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spellbindingtomes's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Graphic: Bullying, Death, Toxic relationship, and Death of parent
dayoldtea's review against another edition
- 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
4.25
Graphic: Death, Grief, and Death of parent
Moderate: Emotional abuse and Toxic relationship
Minor: Bullying, Miscarriage, and Sexual content
meeklovestoread's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
I liked the story. The last 100 pages had me in an emotional chokehold. I couldn't believe I was shedding tears for this book. I like the characters, especially Ethan. He was a sweetheart. And I loved how he made it evident that he only had eyes for Ali and never got mad at her for her lifestyle (considering she has kids and all). However, something that did bother me about Scooter was how child-ish he seemed at times. It would just be certain things that he said and the way he acted sometimes that would make me forget that this guy was nearing 40. Similar to the FMC, she was fine, but she was a horny mess at times and I was just like girl "reel it in, babe". And there are a lot of quirky bits here that I found to be a little cringy, but I can see how others may find it charming.
Overall, I enjoyed the story. Like I said before the last 100 pages really made the story for me. However, I didn't rate this book too high, because I just wasn't connected to the characters that much. I don't know if it's her writing or what, but I just felt like I was observing just watching, and not really attached to what was going on.
Spice Rating: no spice (just brief mentions)
Graphic: Grief and Death of parent
Moderate: Emotional abuse and Toxic relationship
Minor: Bullying, Miscarriage, and Sexual content
beebowbabe's review
- 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
5.0
Graphic: Death, Grief, and Death of parent
Moderate: Bullying, Emotional abuse, and Toxic relationship
Minor: Miscarriage, Sexual content, and Gaslighting
gwenswoons's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
I love the depth of the side characters (again, an aspect of storytelling that Annabel Monaghan handles so masterfully and with such care): the layers of love and complexity in parental relationships, and the fact that the children are so thoroughly drawn and vividly themselves; and I love the ways in which these side characters and their relationships with our heroes impact the plot and arc of the story. The dogs are SO wonderful!! I love them! (And by the the way - they do NOT die! I’m not sure how that is a content warning others added here, and I want to mention it since it was worrying me a bit. Brenda and Ferris are totally ok!!)
Some of the language was so heart-stoppingly beautiful that I went back on my audio and listened a couple more times — I will definitely get a physical copy of this one since I want to hold it.
Anyway. I could go on forever, as I wish this book had. But I loved it. I will read it again someday. ❤️
Graphic: Bullying, Death, Emotional abuse, Misogyny, Sexism, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Grief, Death of parent, Gaslighting, Toxic friendship, and Abandonment
dooleynoted's review against another edition
- 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
4.25
Graphic: Toxic relationship, Grief, and Death of parent
Moderate: Misogyny
Minor: Bullying and Miscarriage
bmpicc's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Grief and Death of parent
Moderate: Bullying and Miscarriage
thegabscast's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Cancer, Death, Terminal illness, Grief, and Death of parent
Moderate: Toxic relationship and Abandonment
Minor: Bullying, Drug abuse, and Miscarriage
enzopudge's review against another edition
- 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
4.25
Graphic: Death, Grief, and Death of parent
Moderate: Emotional abuse, Toxic relationship, and Gaslighting
Minor: Bullying, Miscarriage, and Misogyny
readingonthefly's review against another edition
- 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
5.0
Graphic: Death and Grief
Moderate: Bullying and Death of parent