Rape, and Sexual assault
lilysadventuresinbookland's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
This is hands down one of the best books I've read!
I loved everything about this book! From the plot itself, to the characters, to the plot twist *chef's kiss*
While on the one hand you could say it was pretty predictable, it's not because you know what the characters are going to do, it's because you know what the stupidest thing to do would be and you know that's what is going to happen! and I know this sounds bad, but it's what made me love this book so much.
It made me laugh so hard, I have never had these many funny tabs in a book before! And also in general I think this is probably my most tabbed book ever.
I can't explain it, it's just the vibe that I got, I connected with it so much, it made me laugh, it made me angry, it made me face palm, it made me cry.
The characters I also loved. Finlay was such a relatable character, and I loved seeing her grow, I loved seeing all the things she would do for her family, her relationship with her kids, with Vero, and with all the other characters as well!
I loved seeing her relationship with her ex-husband, not because they had a good relationship, but because they had a bad one. Because it's likely to happen and I haven't seen this in any book before. I have never been married, so I have never gone through a divorce, but it felt relatable I can't even explain why. It was so maddening to see him fight for his kids even though you know he doesn't really want them with him 100% of the time, and Finlay doing her best with the little she has to fight him, and take care of them. I loved seeing that dynamic, I feel like it's more real than anything else you could write.
This book was filled with ups and downs, I laughed my ass off, and I ordered the next book and probably going to pre-order the third one soon! I felt like it was exactly the book I needed to end July and start August with! It really kicked off my August reading in an amazing way!
I loved everything about this book! From the plot itself, to the characters, to the plot twist *chef's kiss*
While on the one hand you could say it was pretty predictable, it's not because you know what the characters are going to do, it's because you know what the stupidest thing to do would be and you know that's what is going to happen! and I know this sounds bad, but it's what made me love this book so much.
It made me laugh so hard, I have never had these many funny tabs in a book before! And also in general I think this is probably my most tabbed book ever.
I can't explain it, it's just the vibe that I got, I connected with it so much, it made me laugh, it made me angry, it made me face palm, it made me cry.
The characters I also loved. Finlay was such a relatable character, and I loved seeing her grow, I loved seeing all the things she would do for her family, her relationship with her kids, with Vero, and with all the other characters as well!
I loved seeing her relationship with her ex-husband, not because they had a good relationship, but because they had a bad one. Because it's likely to happen and I haven't seen this in any book before. I have never been married, so I have never gone through a divorce, but it felt relatable I can't even explain why. It was so maddening to see him fight for his kids even though you know he doesn't really want them with him 100% of the time, and Finlay doing her best with the little she has to fight him, and take care of them. I loved seeing that dynamic, I feel like it's more real than anything else you could write.
This book was filled with ups and downs, I laughed my ass off, and I ordered the next book and probably going to pre-order the third one soon! I felt like it was exactly the book I needed to end July and start August with! It really kicked off my August reading in an amazing way!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Gun violence, Murder, Stalking, and Violence