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siobhankeira's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Graphic: Mental illness, Death of parent, Panic attacks/disorders, and Child abuse
Moderate: Addiction, Drug abuse, Alcohol, Violence, Bullying, Cursing, Physical abuse, and Emotional abuse
Minor: Grief, Injury/Injury detail, Medical content, Dementia, Gaslighting, Pregnancy, Sexism, Death, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, and Car accident
chi__'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
4.25
Moderate: Emotional abuse, Death of parent, Injury/Injury detail, Child abuse, and Sexual content
Minor: Drug abuse, Violence, Alcohol, and Car accident
hapalyn'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
The backstories of both characters were so real and raw, I think Mariana did such an excellent job fleshing out realistic characters with real problems/trauma and making them so special to watch grow.
I will say, that if you are a person uncomfortable with age gaps, I'd skip this one. Similar to Kulti's age gap, the FMC is 26 or 27 (can't remember) and MMC is 41. It's not awful, it made me scratch my head a few times, personally, but I think it can be looked past. I think unlike some of her other works, the dynamic didn't seem uncomfortable (No "old man" jokes.. like Hands Down... ick for me personally).
I think all side characters were super interesting and fun when they made appearances. The sisters, Mr. Cooper, and Miguel were all some of my favorites.
For others interested in the Mariana-verse, spoilers in case you want to skip:
Overall, I'd really recommend this book to those who love these tropes:
-Age gap
-Grumpy x Sunshine
-(Adoptive) father figure
-Independent, successful FMC
Graphic: Cursing and Sexual content
Moderate: Drug use, Alcohol, Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Bullying, and Alcoholism
Minor: Addiction and Death of parent
baaambiii__123'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? No
5.0
Graphic: Abandonment, Bullying, and Domestic abuse
Moderate: Child abuse, Cursing, and Drug abuse
Minor: Car accident and Alcohol