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sandonat's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- 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
4.75
The characters feel developed and had distinct personalities and agency. Really touching relationships at the center and with side characters. A little annoyed with the ending twist but overall a good read. Loved the honest and upfront nature of the characters discussing their emotions and thoughts. Would definitely read again.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief, Death of parent, and Sexual content
Minor: Cancer, Infidelity, and Car accident
huddlestonmaeg's review against another edition
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
sad
tense
medium-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
Loved this book!! Kind of reminded me of the people we meet on vacation by emily henry in the aspect of soulmates and lacking communication being a big deal, which is frustrating to read about but I understood the lack of communication in this story so much more! I also just finished The Unhoneymooners (also by Christina Lauren) and Love and Other Words is SO much better!!! It’s got wonderful characters and a great hook with a wonderful ending as well. The middle was kind of slow though so it was hard to get through but worth it. VERY sad! Lots of trigger warnings. Cute story/book though.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death of parent, Death, Car accident, and Cancer
bringitona's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
sad
tense
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
4.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death and Death of parent
Moderate: Cursing, Injury/Injury detail, Abandonment, Alcohol, Car accident, and Infidelity
Minor: Rape, Sexual assault, Cancer, Pregnancy, Vomit, Panic attacks/disorders, Drug use, Cursing, and Blood
anna_weigle's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- 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
4.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Car accident, Death of parent, and Cancer
michaela_nelly's review against another edition
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Abandonment and Grief
Moderate: Death of parent, Death, Cursing, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Car accident, and Cancer
Minor: Vomit
leslielovesbooks's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
This book was phenomenal. Highly recommend for any romance lovers out there.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cancer and Car accident
abidavisf's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
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? No
4.5
Tragic and beautiful and hopeful.
The pacing of this tale was perfect. Even with Elliott’s ability to say exactly how he feels at any moment (we can’t help but stan), there was no rush with this romance. Eleven years has passed, so what’s one more day? This tale felt realistic even in its tragedy and overwhelming coincidences.
I devoured Love & Other Words in five hours. Stunning.
The pacing of this tale was perfect. Even with Elliott’s ability to say exactly how he feels at any moment (we can’t help but stan), there was no rush with this romance. Eleven years has passed, so what’s one more day? This tale felt realistic even in its tragedy and overwhelming coincidences.
I devoured Love & Other Words in five hours. Stunning.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Car accident, Grief, Cancer, Infidelity, Medical content, Death of parent, and Terminal illness
theinstabookworm's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
After not having luck with Christina Lauren's books, I told myself I wouldn't read any more from them. But, I continued to see this one all over, so I decided to give it a try.
I definitely think this is their most cohesive novel in terms of the writing. It wasn't obvious that the book had been written by two people, which is what I had a hard time with when reading their other books. I've seen this compared to EVERY SUMMER AFTER by Carley Fortune, but I have to say I liked ESA more. It took me so long to read this and I think it could have been 100ish pages shorter. This was a book completely centered around miscommunication. Like all books with this trope, all they had to do was talk to each other. But no, let's go years not talking because we have different interpretations of how things went down between us. 🙄😑 I liked the Then chapters more than the Now chapters. I probably won't read another Christina Lauren book, but never say never.
I definitely think this is their most cohesive novel in terms of the writing. It wasn't obvious that the book had been written by two people, which is what I had a hard time with when reading their other books. I've seen this compared to EVERY SUMMER AFTER by Carley Fortune, but I have to say I liked ESA more. It took me so long to read this and I think it could have been 100ish pages shorter. This was a book completely centered around miscommunication. Like all books with this trope, all they had to do was talk to each other. But no, let's go years not talking because we have different interpretations of how things went down between us. 🙄😑 I liked the Then chapters more than the Now chapters. I probably won't read another Christina Lauren book, but never say never.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Cancer, Death of parent, Drug abuse, and Car accident
carlotamoreira7's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death of parent and Grief
Minor: Car accident, Sexual assault, and Cancer
an_a_list_alias's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
I love this book! The characters, the character development, the writing, everything! Even though it's downright heartbreaking at times, in the end I would still consider it a comforting and cozy read. Would recommend for my fellow lonely fellows 😭
Content Warnings
Moderate: Infidelity, Car accident, Death of parent, Cancer, and Grief