Reviews

6 Times We Almost Kissed (And One Time We Did) by Tess Sharpe

hannahluna's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful fast-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

4.0

cornelia_05's review against another edition

emotional hopeful lighthearted relaxing medium-paced

5.0

lilyog_13's review against another edition

dark emotional hopeful 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

3.5

I started this thinking it would be a cutesy and easy read…
While some parts are really sweet, it’s overall a quite dark book with complicated relationships. It’s good if you’re a big fan of “will-they-won’t-they” couples, as well as lots of romance tropes. While I did enjoy this book and can see why avid romance readers would love it, it just wasn’t totally for me and that’s ok.

problamoodic's review

medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.0

Finished the book bc I love the trope but I hated the writing. Idk if it’s just the e copy I got but (there were way too many parentheses). Also, it felt like the characters were sets of traits and quirks rather than people with personalities. Didn’t feel a lot of chemistry between the main characters. Didn’t get the point of Megan and Remington - imo they were only there as quick fixes or to move the plot forward. And naming a side character Remington is super distracting - is this set in modern day northern cali or regency era england 🧐?

mfernandes's review

dark emotional hopeful reflective sad tense 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? It's complicated

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Abandonment, Death of parent, and Death

Minor: Suicidal thoughts

somelesbianwriter's review against another edition

5.0

This book was gorgeously written, filled with queer angst, love and tenderness. The bond between Penny and Tate was beautifully convincing, tangling the bond that comes with shared trauma together with the unbreakable connection between two people who have always been there for each other, no matter what.

Despite having little in common with The Girls I've Been, the beauty of the central relationships and the visceral feeling of the tragic events that ties them together is the same.

Would definitely recommend to fans of slow-burn fanfiction, queer situationships and angst with a happy ending.

julievireadsalot's review

emotional funny sad medium-paced

• 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

lahziesmann's review against another edition

adventurous challenging emotional reflective medium-paced

• 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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Mental illness, Emotional abuse, Grief, Injury/Injury detail, and Death of parent

emily2348's review against another edition

4.0

made me cry multiple times. the quote, “Loving her isn’t new. It’s a permanent state i’ve grown used to. But being loved by her? It’s like touching water for the first time.”, might be one of my favourites ever.

ann_is_reading1's review

adventurous challenging dark emotional reflective sad 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

4.0