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aepompu's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.75
This was super sweet and was definitely enjoyable. Definitely insta-love, at least on one side, but the progression of feelings for both MMC and FMC felt pretty rushed.
If there was a bit more development of the emotional attachment between the two MCs then this would have been a 5 star read.
🌶️🌶️/5
If there was a bit more development of the emotional attachment between the two MCs then this would have been a 5 star read.
🌶️🌶️/5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Abandonment, Sexual content, and Gaslighting
Moderate: Addiction
Minor: Drug use
missmarshey's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-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? Yes
2.5
Easy read. While I enjoyed the story of the book, I felt like there was something missing. Maybe Warren’s perspective, as we’re only hearing Chloe’s the whole time. It may also help with explaining his strong feelings towards her, which I found is rather quick in their relationship.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Abandonment and Sexual content
Minor: Drug abuse and Death of parent
readwithsophsx's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
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
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Death of parent, Abandonment, Alcoholism, Domestic abuse, Grief, Pregnancy, Child abuse, Drug abuse, Medical content, Alcohol, Addiction, Cursing, Drug use, and Emotional abuse
britneysbook's review against another edition
hopeful
inspiring
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? No
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Addiction and Abandonment
Minor: Drug abuse, Drug use, Pregnancy, and Death of parent
cc_shelflove's review against another edition
hopeful
lighthearted
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? No
3.5
While it is not categorized as YA, I would recommend this book to someone much younger than me. The characters and overall plot were great, but it felt extremely underdeveloped at times. Next of Kin is a roommate to lovers romance. If Chloe and Warren want to be legal guardians for their respective young siblings, they must live together through CPS’s TeamUp program. I enjoyed the disability representation in this book—Chloe’s sister was born with fetal alcohol syndrome and Warren’s brother is deaf—but every time Warren called Chloe ‘dove’ I wanted to vomit. I would still recommend this book to a friend; I think I just expected too much. My overall thoughts summed up: not a lot of substance, but cute-ish.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcohol, Abandonment, Death of parent, Panic attacks/disorders, and Drug use
Moderate: Ableism
Minor: Sexual content
melissat's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Abandonment
Moderate: Child abuse and Emotional abuse
Minor: Death of parent and Addiction
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
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 🥹🤍
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! 🫶🏼
P.S. the bonus epilogue owns my heart 😭
Chloe is literally a superstar, I loved reading about her journey with Willow 🥹🤍
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! 🫶🏼
P.S. the bonus epilogue owns my heart 😭
Content Warnings
Moderate: Abandonment, Drug abuse, and Addiction
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, I’ve 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 – but it would be easier to float. And, for the first time, I’m not scared to."
“Warren 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.”
Content Warnings
Minor: Death of parent, Abandonment, Panic attacks/disorders, Drug abuse, Ableism, and Addiction
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: Drug abuse, Drug use, Addiction, Gaslighting, Abandonment, and Sexual content
Moderate: Child abuse and Death of parent