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caseyfitzsimmons's review against another edition
5.0
I laughed, cried, gasped, cried some more, and now I need 3-5 days to simply sit and reflect. This was beautiful. WOW.
lauralin97's review against another edition
5.0
I’m not much of a reviewer (I think this is my second time) so take this more like an journal entry for my personal memories
If you are looking to hurt, this is the book. I can’t remember why I downloaded this book, could have been from a tik tok or the description just caught my attention while I was browsing on KU. Having not have finished more than 10 minute ago, I can’t figure out if I regret reading or am thankful that I read it.
Being a 25 year old female who has never dated or am looking to date long term I tend to fixate towards books where I can live through the female. 62% way through the book I realized no way in hell did I ever want to be in Arden’s place. Or would i ever (I like the to think). I don’t like not finishing a book so I obsessively finished, a tiny part of was hoping they would end up together.
if you have read the book then you know how it ends. the mature side of me loves the ending. My teenage HEA side hates the ending. Even now, I can’t tell which side of me was tearing up at the ending.
Very few books these days take up my mind after I hit “read” on my Goodreads but this book will get a full 2 weeks mourning period. My poor roommate will have to deal with me recounting the whole book (which will be painful since I never tell it in order & jump around too much for her to comprehend) till I find a new book that takes up my mind.
If you read this far and have read it, comment or message so we can have a discussion. I don’t think this book should he forgotten.
To the author: beautiful writing. beautiful story. thank you.
If you are looking to hurt, this is the book. I can’t remember why I downloaded this book, could have been from a tik tok or the description just caught my attention while I was browsing on KU. Having not have finished more than 10 minute ago, I can’t figure out if I regret reading or am thankful that I read it.
Being a 25 year old female who has never dated or am looking to date long term I tend to fixate towards books where I can live through the female. 62% way through the book I realized no way in hell did I ever want to be in Arden’s place. Or would i ever (I like the to think). I don’t like not finishing a book so I obsessively finished, a tiny part of was hoping they would end up together.
if you have read the book then you know how it ends. the mature side of me loves the ending. My teenage HEA side hates the ending. Even now, I can’t tell which side of me was tearing up at the ending.
Very few books these days take up my mind after I hit “read” on my Goodreads but this book will get a full 2 weeks mourning period. My poor roommate will have to deal with me recounting the whole book (which will be painful since I never tell it in order & jump around too much for her to comprehend) till I find a new book that takes up my mind.
If you read this far and have read it, comment or message so we can have a discussion. I don’t think this book should he forgotten.
To the author: beautiful writing. beautiful story. thank you.
daniaranda's review
emotional
reflective
sad
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
5.0
Could not put this down. It was poignant, emotional, relatable. My god, this book made me feel so many things. It felt unique and refreshing and so indicative of real, complex human relationships. This book felt like therapy. This book felt like my own closure.
Yes, this book could use some editing, but the story was beautiful and worth telling and I’m so glad I read it.
Yes, this book could use some editing, but the story was beautiful and worth telling and I’m so glad I read it.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual assault
mq1ne's review
5.0
Firstly , thank you to Diana for letting me be a BETA reader for this book and constantly fangirling in your dms , WWW holds such a special place in my heart , it is the first book i have ever beta read , and it was such an amazing experience , this book brought me through a whole whirlwind of emotions , even though the ending wasnt our usual conventional ending , i still loved this book so so much.
The way there was so much that happened but the characters were superior and JOSH. I’m not even gonna try to start w his bs , the way i felt so much through this whole book. “Miami” as a nickname , im blushin free. WHEN INTELLECTUALS USE SCRABBLE AS THEIR COMPETITION >>>>> , can someone make burdicks books come true.
The HP references had me screaming , yelling crying and throwing up. I kinda also read the last few chapters in school which caused me to bang my head on the table and have my table mate stare at me
The way there was so much that happened but the characters were superior and JOSH. I’m not even gonna try to start w his bs , the way i felt so much through this whole book. “Miami” as a nickname , im blushin free. WHEN INTELLECTUALS USE SCRABBLE AS THEIR COMPETITION >>>>> , can someone make burdicks books come true.
The HP references had me screaming , yelling crying and throwing up. I kinda also read the last few chapters in school which caused me to bang my head on the table and have my table mate stare at me
armalito's review against another edition
5.0
Kartais (t.y. antrą kartą gyvenime) būnu ARC skaitytoja - gaunu knygą, kuri dar neišvydo dienos šviesos knygynuose, ir turiu palikt jai nuoširdų atsiliepimą. Tai nuoširdžiai galiu pasakyti, kad nustebino. Pamačius aprašymą, pradėjus skaityti, įsivaizdavau kas laukia. Skaitant nemažai romantinių knygų pastebi pasikartojančią formulę, konfliktą ties ~70 proc. knygos, neišvengiamą susitaikymą ir laimingą pabaigą gale. Šita knyga turėjo daug įprastų elementų, bet apsuktų taip, kad net įpusėjus knygą vis dar įsivaizdavau kitokį rezultatą, negu iš tikrųjų turėjau. Tai jei mėgstat paskaityt romantines knygas, tikrai rekomenduoju šį debiutinį autorės romaną ir tikiuosi, kad ateityje ji suras dar istorijų, kurias nori papasakot.
lindsaye94's review against another edition
emotional
funny
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
I loved how realistic and relatable the characters are. I would read this book over and over again
hoodieallee97's review against another edition
5.0
i am heartbroken!! this book hurt me to my core; where do i go from here