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arushofemotions's review
5.0
So dang good
I knew that Toby and Pippa's story would be extraordinary. When we were first introduced to these characters in Suddenly Forbidden, I knew that it would be a heartbreaking, gut-wrenching story. This author has a way of making you feel so indebted to her characters. The background stories that came along with this and the previous book were spot on. I loved the side characters, such as Pippa's boss in the ice cream shop, Callum's presence from Suddenly Forbidden and in this book as well, and even Renee's unique storyline. I also love getting an insight into Quinn and Daisyçs story that we didn't see past Suddenly Forbidden.
I knew that Toby and Pippa's story would be extraordinary. When we were first introduced to these characters in Suddenly Forbidden, I knew that it would be a heartbreaking, gut-wrenching story. This author has a way of making you feel so indebted to her characters. The background stories that came along with this and the previous book were spot on. I loved the side characters, such as Pippa's boss in the ice cream shop, Callum's presence from Suddenly Forbidden and in this book as well, and even Renee's unique storyline. I also love getting an insight into Quinn and Daisyçs story that we didn't see past Suddenly Forbidden.
kellyg_5013's review
5.0
Oh Ella!!! This book was something else! And I mean that in a GREAT way!!! Short version of this review is:
Its a great story with a lot of feels and written by someone who KNOWS how to pull all those feels out of you! Go buy it now!
The longer, rambling version of this review is:
Let me preface this by saying that I have personal experience with a bipolar family member, and there is no borderline to it.... she can get off the charts!
This story of Toby and Pippa was one that I was really looking forward to. Toby has a mental illness and falls for Pippa. Pippa has a bad experience with men suffering from mental illnesses. When she got together with him she was unaware that he has problems. But when she found out, THAT was when the true story began. That's when you got to the heart of the story. This was a story about a young couple who had severe issues and instead of running away, they worked together to make their relationship work! They do encounter some problems along the way, and reading about the way they "handle" them is great.
As for the feels..... this one had them all for me... all except for anger. As much as I wanted to be mad at Toby for some of his behavior, I just couldn't! Don't get me wrong, I did not agree with the way he handled some situations, but I just couldn't bring myself to be ANGRY at him. My empathy for Pippa ran deep! I pretty much felt everything that she felt. The love, the heart break, the fun, the heat, the feeling of going a little crazy herself when she wasn't getting answers. The only thing I never felt was her anger (and that goes back to I couldn't get mad at Toby...most likely due to personal experience). Ella wrote a fantastic story of love and mental illness from both point of view in a spectacular way. To write something like that from both sides would take A LOT of talent and I would think was pretty consuming and draining. But here it is, and absolutely fantastic! I cried more than once!!! Ella is the master of making me cry! I have shed tears while reading every single one of her books! There were also a few curve balls thrown at you that I am hoping end up coming out with their own stories in the future. But if Ella Fields writes it, I will always read it! She is definitely a one-click author for me!
Its a great story with a lot of feels and written by someone who KNOWS how to pull all those feels out of you! Go buy it now!
The longer, rambling version of this review is:
Let me preface this by saying that I have personal experience with a bipolar family member, and there is no borderline to it.... she can get off the charts!
This story of Toby and Pippa was one that I was really looking forward to. Toby has a mental illness and falls for Pippa. Pippa has a bad experience with men suffering from mental illnesses. When she got together with him she was unaware that he has problems. But when she found out, THAT was when the true story began. That's when you got to the heart of the story. This was a story about a young couple who had severe issues and instead of running away, they worked together to make their relationship work! They do encounter some problems along the way, and reading about the way they "handle" them is great.
As for the feels..... this one had them all for me... all except for anger. As much as I wanted to be mad at Toby for some of his behavior, I just couldn't! Don't get me wrong, I did not agree with the way he handled some situations, but I just couldn't bring myself to be ANGRY at him. My empathy for Pippa ran deep! I pretty much felt everything that she felt. The love, the heart break, the fun, the heat, the feeling of going a little crazy herself when she wasn't getting answers. The only thing I never felt was her anger (and that goes back to I couldn't get mad at Toby...most likely due to personal experience). Ella wrote a fantastic story of love and mental illness from both point of view in a spectacular way. To write something like that from both sides would take A LOT of talent and I would think was pretty consuming and draining. But here it is, and absolutely fantastic! I cried more than once!!! Ella is the master of making me cry! I have shed tears while reading every single one of her books! There were also a few curve balls thrown at you that I am hoping end up coming out with their own stories in the future. But if Ella Fields writes it, I will always read it! She is definitely a one-click author for me!
jensreads83's review
5.0
What an incredible story. Ella Fields has done it yet again. Her writing is pure perfection and her characters are so real and so relatable and the story just flows beautifully and hooks you in from beginning to end.
Toby and Pippa touched me with their undeniably real personalities. You read about their flaws and the mistakes they make along the way, their character growth, and how page by page the emotions these two feel get stronger. There is no doubt they belong together, and each step in this story is proof of it.
This was such a phenomenal, amazing, touching, emotional and breathtaking story that hooked me from the very beginning and had me enthralled until the very last word. I was sad Pippa and Toby’s book ended but what a way to end their story.
Toby and Pippa touched me with their undeniably real personalities. You read about their flaws and the mistakes they make along the way, their character growth, and how page by page the emotions these two feel get stronger. There is no doubt they belong together, and each step in this story is proof of it.
This was such a phenomenal, amazing, touching, emotional and breathtaking story that hooked me from the very beginning and had me enthralled until the very last word. I was sad Pippa and Toby’s book ended but what a way to end their story.
jenreads83's review
5.0
What an incredible story. Ella Fields has done it yet again. Her writing is pure perfection and her characters are so real and so relatable and the story just flows beautifully and hooks you in from beginning to end.
Toby and Pippa touched me with their undeniably real personalities. You read about their flaws and the mistakes they make along the way, their character growth, and how page by page the emotions these two feel get stronger. There is no doubt they belong together, and each step in this story is proof of it.
This was such a phenomenal, amazing, touching, emotional and breathtaking story that hooked me from the very beginning and had me enthralled until the very last word. I was sad Pippa and Toby’s book ended but what a way to end their story.
Toby and Pippa touched me with their undeniably real personalities. You read about their flaws and the mistakes they make along the way, their character growth, and how page by page the emotions these two feel get stronger. There is no doubt they belong together, and each step in this story is proof of it.
This was such a phenomenal, amazing, touching, emotional and breathtaking story that hooked me from the very beginning and had me enthralled until the very last word. I was sad Pippa and Toby’s book ended but what a way to end their story.
leigh018's review
emotional
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
This book tackles mental health and how it effects families and relationships in such a beautiful way that made this book such an emotional read.
bobsvoid's review
3.0
The NA genre is s really starting to grow on me. Once again I was pleased with another Ella Fields book.
Bittersweet Always was about the secondary characters from Suddenly Forbidden. I think a lot of aspects of Toby and Pippa’s relationship was done well. I liked how toward the end he was accepting that she needed time to deal with everything.
Some issues I had was it wasn’t the most accurate portrayal of mental illness, but it did a decent job at making you understand at the difficulties it can pose.
Overall it was a good story. I could see myself releasing this again one day.
Bittersweet Always was about the secondary characters from Suddenly Forbidden. I think a lot of aspects of Toby and Pippa’s relationship was done well. I liked how toward the end he was accepting that she needed time to deal with everything.
Some issues I had was it wasn’t the most accurate portrayal of mental illness, but it did a decent job at making you understand at the difficulties it can pose.
Overall it was a good story. I could see myself releasing this again one day.
nana_reads3's review
4.0
- Amazing book. Talks about mental illnesses (OCD, Bipolar disorder)
- enjoyable main characters
- great dynamic between Pipa and Toby
- enjoyable main characters
- great dynamic between Pipa and Toby
blackstairs's review
5.0
well...i cried. this is definitely my favourite book by ella fields to date
danipmendonca's review
Achei esse melhor que o primeiro, adoro um romance de faculdade vai entender hahahhaha