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whosfernn'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
3.75
Graphic: Panic attacks/disorders, Grief, Cancer, Medical content, Terminal illness, Chronic illness, Death, Death of parent, and Mental illness
Moderate: Abandonment and Emotional abuse
Minor: Alcohol, Injury/Injury detail, Infidelity, and Blood
jemmaisntcool'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
5.0
Graphic: Death of parent, Death, Abandonment, Cancer, Grief, and Medical content
Minor: Rape, Self harm, Suicidal thoughts, and Alcohol
leahkarge's review against another edition
4.0
Graphic: Infidelity, Medical content, Panic attacks/disorders, Mental illness, Ableism, Cancer, Chronic illness, Death of parent, Emotional abuse, Grief, Abandonment, Death, Injury/Injury detail, and Suicidal thoughts
ana_the_frog's review
- 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
Graphic: Grief, Chronic illness, Injury/Injury detail, Death of parent, Medical content, Toxic relationship, and Sexual harassment
Moderate: Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Grief, and Terminal illness
Minor: Rape, Sexism, and Cancer
jodierose14's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Toxic relationship, Cancer, Medical content, Abandonment, Emotional abuse, Blood, Death, Death of parent, and Grief
the_b00kreader's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
This was the first I have read of Tess Sharpe's work and I'm glad to have read it.
Although remaining to be a romance read, Sharpe was able to incorporate many different emotions throughout this book by bringing up some heavy topics.
There was significant detail on the effects that grief can have on different people and the coping mechanisms that each individual has.
There were many moments throughout this book where I just wanted to give Penny and Tate a hug. Both have been through so much but they always made sure they were there for one another. I do admire that about them.
On the romance side of things, this book had it all: the one bed trope, forced proximity, miscommunication, a love-hate relationship, etc.
There was also another little side relationship that I thought was absolutely adorable!
I love Sharpe's writing style and I really loved the text messages that flowed into the story. They certainly added to the overall vibe of the book and also allowed for a quick recovery break for the reader between emotional scenes.
All in all, I would highly recommend reading this book if you haven't already!!
Graphic: Injury/Injury detail, Death of parent, Mental illness, Abandonment, Bullying, Grief, Medical content, and Medical trauma
Moderate: Emotional abuse, Sexism, Sexual harassment, Addiction, Cancer, Drug abuse, and Suicidal thoughts
princessrory's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Gore, Injury/Injury detail, Grief, Death of parent, Emotional abuse, Panic attacks/disorders, and Mental illness
Moderate: Medical content, Suicidal thoughts, Sexual assault, Chronic illness, Mental illness, Alcohol, and Infidelity
Minor: Ableism, Cancer, Toxic relationship, and Sexual harassment
dododenise'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
4.75
There was so much tension. Jesus, those girls really just danced around each other for years. It made my slow burn loving heart very happy.
Anyway, Penny and Tate are amazing and I’d like to throw Lottie from a very high building :)
Graphic: Mental illness, Toxic relationship, Death of parent, Cancer, and Emotional abuse
Moderate: Medical content, Panic attacks/disorders, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Sexual harassment and Rape
abi2xoxo'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? No
5.0
I honestly never audibly laugh at a book or actually cry but my god.
pros-
Well-written. I don't know how to elaborate on this but it just is. It is a beautiful book.
All characters have backstories. Sometimes books get lost in their main characters. Every character had a reason for behaving that way that went beyond just being an ex-girlfriend or just being a mum or grandma. It even made me smile when a teacher was introduced for one paragraph and then never appeared again but what they said made me well up and they felt so human.
The fact this book is in little sections and each near-kiss has its own section that goes beyond chapters. I am glad the author knew what to do with this sort of layout because it was so much easier to read and made me feel like if I put the book down and started again at the next section I was almost starting a new 'movie'.
The flashbacks weren't confusing at all to me. They integrated it well into each section and they all became a story within themselves. Each Penny and Tate got an opinion in the flashbacks as well which was nice to see.
Six Times We Almost Kissed (and the one time we did), is from two views!!!!! I enjoy a book so much more when it isn't just one person's view but multiple people speaking.
Death was handled with care. I didn't feel that the grief was unrealistic but I loved that everyone had grief no matter their relationship with George.
When George died I was in a coffee shop and believe me, I had to put my book down otherwise I would have burst into tears.
cons-
One thing missing from this book in relation to the two-view style was that the mums weren't reintroduced. I was a little confused when names suddenly switched and I kept having to remind myself which mum was whose.
Usually, I can find something to nitpick in a book but this book was just awesome.
I recommend and will definitely be reading Tess Sharpe again.
Graphic: Medical trauma, Medical content, Mental illness, Terminal illness, Chronic illness, Injury/Injury detail, Death, Cancer, Grief, and Death of parent
Moderate: Gaslighting, Panic attacks/disorders, and Toxic relationship
Minor: Blood
cosyqueer's review against another edition
- 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
Graphic: Grief and Death of parent
Moderate: Toxic relationship, Cursing, Cancer, Ableism, and Chronic illness
Minor: Suicidal thoughts, Abandonment, Sexual harassment, Alcoholism, Injury/Injury detail, Mental illness, Medical content, and Emotional abuse