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maria_g379's review against another edition
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
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
3.5
kennyroo_22's review
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
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? N/A
4.75
I loved this book! I liked that it was family/sister focused instead of romance focused. I wasn’t truly able to visualize the character Javier, I couldn’t really relate/connect to him. But I loved the whole book!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Drug abuse, and Sexual assault
Minor: Abortion and Suicide
shante9700's review against another edition
3.0
I felt that this book was quite predictable. It was an amazing well articulated read. I loved the visuals and metaphors used.
linzthebookworm's review against another edition
3.0
This is not a typical genre that I gravitate towards easily. That being said, I was very surprised to realize that I enjoyed When We Believed in Mermaids. I wasn't in love with it, but it was interesting enough and easy to read. It moves pretty quickly and is only a little over 300 pages. I wasn't overly surprised by many of the big reveals but wasn't disappointed by them either. The best way I can think to describe this book is a perfectly okay read. It's short, it's interesting, the ending is kind of cheesy. The characters aren't amazing, but they aren't awful either. If contemporary romance is your thing, it might be worth a shot to read. I found it under a mystery category while browsing for something to read, but truthfully I didn't think it really fits as a mystery.
There are some subjects that people may find hard to read, which include sex, rape, child neglect, and drugs/alcohol.
For my full review, check out: https://linzthebookworm.blogspot.com/2021/05/book-review-when-we-believed-in.html
There are some subjects that people may find hard to read, which include sex, rape, child neglect, and drugs/alcohol.
For my full review, check out: https://linzthebookworm.blogspot.com/2021/05/book-review-when-we-believed-in.html
jdgagnon's review against another edition
3.0
3.5/5
This book is about love, loss, grief, addiction and brief talk sexual assault.
I really had to push through the beginning of the book. I wasn’t really feeling it until I was a little over 100 pages in. For a while I didn’t like the Mari chapters but once the sisters were reunited and got to learn more about Mari, she’s not so bad. She just went through a lot at a young age.
I did love the Kit chapters. I love how patient Javier was with her and all the nicknames he called her even though she had no idea what they meant till the end of the book.
I loved Kit evolve and go through all her emotions openly. She was never able to that when she was younger and when you only had to rely on yourself for all those years old habits can be hard to kick. She was strong for everyone around her but no one was really there for her. The ending of this book made me shed some tears. I’m glad everyone in this book (except for Dylan) got their closure and the ability to move forward.
This book is about love, loss, grief, addiction and brief talk sexual assault.
I really had to push through the beginning of the book. I wasn’t really feeling it until I was a little over 100 pages in. For a while I didn’t like the Mari chapters but once the sisters were reunited and got to learn more about Mari, she’s not so bad. She just went through a lot at a young age.
I did love the Kit chapters. I love how patient Javier was with her and all the nicknames he called her even though she had no idea what they meant till the end of the book.
I loved Kit evolve and go through all her emotions openly. She was never able to that when she was younger and when you only had to rely on yourself for all those years old habits can be hard to kick. She was strong for everyone around her but no one was really there for her. The ending of this book made me shed some tears. I’m glad everyone in this book (except for Dylan) got their closure and the ability to move forward.
kerinl's review against another edition
3.0
2.5 but it was free from the kindle library so I will give it a three. I didn’t feel engaged with the main characters Kit and Mari. The ending was a little too happy.
mackenzieabraham's review against another edition
3.0
3.5
Ultimately loved it but the back and forth writing/plots were a little disjointed at times.
Ultimately loved it but the back and forth writing/plots were a little disjointed at times.
megn317's review against another edition
3.0
This was a story that had a lot of promise for me. It did deliver on some things but fell short on others. Overall, it was a decent story, relatable at times …sad and other times happy.. i liked that it did have an ending/closure. I would have hated it if it was left open-ended.
a_friendlyghost's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
3.5
simonlorden's review against another edition
4.0
I have nothing I really dislike about this book, but I still felt like something was missing for me. Nice atmosphere, though - you could really feel the sea and the food.