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shawnna_reads2's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
Moderate: Addiction, Alcoholism, Drug abuse, Emotional abuse, Homophobia, Mental illness, Sexual assault, Stalking, Gaslighting, and Toxic friendship
Minor: Infidelity
chaptersofchase's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
3.5
Genre: Romance
Trope: Second Chance
Format: 🎧
Pub Date: 4.17.2021
Star Rating: ☆☆☆.5
"Everyone's got the potential to do the wrong thing – if we were measured that way, we'd all come up short. It's about what you do."
What happens when you put two people who used to be in a relationship date, their best friends, and some random person in a car and send them on a road trip to a wedding? Well, lots of antics ensue. This merry band of misfits were all piled into a mini-cooper for an extenuating period. The Road Trip by Beth O'Leary this story had me laughing so hard during specific scenes.
I listened to The Road Trip and wholeheartedly recommend listening instead of reading this one; I adored the narrators - they were perfect for Addie and Dillon. I also enjoyed the unique take on the' then' and 'now' narration - it made it feel more of a "their" story than just a story about one character.
What didn't I like? Dillon's best-friend Marcus. I can't begin to count how many times Marcus (and his actions) made me want to punch a wall. He was hopeless, and I don't know how Addie tolerated Dillon not seeing the true side of Marcus for the entirety of their relationship. By the end of the book, I was genuinely unsure whether I wanted Addie and Dillon to get back together. How he treated her and allowed Marcus to treat her was unforgivable (in my opinion).
Still, The Road Trip was a fun story to read that dealt with some moderately heavy topics (addiction and assault). It felt a little different from the previous Beth O'Leary book I read, but not necessarily in a bad way.
🚙 Mini-Cooper with five people
🤣 Hilarious
🤬 Marcus
🤷🏽♀️ Unsure about the ending?
💯 Highly recommend the audiobook
I recommend you read The Road Trip if you enjoyed reading Fool Me Once or Twice in a Blue Moon.
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Minor: Addiction and Sexual harassment
purplepenning's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
3.0
Graphic: Alcoholism, Homophobia, Sexual assault, Toxic relationship, Toxic friendship, and Alcohol
Moderate: Addiction, Drug abuse, Infidelity, Sexual content, Violence, Blood, Vomit, Grief, Stalking, Car accident, Death of parent, Gaslighting, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism
Minor: Misogyny
amelievasilia's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Drug abuse, Drug use, Sexual assault, and Toxic relationship
Moderate: Eating disorder
amorales107's review against another edition
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Homophobia, and Sexual assault
Moderate: Mental illness
laurenkimoto's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
This Beth O’Leary book is still kinda gaslight gatekeeper girl boss manipulate mansplain and make wife but in a different way that seems more cohesive to the story.
Moderate: Addiction, Alcoholism, Drug abuse, Drug use, Sexual assault, and Alcohol
kayji's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.0
Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Emotional abuse, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Stalking, Gaslighting, Toxic friendship, Alcohol, and Sexual harassment
jmannucci's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.25
Minor: Addiction, Emotional abuse, and Sexual assault
mrsdarcylynn's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
I had some issues with Marcus.
A quick read and not too bad.
Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Homophobia, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Gaslighting, Toxic friendship, and Alcohol
Moderate: Sexual assault, Vomit, Stalking, Abandonment, and Sexual harassment
Minor: Emotional abuse, Car accident, and Pregnancy
sj_croft's review against another edition
3.75
Minor: Addiction, Alcoholism, Rape, Stalking, and Sexual harassment