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katierosecrane's review against another edition
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
This book has a good message in it but it reminded me too much of a hallmark movie. It was a little too cheesy for my taste and I think the conflict through Hallie’s eyes are dumb.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Mental illness, Alcohol, Death, Fire/Fire injury, Grief, Cursing, Panic attacks/disorders, and Sexual content
csl4240's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Minor: Panic attacks/disorders
abicaro17's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
lighthearted
reflective
medium-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
4.25
Julian and Hallie were so sweet! I really enjoyed how their dynamic worked within the semi slow burn. I think the plot was cute and i'm glad they worked out their issues. My problem with the book was first off was the lack of details on important plot stuff (post fire Dad plot, what happened to Hallie grandma, what happened to uncorked?) and the immediate apology acceptance after all the lying Hallie did. Like I get that he thought it was her anyways but she still lied?? It was a good book but not the best Tessa Bailey i've read.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Mental illness, Classism, Fire/Fire injury, Grief, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual content, Emotional abuse, Alcohol, Cursing, and Death
rshearon's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
- 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
This book was written for ME!!!! Some of my favorite tropes written by my favorite rom com author! I am so happy this was the book I got to have signed by her; it is definitely hopping onto my favorites shelf. The characters are just so lovable and the chemistry is PALPABLE. The plot was cute and the character growth was sweet and realistic. The climax (the literary one) was really gut-wrenching and well written; I felt like I was experiencing an anxiety attack with the MMC. And the conflict that led to their fight was believable and not super frustrating. And don’t even get me started on the MMC… his MOUTH… Everything I’ve read by Tessa lately has been 🥵… I think she gets better and bolder with every book. I am SO excited to read the sequel. I’m not sure if this dethrones Hannah & Fox as my favorite Tessa book, but it’s at least a close second!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexual content and Panic attacks/disorders
Minor: Grief
megbetweenthepages's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Panic attacks/disorders, Fire/Fire injury, and Sexual content
thenecromancer's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
medium-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
3.0
Liked the characters, honestly wish it had been more of a slow burn, I was confused when they got together with more than 150 pages (in Libby) left. Not a fan of the get-together-and-then-break-up-for-the-dumbest-reason-so-that-the-book-is-longer trope.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Panic attacks/disorders and Alcohol
Minor: Death
mommareads67's review against another edition
emotional
funny
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
I LOVED The Hating Game (read it twice AND watched the movie) but this one disappointed me a lot. I can understand Hallie carrying a torch for a long time and easily falling for Julian again, but Julian’s very, very quick falling for Hallie seemed off. The sex scenes were great, but for Hallie to 1. lose her virginity outdoors on the grass like a high schooler, was disappointing, and 2. be really great at oral sex the first time she did it hard to believe. I will say that I loved the way the panic attack and its fallout was written and it endeared me to Julian a bit more, but it was late in the book and I think it kinda shortened the story a bit. I think parts of the story were in the wrong order for me and that’s why I gave it a three out of five stars.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Panic attacks/disorders and Sexual content
Moderate: Grief
simplyvannalove's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
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
3.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
onefineelephant's review
challenging
funny
hopeful
reflective
medium-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
4.5
9/10. I really enjoyed this book. I liked the character growth that both mcs go through during the span of their relationship. Love the dual POV. The only reason that I am not giving 10/10 is because while I love this book, I'm not obsessed with it.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Mental illness, Alcohol, Cursing, Panic attacks/disorders, and Sexual content
Moderate: Alcoholism, Fire/Fire injury, Grief, and Abandonment
Minor: Ableism