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snipinfool'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
I really loved these two characters. Greer had been born with a Chiari malformation and had several surgeries to correct it. She would forever need to be careful in what she did physically, but she planned to have the best life possible. Greer was positive, loyal, and loving. Alex was also loyal and loving, but unresolved family trauma had left him with panic attacks. I felt that Clayborn wrote these characters realistically and honestly. The other characters in the book were also well written. This book pulled at my heartstrings and I thoroughly enjoyed it.
Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Medical content, and Panic attacks/disorders
Moderate: Toxic relationship
Minor: Death of parent
cheypreston'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? No
5.0
Graphic: Panic attacks/disorders and Chronic illness
Moderate: Medical trauma
Minor: Ableism, Domestic abuse, and Addiction
tankytoon's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Usually timid Greer harbors a secret:
Famous photographer Alex does not stay long at one place, so it's highly unusual for him to grant his sister's bestfriend a favor by agreeing to stick around for a month. After all, this is only the second time they met, since their initial meeting a few years ago didn't go too well .
The way that Greer unwittingly opens up to Alex, and the way that Alex unknowingly becomes fascinated with Greer, is so delectable and delicate, like a cocoon slowly opening up to become a butterfly.
Clayborn's writing is phenomenal, as well as sensual without being vulgar or salacious. I also liked how mental illness is treated here with Patricia, being such an unorthodox but likeable therapist.
At the end, I loved how Greer finally allowed herself to be vulnerable, despite years of asserting her independence and how Alex lets himself be grounded in one place and realizes that being tethered does not mean he's trapped. I also liked where there's no finite certainty of their future, but at least they make efforts to try their luck.
Graphic: Chronic illness, Injury/Injury detail, and Panic attacks/disorders
Moderate: Addiction
kaydeedickins'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? It's complicated
4.25
Moderate: Mental illness, Chronic illness, and Panic attacks/disorders
Minor: Addiction, Alcoholism, Injury/Injury detail, Mental illness, and Alcohol
katrinaward's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Chronic illness and Panic attacks/disorders
Moderate: Injury/Injury detail, Medical trauma, Child abuse, Addiction, and Alcoholism
imds's review against another edition
- 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
3.75
Graphic: Chronic illness
Moderate: Addiction, Alcoholism, and Abandonment
Minor: Terminal illness and Death of parent
mairead_parade'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
4.5
Graphic: Panic attacks/disorders
Moderate: Sexual content, Injury/Injury detail, Alcoholism, and Addiction