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ihugparrish's review
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
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
3.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Cursing
Minor: Toxic friendship, Sexual content, Panic attacks/disorders, Bullying, Alcohol, and Pregnancy
blackveilbeccy's review
emotional
funny
lighthearted
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
This book and its characters really grew on me by the end. At the beginning, I struggled with the cynicism of MMC Charlie and the whininess of FMC Bailey, but their character development and friendship over time was lovely. I felt very sorry for Bailey as a child of divorce who had two selfish (in different ways) parents - some of that, especially with the subplot relating to her mother, was handwaved away. This book kept a lighthearted tone despite some of the serious subject matter, and the wide variety of side characters worked well. I didn’t like it as much as the last Lynn Painter book I read, but I still enjoyed it.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cursing, Grief, Mental illness, Abandonment, and Panic attacks/disorders
Moderate: Medical content and Infidelity
Minor: Alcohol, Pregnancy, Toxic friendship, Violence, and Toxic relationship
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