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warlocksarecool21's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
Definitely read for the exploration of trauma, grief and healing but the relationship isn’t stereotypically fluffy like you’d expect. I might pick up any sequels if they follow the other characters because some of them were really interesting and hopefully I’ll like them more.
Moderate: Toxic relationship, Addiction, Chronic illness, Grief, Mental illness, Alcoholism, Child abuse, and Death
Minor: Cursing, Sexual content, Abandonment, and Death of parent
kylieqrada's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Alcoholism, Domestic abuse, and Emotional abuse
Moderate: Death, Grief, and Child abuse
Minor: Sexual content, Chronic illness, and Misogyny
bakunzi1990's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Minor: Chronic illness, Emotional abuse, Domestic abuse, and Alcoholism
emily_mh's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
So, this book has already utterly nailed what it set out to do. Yet on top of all that, it had so much unexpected depth. Miriam and Noelle are both working through some really difficult and traumatic experiences. The fact that they grew as individuals, not only together, brought so much to this book and made it more than a Christmassy romance, but without in any way reducing the lighthearted, relaxing, Chrissmasy and romantic atmosphere. I also loved the show of womanhood! Women and their bonds with one another are front and centre. It reminded me of all the good stuff women point out about being a woman under that TikTok sound "How I love being a woman!" There was just so much softness and devotion, but in no way did it ignore the difficult parts of relationships.
So it's safe to say that I loved this book to its core! I am absolutely stoked this is going to be a series and I will be able to see other characters' love stories!
Graphic: Domestic abuse
Moderate: Gaslighting, Death, Addiction, Alcoholism, Emotional abuse, Cursing, Grief, and Child abuse
Minor: Mental illness, Biphobia, Injury/Injury detail, Antisemitism, Medical content, Racism, Blood, Panic attacks/disorders, Classism, Fire/Fire injury, Chronic illness, Slavery, Death of parent, Vomit, Alcohol, Drug use, Sexual harassment, Ableism, and Sexual content
Moderate: loss of a loved one, family estrangement, financial abuse Minor: self-injury, divorce, climate change