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Six Times We Almost Kissed (And One Time We Did) by Tess Sharpe
27 reviews
someplace_i_go's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Blood, Emotional abuse, Death of parent, Grief, and Medical content
Moderate: Cancer, Chronic illness, Abandonment, and Panic attacks/disorders
whosfernn's review
- 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
danicampbell0506'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
4.0
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Grief, Mental illness, Death of parent, Gaslighting, and Toxic relationship
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
jodierose14's review
- 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
livvlikesbooks's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
But I loved it.
There were some details that once I read I forgot about. I don’t remember reading that they were on school holidays or vacation or whatever but half way through I thought, huh? Shouldn’t they be in school. But I’m the next few chapters it was clarified, that isn’t anything to do with the book not being set right, that’s just my stupidity.
The metaphor of people making their own coping mechanisms as a toolbox is fun and makes a lot of sense and I like that it wasn’t just mentioned once.
Graphic: Death of parent
Moderate: Medical trauma, Injury/Injury detail, Panic attacks/disorders, and Emotional abuse
Minor: Toxic relationship
the_b00kreader's review
- 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
refrejarator's review
- 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
Graphic: Death, Panic attacks/disorders, Death of parent, Grief, Suicidal thoughts, Abandonment, Blood, Medical content, and Mental illness
Minor: Alcohol, Chronic illness, Car accident, Emotional abuse, Toxic relationship, Infidelity, and Rape
princessrory'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
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
- 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