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3.91 AVERAGE
3.91 AVERAGE
The vibes were offfffffff. The forced banter, grief, and lust. Just… yikes.
dark
emotional
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
emotional
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
dark
funny
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
1.75⭐️
There is no plot in this book. I tried to enjoy it but I was too busy holding myself not to vomit all over my bed.
There is no plot in this book. I tried to enjoy it but I was too busy holding myself not to vomit all over my bed.
I got this book in a goodreads giveaway...and I probably shouldn't have. I didn't like chapter one, but I got through chapter two, and then I called it. I think this will be some people's next favorite read, but I disliked this from the get-go.
First up, the positives; it is clearly written and well edited. Plus, the cover is cool.
Now for what made me DNF. The main character is described as depressed/grieving in the most aggressive and unrealistic way. As someone who has actually struggled with depression it felt disingenuous and like it was being used as a setup for a plot device rather than actually giving representation for a depressed + grieving character.
The best friend character, Sloane, is supposed to be funny and banter-y but came off like a pick-me girl. There is a chatty older woman, Diane, who comes off as neurodivergent in my opinion and is immediately hated on. Polyamory is mentioned to make a joke. It just left a yucky taste in my mouth.
To be clear, I don't think the book is problematic. It is just very heteronormative, neurotypical, mononormative, and allosexual... and that's just not me and it's not what I want to read for fun.
First up, the positives; it is clearly written and well edited. Plus, the cover is cool.
Now for what made me DNF. The main character is described as depressed/grieving in the most aggressive and unrealistic way. As someone who has actually struggled with depression it felt disingenuous and like it was being used as a setup for a plot device rather than actually giving representation for a depressed + grieving character.
The best friend character, Sloane, is supposed to be funny and banter-y but came off like a pick-me girl. There is a chatty older woman, Diane, who comes off as neurodivergent in my opinion and is immediately hated on. Polyamory is mentioned to make a joke. It just left a yucky taste in my mouth.
To be clear, I don't think the book is problematic. It is just very heteronormative, neurotypical, mononormative, and allosexual... and that's just not me and it's not what I want to read for fun.
dark
emotional
funny
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
For those who are like me, THE DOG DOESNT DIE. You’re welcome, now buckle up because you’re in for a wild ride 😌✨
adventurous
emotional
funny
medium-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
emotional
funny
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
3.5 stars, a little predictable and cheesy but still fun! I did absolutely love Nat as the FMC as well
dark
emotional
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated