You need to sign in or sign up before continuing.
Scan barcode
thelibraryskeeper's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
medium-paced
- 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
5.0
I had seen this book floating around Bookstagram and I kept meaning to add it to my TBR. I saw it was available for a quick loan on my libby app and immediately took the dive.
I absolutely adored this book. Warren and Chloe are perfection. I'm normally not a fan of any books with babies or pregnancy, but this one is more found family vibes as the book starts with Chloe looking to adopt her new baby sister. I actually thought this was adorable and I loved how Warren comes into the picture as the perfect roommate to lover trope kicks in.
This man is perfection. I need not say more.
I absolutely adored this book. Warren and Chloe are perfection. I'm normally not a fan of any books with babies or pregnancy, but this one is more found family vibes as the book starts with Chloe looking to adopt her new baby sister. I actually thought this was adorable and I loved how Warren comes into the picture as the perfect roommate to lover trope kicks in.
This man is perfection. I need not say more.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Abandonment
Minor: Drug abuse and Death of parent
aflseniors09's review against another edition
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.0
this was so cute and included deaf/HOH as well as foster care representation
but the anger issues wasn't cute. like literally punching a hole in the wall? đ©
Content Warnings
Minor: Addiction, Drug abuse, Drug use, Death of parent, and Alcohol
kimberlyyyreads's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
fast-paced
- 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
4.0
This was a really cute fast paced read, Hannah is such a great writer!
Chloe is literally a superstar, I loved reading about her journey with Willow đ„čđ€
Warren was sweet too, but I would have loved to see their relationship build a little more foundation before they got together.
Overall super sweet read! đ«¶đŒ
P.S. the bonus epilogue owns my heart đ
Chloe is literally a superstar, I loved reading about her journey with Willow đ„čđ€
Warren was sweet too, but I would have loved to see their relationship build a little more foundation before they got together.
Overall super sweet read! đ«¶đŒ
P.S. the bonus epilogue owns my heart đ
Content Warnings
Moderate: Addiction, Drug abuse, and Abandonment
Minor: Death of parent
andreaareadsbooks's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
FRIENDS. Hannah Bonam-Young does not disappoint. ever.
Any story of hers, I will read always. Every main character she writes? I am a fan.
She writes stories that are geared and level with the likes of Emily Henry - if this doesn't catch your attention -- Her MMCs are swoon worthy to the highest degree.
This book was so incredibly unique - specifically because it dealt with an intricate and difficult topic (that not everyone can relate to but SHOULD be aware of its implications) and includes a cast of main /supporting characters that are fighting various battles of their own (but also together).
The amount of support that pours out of HBY's novels is actually astounding and it reminds you just how much you DESERVE to have others support you/to support others around you!!
We get a found family is the most wholesome of ways, we have amazing supporting characters who make the novel feel whole and complete, we have WARREN - who has a mouth that will make you BLUSH (not kidding) - we have CHLOE who makes space for others and learns to make space for herself - and we just overall have a story that is just chefs kiss perfect.
Honestly I wish it were longer because i love chloe and warren.
Additionally, what I LOVE about HBY is that her stories are so full circle, nothing feels disconnected - and you dont get silly third act breakups AKA GREEN FLAG <3
Fave quotes so you can fall in love :)
Any story of hers, I will read always. Every main character she writes? I am a fan.
She writes stories that are geared and level with the likes of Emily Henry - if this doesn't catch your attention -- Her MMCs are swoon worthy to the highest degree.
This book was so incredibly unique - specifically because it dealt with an intricate and difficult topic (that not everyone can relate to but SHOULD be aware of its implications) and includes a cast of main /supporting characters that are fighting various battles of their own (but also together).
The amount of support that pours out of HBY's novels is actually astounding and it reminds you just how much you DESERVE to have others support you/to support others around you!!
We get a found family is the most wholesome of ways, we have amazing supporting characters who make the novel feel whole and complete, we have WARREN - who has a mouth that will make you BLUSH (not kidding) - we have CHLOE who makes space for others and learns to make space for herself - and we just overall have a story that is just chefs kiss perfect.
Honestly I wish it were longer because i love chloe and warren.
Additionally, what I LOVE about HBY is that her stories are so full circle, nothing feels disconnected - and you dont get silly third act breakups AKA GREEN FLAG <3
Fave quotes so you can fall in love :)
"Show me the messy parts, OK? God knows, Iâve shown you mine."
"I could resist, try to swim out I may have referred to you as a whirlpool⊠as cheesy as that may be. I could resist, try to swim out, try to avoid it â but it would be easier to float. And, for the first time, Iâm not scared to."
âWarren and Luke held space for my fears, my hurt, and my worries. Not once did I feel like I needed to hold back, diminish, or hide. I had never felt that way before.â
Content Warnings
Minor: Ableism, Addiction, Drug abuse, Panic attacks/disorders, Death of parent, and Abandonment
sariereads's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Addiction, Drug abuse, Drug use, Sexual content, Gaslighting, and Abandonment
Moderate: Child abuse and Death of parent
skye_era_books's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
medium-paced
- 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
4.5
I never wouldâve thought I would love a book like this. I could feel the love from the pages â the love for Willow, for Warren, even for Luke. This found family is truly beautiful. My only wish is that we couldâve had dual POV with Warren. I would have loved to see how his mind worked.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Addiction, Drug abuse, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Violence, Abandonment, and Alcohol
breathehopebooks's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Very cool rep across the board: deafness, foster care, adoption, fetal alcohol syndrome. Despite the story occuring over the course of a single year, the romantic relationship seemed to develop really fast, but i understand how major life changesâsuch as raising an infantâcan bring people together. I also found Warrenâs sweet talking a little weird, but that might just be me.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Addiction, Drug abuse, Drug use, Medical content, and Medical trauma
Minor: Alcoholism, Child abuse, Panic attacks/disorders, Death of parent, Pregnancy, Abandonment, and Alcohol
spellbindingtomes's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
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? No
3.5
The premise of Next of Kin tugged at my heartstrings with Willow and Luke đ„č it was such a unique concept and I enjoyed the family dynamics here. I loved Chloe. She was funny and loving. How she stepped up to take care of Willow was incredibly admirable. I wasn't a super fan of Warren especially with the way he acted towards the end and though the pacing was a bit off, I really enjoyed Hannah's writing in this book.
Read if you like:
đïžforced proximity
đ§found family
đïžfoster/guardian romance
đ§grumpy x sunshine
đïždisability rep
Read if you like:
đïžforced proximity
đ§found family
đïžfoster/guardian romance
đ§grumpy x sunshine
đïždisability rep
Content Warnings
Moderate: Addiction, Alcoholism, Drug abuse, Drug use, Toxic relationship, and Abandonment
Minor: Death of parent
caitlaird's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
A fun and sweet romance. We love a DEVOTED man (itâs the only way they should be). Chloe is such a kind character, I love that she sticks up for herself. Her relationship with Warrenâs brother, Luke, is so sweet. Warren is a bit of a dreamboat, if not way too unrealistic for being so in love, but we do love to read it. This book really takes some license with CPS and the foster care system but it sure is a fun idea.
A bit of cutesy / millennial humor and writing, but for the contemporary romance books of today it wasnât too cheesy, I personally do not enjoy that type of writing but it was rather sparse so It wasnât too distracting. (I know that is some peopleâs cup of tea, so all love <3 but I will usually DNF if itâs too bad).
A bit of cutesy / millennial humor and writing, but for the contemporary romance books of today it wasnât too cheesy, I personally do not enjoy that type of writing but it was rather sparse so It wasnât too distracting. (I know that is some peopleâs cup of tea, so all love <3 but I will usually DNF if itâs too bad).
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Child abuse, Drug abuse, and Abandonment
kaitrates's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
3.0
One of my toxic traits is that if couples in books say ILU too soon (according to me lol) or have sex too quickly, I tend to lose interest. I LIVE for the buildup, the interrupted make-out (or more) sessions, the cooling off and trying to rationalise why they shouldn't be together.
And while there are exceptions to thisâbooks like The Rose by Tiffany Reisz feature sex early on followed by so many ups and downsâa lack of tension and/or insta-love tends to severely reduce my enjoyment of a book.
All this is to say, that for the first 60% of Next of Kin I was INVESTED! I couldn't put the book down! There was so much tension between our lead Chloe and Warren and the stakes were SO highâthey had to figure their shit out for their siblings' sakes! They were thrust into this uncomfortable ass situation and needed to make the best of it while also managing their growing attraction for one another. I was convinced this would be a new favourite book and 5+ star read.
Then,they said I love you and I lost my interest.
Really, though, I think its because Warren's way of keeping his distance was to be a cocky asshole. And though we, alongside Chloe, see hints of more depth and love, he's not really given a chance to grow on page. And while I understand how, based on their backstory, their relationship and love make sense, I didn't enjoy quickness with which they were in love and happy. Especially with both of them having such heavy trauma histories.
Like I said: toxic trait. lol
The pacing of the last 40%, particularly the romance aspect of it, felt both rushed and surface level. This is a deliciously deep book! It tackles the foster and adoption systems as well as ableism in families and the world. I wanted their romance to have that same depth and to just feel like trauma bonding. Similarly, the way the final conflict gets sorted out felt rushedâalthough I think Bonam-Young did a great job capturing the panic and urgency that comes with such a situation. Just left me with a sense of like "wait that's it? you guys are good again?!"
On the plus side, and unlike Out on a Limb I really enjoyed both epilogues. Getting Warren's POV in the bonus one was such a fun surprise!
I'm still a huge fan of Bonam-Young and excited to read Next to You, own and reread OOAL, and continue to read whatever she puts out. I also think this will absolutely work for others who don't share my toxic trait as it does have a lot of depth and heart.
And while there are exceptions to thisâbooks like The Rose by Tiffany Reisz feature sex early on followed by so many ups and downsâa lack of tension and/or insta-love tends to severely reduce my enjoyment of a book.
All this is to say, that for the first 60% of Next of Kin I was INVESTED! I couldn't put the book down! There was so much tension between our lead Chloe and Warren and the stakes were SO highâthey had to figure their shit out for their siblings' sakes! They were thrust into this uncomfortable ass situation and needed to make the best of it while also managing their growing attraction for one another. I was convinced this would be a new favourite book and 5+ star read.
Then,
Really, though, I think its because Warren's way of keeping his distance was to be a cocky asshole. And though we, alongside Chloe, see hints of more depth and love, he's not really given a chance to grow on page. And while I understand how, based on their backstory, their relationship and love make sense, I didn't enjoy quickness with which they were in love and happy. Especially with both of them having such heavy trauma histories.
Like I said: toxic trait. lol
The pacing of the last 40%, particularly the romance aspect of it, felt both rushed and surface level. This is a deliciously deep book! It tackles the foster and adoption systems as well as ableism in families and the world. I wanted their romance to have that same depth and to just feel like trauma bonding. Similarly, the way the final conflict gets sorted out felt rushedâalthough I think Bonam-Young did a great job capturing the panic and urgency that comes with such a situation. Just left me with a sense of like "wait that's it? you guys are good again?!"
On the plus side, and unlike Out on a Limb I really enjoyed both epilogues. Getting Warren's POV in the bonus one was such a fun surprise!
I'm still a huge fan of Bonam-Young and excited to read Next to You, own and reread OOAL, and continue to read whatever she puts out. I also think this will absolutely work for others who don't share my toxic trait as it does have a lot of depth and heart.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Abandonment
Moderate: Child abuse and Drug abuse