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bethanyybradshaw's review against another edition
3.0
the ya-yas: vivi, teensy, caro, and necie. friends since they could fart on stage at a pageant, throw plates at uptight and rich relatives, and chat until the day disappeared in their hammock. even still, vivi had a hard time growing up with her abusive mother and terrible catholic boarding school experience. flash forward, she had her oldest daughter sidda, who now is dealing with left over wounds of her mother’s past. sidda claims she doesn’t know how to love and has to work hard to rebuild the relationships she craves with her fiancé and mother.
the ya-yas remind me so much of my dear buttersticks. i found myself cracking up a few times and filled with tears at others because sometimes it was just a little too relatable. sidda and vivi have such a bond and i loved watching sidda grow into her own while also still loving her mother. the understanding and therapy was solid. big fan of becoming your own person and friendships that last a long time. i did hate the unnecessary diet culture infiltrating this story. the beginning and the very end we’re super sweet and lovely. everything in between seemed slightly cliche but still a sweet spring read overall.
the ya-yas remind me so much of my dear buttersticks. i found myself cracking up a few times and filled with tears at others because sometimes it was just a little too relatable. sidda and vivi have such a bond and i loved watching sidda grow into her own while also still loving her mother. the understanding and therapy was solid. big fan of becoming your own person and friendships that last a long time. i did hate the unnecessary diet culture infiltrating this story. the beginning and the very end we’re super sweet and lovely. everything in between seemed slightly cliche but still a sweet spring read overall.
eveblunden's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
sad
slow-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
5.0
emerald_eyes's review against another edition
emotional
funny
slow-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
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse
katelucien's review against another edition
5.0
what can I say, I am a sucker for novels about the South. The audio books in this series are also amazing.
leighe's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
funny
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- 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
3.0
tosta's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
5.0
teddiewrites's review against another edition
5.0
I love books about women and strong friendships ⭐️
samnotsoshort's review against another edition
dark
emotional
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
bellacworth's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
lighthearted
reflective
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75