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a_brnz's review against another edition
hopeful
lighthearted
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
3.75
This was enjoyable and sweet! The writing felt a little odd to me sometimes in a way I can’t quite put my finger on
Content Warnings
Graphic: Panic attacks/disorders
Moderate: Medical content
Minor: Death
sweetsugatam's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
- 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
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexual content
Minor: Cursing, Death, Grief, and Panic attacks/disorders
spearly's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
SALLY!!! HOW DO YOU KEEP WRITING SUCH INCREDIBLE CHARACTERS!!!!
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One of the “benefits” of working in the front office of Providence Retirement Villa is I receive feedback on every aspect of my lifestyle and appearance, whether I want it or not. (I do not.) Here are the three questions the residents always have for me:
•How old are you? (Twenty-five)
•Do you have a boyfriend? (No)
•Why not? (Miscellaneous reasons, none of which will satisfy them)
Sally Thorne does it a-fucking-gain. I could not put this down. She gets all the stars for:
• An incredible, well-rounded group of characters
• Drama and conflict that made SENSE and wasn't centred on a trivial misunderstanding
• A quirky, fun MC that I just wanted to give a big hug to
• An adorable male love interest (guys, I have a problem. I keep falling in love with men written by women, so no real man ever measures up)
• TORTOISES
• WICKEDLY FUN OLD LADIES
Honestly, I would have read the novel for the side characters alone. Renata was NEXT LEVEL. Melanie was the best friend I never had. Teddy was the sort of hot class clown you can't help but fall in love with. His bits with Aggie and Renata were my favourite. (Hey Sally, could you write a period piece on Ren and Aggie? Thanks!)
What a setting, too! Thorne certainly can paint a picture. I have thought, more than once, that I would be very happy living in a retirement community, and Sally's convinced me I'm right. Quiet neighbours! Who are probably hard of hearing! And go to bed at 8! Sounds like a dream. I don't know how she managed to make a retirement facility seem romantic, but she did.
I could gush about this forever, probably. I enjoyed it nearly as much as The Hating Game, which comes out on top because I'm trash for enemies-to-lovers. Still, I love a guy who pines, so I am a happy, happy girl.
4.5 stars rounded up. Sally, I love you, but PLEASE GET YOUR BUTT IN GEAR AND WRITE ANOTHER BOOK ALREADY. This one just came out and I'm already starving for one.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Body shaming
Minor: Homophobia, Religious bigotry, and Death
getbrekked's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- 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
4.5
Content Warnings
Minor: Death
emmahe's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.25
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death
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