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saralou86's review against another edition
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
megwheeler's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
bookshelfbychels's review against another edition
3.0
This book dragged on for me. And I think it’s because I feel like I related more to Rachael than to the MC Lauren. Nonetheless- still a great story and well written novel from miss TJR!
adrianadelrs's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
ameliabayer's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
fast-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
5.0
Easy and quick read that definitely hits a little too close to home. I can always count on TJR for interesting character driven novels
aoibheannheaney's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
whatsophreadnext_'s review against another edition
hopeful
reflective
sad
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? No
3.75
charlottereads56's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
I love Taylor Jenkins Reid ! Her writing style is brilliant and I devoured this book in one sitting.
I can identify some commonalities in her writing style now. Morally grey/ complicated/ not necessarily immediatly loveable strong female protagonist who finds herself through the situation her romantic relationships pit her through. What I love about these books is that the romantic relationship is often less important than some of the platonic or the relationship to the self. This is no different as despite this novel detailing Lauren and Ryan’s 1 year split it is a positive novel. We see Lauren through highs and lows and it feels so personal. We learn to love her despite her abruptness and selfishness.
Throughout the book I found myself rooting for various endings- Lauren and Ryan together again, each of them with different people , Lauren meeting her new true love. But towards the end I realised as long as they were happy I was happy. corny but it’s true and shows how complex these characters really are.
Reid always writes amazing sibling dynamics and Lauren’s relationship with Charlie and Rachel. Seeing each of their perspectives on love and marriage too was brilliant. A close family unit with their mum and grandma was beautiful. I adored Lois and her advice was so smart and really makes you think about alternate scenarios Lauren’s and Ryan could have taken to fix their relationship. <spoilers> when she died I was devastated and yes it’s very dramatic that little Louis was born on the same night but I’m a sucker for the drama. It didn’t feel forced or overdramatised but felt like it fit in with the familial love and the loves of the past and future all together. <\spoilers>
I adore thumper. Everyone’s relationship with that dog was so lifelike. Rachel has my heart, I want her to succeed with her new business so much. <spoilers> and I’m glad Lauren and Ryan ended up together. It fit. It worked. I loved that I didn’t know if they would until the very end. <\spoilers>
This book has given me a great perspective on long term relationships. The fact the spark may die, but the love hasn’t necessarily. That love takes effort and communication and you need to try as much as you want it. Wanting it isn’t enough. I think this is a book that could benefit so many and I’m really glad I read it.
Having read this I can say I prefer TJR new books where they focus more on the celebrity setting but nonetheless I adore her older stories like this and one true loves where it’s about the romance and the development of a regular person. All her characters are gorgeous and I love them.
I can identify some commonalities in her writing style now. Morally grey/ complicated/ not necessarily immediatly loveable strong female protagonist who finds herself through the situation her romantic relationships pit her through. What I love about these books is that the romantic relationship is often less important than some of the platonic or the relationship to the self. This is no different as despite this novel detailing Lauren and Ryan’s 1 year split it is a positive novel. We see Lauren through highs and lows and it feels so personal. We learn to love her despite her abruptness and selfishness.
Throughout the book I found myself rooting for various endings- Lauren and Ryan together again, each of them with different people , Lauren meeting her new true love. But towards the end I realised as long as they were happy I was happy. corny but it’s true and shows how complex these characters really are.
Reid always writes amazing sibling dynamics and Lauren’s relationship with Charlie and Rachel. Seeing each of their perspectives on love and marriage too was brilliant. A close family unit with their mum and grandma was beautiful. I adored Lois and her advice was so smart and really makes you think about alternate scenarios Lauren’s and Ryan could have taken to fix their relationship. <spoilers> when she died I was devastated and yes it’s very dramatic that little Louis was born on the same night but I’m a sucker for the drama. It didn’t feel forced or overdramatised but felt like it fit in with the familial love and the loves of the past and future all together. <\spoilers>
I adore thumper. Everyone’s relationship with that dog was so lifelike. Rachel has my heart, I want her to succeed with her new business so much. <spoilers> and I’m glad Lauren and Ryan ended up together. It fit. It worked. I loved that I didn’t know if they would until the very end. <\spoilers>
This book has given me a great perspective on long term relationships. The fact the spark may die, but the love hasn’t necessarily. That love takes effort and communication and you need to try as much as you want it. Wanting it isn’t enough. I think this is a book that could benefit so many and I’m really glad I read it.
Having read this I can say I prefer TJR new books where they focus more on the celebrity setting but nonetheless I adore her older stories like this and one true loves where it’s about the romance and the development of a regular person. All her characters are gorgeous and I love them.
shonawilson97's review against another edition
4.0
I got served a TikTok about this book that it’s a must read if you are in a long term relationship. This book was honestly so much better than I expected. Definitely in part just another soppy romance book, but also so much more intertwined about how love isn’t perfect and being with someone for a long time is hard. Just hit home for me <3