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6 Times We Almost Kissed (And One Time We Did) by Tess Sharpe
18 reviews
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
bookishsapphicshay's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Death of parent, Grief, Medical trauma, and Chronic illness
Moderate: Infidelity, Injury/Injury detail, Abandonment, and Medical content
imstephtacular's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
4.25
Graphic: Medical trauma, Grief, Medical content, Terminal illness, Death of parent, Mental illness, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Suicidal thoughts, Emotional abuse, Cancer, Death, Cursing, Ableism, Chronic illness, and Toxic relationship
Minor: Sexual content, Vomit, Pregnancy, and Infidelity
_jessyp's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
3.0
Graphic: Medical trauma, Grief, Death, Death of parent, and Terminal illness
Moderate: Sexual assault, Panic attacks/disorders, and Injury/Injury detail
anniereads221's review against another edition
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Mental illness, Medical trauma, Injury/Injury detail, Infidelity, Medical content, Grief, and Death of parent
Moderate: Ableism and Abandonment
Emotional neglect Parental neglecttjtjtj's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
6 Times We Almost Kissed is deserving of more than 5 stars. If I could give it 6, I would.
A wonderful story of grief, chosen family, and hope. Tess Sharpe manages to pack so much meaning into 300-odd pages, combining romance and mystery to make a story about resilience and growth. I could spend days dissecting her work and still have more to analyse. Sharpe’s writing is so beautiful, so digestible, so gripping, it mixes such heavy and difficult topics, with heartwarming and hopeful ones. I couldn’t put this book down and ended up finishing it in 5 hours. I think this is the type of book you’ll find yourself crying over, but for me, I’m just happy the characters got the ending that was right for them.
I’m so glad this was my first read of the year, but I’m not sure how any book is going to compare.
If you like Tess’s other work, then definitely read this! There is a different vibe to The Girls I’ve Been, but 6 Times still has genius woven into each line. Such fantastic sexuality rep (both MCs are bisexual) and mental health rep.
Please check tws before reading!
Graphic: Terminal illness, Mental illness, Injury/Injury detail, Medical trauma, Sexual harassment, Toxic relationship, Chronic illness, Medical content, Sexual assault, and Cancer
Moderate: Self harm, Death of parent, Emotional abuse, and Alcohol
Minor: Bullying
greenbeggsandham's review
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
This book was absolutely incredible. Tess Sharpe does an amazing job of weaving these two girls stories together and giving us every reason to root for them ans care about them. I was nearly brought to tears multiple times (and I say that as a compliment). 6 TIMES WE ALMOST KISSED (AND ONE TIME WE DID) is a powerful story of grief and finding love - and yourself - in the wake of loss. It broke my heart and healed it at the same time. I can't express enough how much I loved it. It's already my favorite 2023 release.
Please check the content warnings before reading!!
Graphic: Mental illness, Grief, Death, Death of parent, and Emotional abuse
Moderate: Medical content and Medical trauma
theoceanrose's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Grief and Death of parent
Moderate: Medical content, Injury/Injury detail, Medical trauma, and Mental illness
Minor: Infidelity