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sprucewillow's review against another edition
funny
relaxing
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.0
Audiobook narrator really made this book.
The story was okay. I picked this up expecting an easy, lighthearted romance, and that's what half of it was. Much of it was about friends, coming of age, growing up. Wonderful topics for YA to cover and this book did a decent job at that. The two BFFs of the story were really sweet friends.
This book was really hard to get through, though. I don't know if it was the style of writing or the protagonist, but everything was described as a life or death soap opera ordeal, vivid descriptions of internal agony dragging on far too long. I started to not care. The subplots could have been better woven together. Asher as a love interest was proposed far too late in the story for a book that advertises itself as a romance, and Darcy's mother was ditched for numerous sequential chapters and reappeared when her hoarding became relevant to the romantic plot.Not to mention the reconciliation between her and her mother was nearly entirely about Darcy. Honestly a selfish character I hated her at the end.
Also sorry the romance became super cringe as it developed. I swear they dated for a whole month and Asher was like "if u won't let me in ur house then it's over.... think it over...." like honey what? and Darcy thinking that Asher is her wonderful prince who helped fix her family forever... not a good mentality to have babe like, I love boys too but chill out.
Book is good if ur like a 13/14 y/o just don't take it super seriously in the romance or the mental illness department.
The story was okay. I picked this up expecting an easy, lighthearted romance, and that's what half of it was. Much of it was about friends, coming of age, growing up. Wonderful topics for YA to cover and this book did a decent job at that. The two BFFs of the story were really sweet friends.
This book was really hard to get through, though. I don't know if it was the style of writing or the protagonist, but everything was described as a life or death soap opera ordeal, vivid descriptions of internal agony dragging on far too long. I started to not care. The subplots could have been better woven together. Asher as a love interest was proposed far too late in the story for a book that advertises itself as a romance, and Darcy's mother was ditched for numerous sequential chapters and reappeared when her hoarding became relevant to the romantic plot.
Book is good if ur like a 13/14 y/o just don't take it super seriously in the romance or the mental illness department.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Car accident and Abandonment
Moderate: Medical content and Mental illness
Minor: Injury/Injury detail, Alcohol, and Grief
bg_oseman_fan's review
emotional
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? Yes
4.75
I enjoyed the way the characters verbalized their inner lives in a way that felt natural and insightful. the dialogue was a joy to read. i liked that a variety of real issues were tackled without being overbearing to the tone of the novel. Laura’s writing has let to leave me disappointed. I’d recommend this to anyone that loves words and strength that they can draw from others that love them too.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Mental illness
Moderate: Car accident, Chronic illness, Grief, Addiction, Injury/Injury detail, and Abandonment
Minor: Misogyny, Medical content, Stalking, and Bullying
eems_madeline's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
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? Yes
5.0
I found this book so cute! Book 8 of the year (technically like 7.5 but oh well)! I related so much to Cardy (not gonna talk about that one) and found the romance so cute and swoony and fluffy and full of literally all of my favourite tropes! Ahh
Content Warnings
Graphic: Mental illness and Abandonment
Moderate: Car accident and Grief
whysomanysams's review against another edition
dark
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Diverse cast of characters? No
2.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Mental illness
Moderate: Grief
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