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amberinpieces's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Moderate: Grief, Alcoholism, Emotional abuse, Cursing, and Alcohol
Minor: Antisemitism, Death, Death of parent, Biphobia, Terminal illness, Classism, and Sexual content
moonyreadsbystarlight's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
I liked so much about this, but there were parts of the writing that just weren't for me. I can't describe it much without spoilers or just talking for longer than a book review should be. Even still, it was a good read!
And for those who care, the spicy scenes are fade to black. So, while there's plenty of lusting, this may be good for folks who aren't super into heavy sex scenes.
Graphic: Death of parent, Terminal illness, Abandonment, Toxic relationship, Death, Cancer, Grief, and Emotional abuse
Moderate: Alcoholism and Fire/Fire injury
Minor: Fatphobia, Antisemitism, and Drug use
betweentheshelves'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
3.5
I do think the book itself was slightly longer than it needed to be. Part of that was because of how much time takes place, I think. It just felt a little drawn out. But I did enjoy the romance! It felt realistic to me.
If you do pick this up, be warned there are some pretty heavy themes of grief and dealing with past traumas from abuse. It's still a rom-com, but definitely with some heavier themes.
Graphic: Grief, Alcoholism, and Emotional abuse
Moderate: Death, Child abuse, and Death of parent
Minor: Antisemitism and Sexual content
caseythereader'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? It's complicated
4.5
Graphic: Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Grief, Child abuse, Abandonment, Cursing, and Death
Moderate: Alcoholism and Death of parent
Minor: Antisemitism and Sexual content
thebookpaiges's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Child abuse, Alcoholism, Death, Grief, Antisemitism, Lesbophobia, and Homophobia
Moderate: Toxic relationship and Religious bigotry
shelvesofivy's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Emotional abuse and Grief
Moderate: Alcoholism, Sexual content, and Biphobia
Minor: Antisemitism, Child abuse, and Death
readingqueerly'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
4.5
On top of all this, there was so much representation: a bi and Jewish MC (who actively practices on page with her family), her butch and (implied) plus size love interest, a healthy and close yet completely platonic relationship between a man and woman, multiple queer and POC background characters, and probably a bunch more I forgot.
If you're looking for a nice holiday read this last December week, I do recommend.
Moderate: Emotional abuse, Child abuse, Alcoholism, and Grief
Minor: Biphobia and Antisemitism
penandpages's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Emotional abuse
Moderate: Grief and Death
Minor: Homophobia, Animal cruelty, Alcoholism, Antisemitism, and Sexual content
pancake_reads'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
5.0
Graphic: Emotional abuse
Minor: Antisemitism
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