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emotional
funny
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
I need to preface this by saying how much I've always enjoyed LJW's books. They're always filled with warmth, laughter, and light.
However, I struggled a bit with this particular story. It took me until about the last quarter of the book to really get into it and feel like I actually enjoyed the characters and what was happening. The beginning especially irked me because none of the characters were very likable and their reasons for being frustrated with one another felt so ridiculous. Their chemistry as the story went on seemed a bit forced rather than feeling natural. I just didn't particularly like or connect with any of that.
That being said, the final bit of the book was actually pretty decent. The chemistry finally seemed to click, the emotional depth was there, and the cheesy "grand gesture"-style ending was very satisfying.
This probably wouldn't be a book I'd reach for again, but I am glad that I read it in the long-run.
However, I struggled a bit with this particular story. It took me until about the last quarter of the book to really get into it and feel like I actually enjoyed the characters and what was happening. The beginning especially irked me because none of the characters were very likable and their reasons for being frustrated with one another felt so ridiculous. Their chemistry as the story went on seemed a bit forced rather than feeling natural. I just didn't particularly like or connect with any of that.
That being said, the final bit of the book was actually pretty decent. The chemistry finally seemed to click, the emotional depth was there, and the cheesy "grand gesture"-style ending was very satisfying.
This probably wouldn't be a book I'd reach for again, but I am glad that I read it in the long-run.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Abandonment and Alcoholism
Moderate: Sexual content and Physical abuse
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