Reviews tagging 'Abandonment'

A Winter in New York by Josie Silver

7 reviews

juanat77's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful inspiring reflective sad tense 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

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Death of parent, Terminal illness, Abandonment, Alcohol, Blood, Death, Cancer, Bullying, Cursing, Grief, Toxic relationship, Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, and Injury/Injury detail

saraellenme's review against another edition

emotional lighthearted mysterious fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? N/A
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Emotional abuse and Abandonment

Moderate: Death of parent

meggiemeggie52's review against another edition

emotional hopeful lighthearted 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 absolutely loved this book! It was the perfect cute and cozy winter read; like a Hallmark movie in the best way. All of the characters except one (iykyk) were so lovable, the setting was idyllic, and the pacing and writing style had me engrossed in the book the whole time. Highly recommend if you want a curl-up-your-toes-and-squeal romance with a lot of heart and a touch of family drama.

And now I want gelato.

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Cursing, Alcohol, Death of parent, Emotional abuse, Grief, and Death

Minor: Cancer, Sexual content, Vomit, and Abandonment

FMC has an emotionally abusive ex. FMC and MMC had someone important to them pass away, and it/their grief is mentioned often. Sexual content is present, but "behind closed doors" (aka nothing graphic/explicit).

dixiecarroll's review against another edition

emotional lighthearted fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

3.0

Ladies you heard it here first! If you’re single on Valentine’s Day this year you too can weasel your way into a family, drama it up, and then be partnered up all in the span of 3 months! I’m taking it as a sign! I did not like this obviously, but I did read it all. Josie Silver is a compelling storyteller and I read this at listening speed (we’re talking 100+ pages an hour), but it was a mess and I don’t think the plot made sense. I kept saying “WHY” out loud. However, I did cry a few times so there’s that. Some unnecessary triggers that I’m adding to SG. Anyway idk read it because it will only take you a few hours but have low expectations! 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Abandonment, Cancer, Emotional abuse, Grief, Stalking, Death of parent, and Domestic abuse

abidavisf's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful reflective slow-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

3.75

Largely, I enjoyed this read. It was easy to listen to and follow, but I did find it slightly slow in the middle. The story was also slightly frustrating. Though I understand why Iris kept the secret, I felt like it dragged on for a bit too long and could have been solved much quicker in real life (but maybe wouldn’t make for as good of a story!).

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Domestic abuse and Emotional abuse

Minor: Addiction, Medical content, Grief, Infidelity, Abandonment, and Death of parent

seasonofreads's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful inspiring sad 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

4.75

The story builds slowly and nicely at a pace that makes you want to keep reading not put the book down. I loved the detail about Little Italy, the foods and wines, the geography of living of in New York, and the family dynamics. These characters feel like real people that could actually exist and fall in love. A perfect rom-com to read between Thanksgiving and the first week of January. I loved it!

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death of parent, Misogyny, and Toxic relationship

Moderate: Abandonment

lindsayerin's review against another edition

emotional hopeful mysterious reflective 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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death of parent, Grief, Toxic relationship, and Emotional abuse

Minor: Stalking and Abandonment