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shelbyl'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
5.0
Moderate: Kidnapping, Death, Gun violence, Domestic abuse, Death of parent, and Stalking
Minor: Cancer and Alcoholism
witcheep's review against another edition
- 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
3.5
Graphic: Grief
Moderate: Kidnapping, Car accident, Gun violence, Death of parent, Gaslighting, and Stalking
Minor: Kidnapping, Cancer, Domestic abuse, and Self harm
abbeyroad1410'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
4.25
First of all, this novel is set on a ranch in Texas and features cows. This may seem like a trivial perk, but it was actually a setting that I really wanted in a romance novel and had sought out for about a year. I feel like cows just really add to the novel. I, in fact, was so excited that I took a break from reading to text Ashley about this setting.
Now to the actual substance of the novel. This book had me laughing every minute I read. Hannah's internal monologue is so relatable and sarcastic that a reader couldn't help but smile. Hannah's voice even manages to break otherwise tense or sad situations with a bit of humor that lifts the tone of a given scene. That, of course, is not to say that the book didn't have emotional moments. Both Hannah and Jack have deeply traumatic pasts (Hannah's alcoholic mother; Jack's deceased brother) that inform the characters' worldview and emphasize the theme of love as a brave choice. Jack's emotional peak, revealing what happened with his brother, had me near tears.
Of course, the novel isn't perfect. The third act felt particularly rushed, revealing a conflict that wasn't even really hinted at. In fact, this subplot seemed to simply be an excuse to show off how cool and strong Hannah is (not something I am against, but there are better ways of doing it). Additionally, the romantic rivals for both characters are comically bad people. They lack the depth and attention given to the main characters.
Overall, I enjoyed the book, and it was a pleasant start to February. Besides, who doesn't love a classic romantic comedy?
Graphic: Kidnapping
Moderate: Death, Alcoholism, and Car accident
mal2001's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Kidnapping, Injury/Injury detail, Alcohol, Suicide, Sexual harassment, Medical content, Suicidal thoughts, Stalking, Cancer, Toxic friendship, Suicide attempt, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Sexual violence, Panic attacks/disorders, Murder, Grief, Death, Blood, Mental illness, Death of parent, and Car accident
hillgoodharv's review
4.5
Moderate: Stalking and Kidnapping
kottengoesbork's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Injury/Injury detail, Car accident, Death of parent, Alcoholism, Death, Emotional abuse, and Stalking
Moderate: Kidnapping and Toxic friendship
marianaribeiro's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
Graphic: Kidnapping, Death of parent, Car accident, Death, and Domestic abuse
jcole32'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? No
3.5
Moderate: Domestic abuse, Violence, Stalking, Kidnapping, and Grief
Minor: Suicidal thoughts
aqtbenz's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
3.0
Graphic: Domestic abuse, Kidnapping, and Death of parent
Moderate: Death, Gun violence, Car accident, and Misogyny
Minor: Alcoholism
atamano'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
3.5
Graphic: Car accident and Gun violence
Moderate: Stalking, Body shaming, Death of parent, Abandonment, Alcohol, Kidnapping, Suicide attempt, Death, Injury/Injury detail, Cancer, and Toxic relationship
Minor: Mental illness and Vomit