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audreynunn's review against another edition
- 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? It's complicated
5.0
Minor: Sexual content, Death of parent, Vomit, Car accident, Panic attacks/disorders, and Death
booksanna'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
At first, I considered giving it a 4.75, afterall, it was only a romace book. But I ultimetly decided that this book deserved nothing less than a 5.
The only complaint(more like a personal preferance) was the sexual content. It definitly felt realistic and beautiful, but I felt that sometimes the story heavily relied on it for plot stability. I persoanlly don’t find that pleasing, but I can understand why its a great too to use.
Graphic: Death of parent and Car accident
Moderate: Sexual content
Minor: Vomit and Panic attacks/disorders
gabriella_'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
4.0
So I liked this. May be my favorite contemporary heterosexual romance. Kinda tired of alpha men in romances anyway. This read was satisfying and quick. Macy was very likable, Elliot was fun and sassy. I think it’s neat!
Graphic: Panic attacks/disorders, Alcohol, Cancer, Car accident, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Death, Grief, Blood, and Death of parent
emjen16'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? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
Graphic: Sexual content, Death of parent, and Alcohol
Moderate: Car accident, Cursing, Grief, and Cancer
Minor: Drug use, Panic attacks/disorders, and Medical content
katieconrad'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
4.5
Graphic: Sexual content, Death of parent, and Grief
Moderate: Car accident and Infidelity
Minor: Terminal illness, Cancer, Sexual assault, Alcohol, Panic attacks/disorders, Vomit, Blood, and Rape
theespressoedition's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Similar to my favorite friends-to-lovers romance, People We Meet on Vacation, this is told in dual timelines. We get an intimate look into the lives of Macy and Elliot as they meet and grow from awkward children into horny teenagers and then to in-love young adults that inevitably split apart. Simultaneously, we get to watch how they reconnect in their late 20s by happenstance.
The story has an air of mystery to it since you're not given a lot of information initially. I for one was left feeling desperate to understand what made them part ways in the past. However, I wasn't prepared for the answer in the slightest. I'm sure the other drivers on the highway were a little worried about me as I rapidly brushed tears off my cheeks while listening to this on a road trip. I definitely hadn't expected all the emotions that came along with the "reveal."
Truly, the only reason this book didn't get a full five stars is because I was uncomfortable with the sexual content in their childhood timeline. Yes, this is an adult novel, but writing about minors having sex just doesn't settle well with me. If it had been alluded to, that would be one thing, but it was a pretty heavy part of that timeline. I realize it was there for the sake of telling the story and gave a lot more umph to their adult timeline, but it still just gave me a case of the "ick."
As a whole, this book was really good, filled with a lot of emotional depth and fascinating character development. I would definitely read it again.
Graphic: Car accident, Toxic relationship, Death of parent, Grief, and Sexual content
Moderate: Cursing, Alcohol, and Panic attacks/disorders
Sexual content with minors.quitte's review
1.0
Graphic: Rape
Minor: Panic attacks/disorders
strayedthoughts's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Death of parent, Grief, and Sexual content
Moderate: Car accident, Abandonment, and Alcohol
Minor: Blood, Cursing, Drug use, Panic attacks/disorders, Pregnancy, Infidelity, Medical content, and Vomit
annalovesbookss'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: Grief, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual content, Terminal illness, Death of parent, Car accident, Vomit, Sexual assault, Cancer, and Mental illness
alexisgarcia'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
4.5
Graphic: Alcohol, Cancer, Car accident, Sexual assault, Death, Death of parent, Grief, Infidelity, Medical content, Panic attacks/disorders, Rape, and Terminal illness