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cherryblossomreads's review against another edition
emotional
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Elsker at det er en historie om at finde andre glæder i livet - en ny lykke - når det man troede var sin for evigt glæde tages fra en.
Har det svært med Sals "en queer-dreng som mig" kommentar... Der er ikke rigtig andre tegn på, at han er queer og jeg kan ikke finde ud af, om det er dårlig repræsentation, svag rep. eller om det er så subtle, jeg er gået glip af repræsentationer 🙈
Har det svært med Sals "en queer-dreng som mig" kommentar... Der er ikke rigtig andre tegn på, at han er queer og jeg kan ikke finde ud af, om det er dårlig repræsentation, svag rep. eller om det er så subtle, jeg er gået glip af repræsentationer 🙈
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
a_ab's review against another edition
emotional
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.25
2.5* at most. Tried a new to me author with a very mixed result. I liked the writing style for the most part and some characterizations seemed realistic and even raw, but all those positives were brutally hampered by the fact that the whole book is based on ridiculous insta-lust. Which translated into way too many gratuitous sex scenes, some of which were contextually inappropriate. (The author seems to think that orgasms are a miracle cure for all migraines(!!!) - special miracle migraines, maybe.)
Therefore, even my usual technique of just skipping the sex scenes didn't work in this book - it was like walking in a mine field: the most unsexy, sex-irrelevant situations got interrupted by explicit sex thoughts or ended up being inappropriate setups for a sex scene. Eww.
The sex also got in the way of the relationship between the characters. Too much lust clouds both judgement and motivation, so it was difficult to gauge how reliable the first person narrators were when we got to see their thoughts about each other. But at least there were relationship building moments outside of sex - enough of them to be the saving grace of the book and the reason why I finished it despite its mine field qualities.
In conclusion:
Can this author write? Yes.
Can she write something I would really enjoy reading? Doubtful, but perhaps detailed reviews can help me figure it out in the future.
Therefore, even my usual technique of just skipping the sex scenes didn't work in this book - it was like walking in a mine field: the most unsexy, sex-irrelevant situations got interrupted by explicit sex thoughts or ended up being inappropriate setups for a sex scene. Eww.
The sex also got in the way of the relationship between the characters. Too much lust clouds both judgement and motivation, so it was difficult to gauge how reliable the first person narrators were when we got to see their thoughts about each other. But at least there were relationship building moments outside of sex - enough of them to be the saving grace of the book and the reason why I finished it despite its mine field qualities.
In conclusion:
Can this author write? Yes.
Can she write something I would really enjoy reading? Doubtful, but perhaps detailed reviews can help me figure it out in the future.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Misogyny, Injury/Injury detail, and Sexual content
Moderate: Child abuse, Physical abuse, and Sexual harassment
chelseabee17's review against another edition
emotional
funny
reflective
fast-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
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
hazelgirl21's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
reflective
fast-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
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Grief
Minor: Death of parent, Car accident, Infidelity, Child abuse, and Domestic abuse
ecravens's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
slow-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
2.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Injury/Injury detail, Toxic relationship, Grief, Car accident, Cursing, and Sexual content
dkgreads's review
emotional
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
Kristen Callihan sure does know how to write real, emotional, character driven stories and I am HERE FOR IT. Gosh, I loved Lucian and Emma so much!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Minor: Infidelity, Injury/Injury detail, and Medical content
drealovesbooks's review against another edition
emotional
lighthearted
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
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Infidelity
livelyghost's review against another edition
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
An easy breezy read that I devoured in a day. It was fun getting to know the main characters (if you like Keely and Roy Kent in Ted Lasso you’ll love these two) and the fun secondary characters that appeal. The first half is all anticipation and delicious sounding food with some light character development. Super fun and light!
Content Warnings
Minor: Domestic abuse, Sexual content, Grief, and Injury/Injury detail
ylime620's review against another edition
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content and Cursing
Moderate: Chronic illness
Minor: Domestic abuse
lexa's review
emotional
relaxing
medium-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
3.5
I liked the story line but something fell a bit flat for me. Repetition of certain words or phrases (I’m looking at you “in deference to”) pulled me out of the moment. But overall a sweet (haha) story of rebuilding, finding and loving yourself, feat a sunshine actress and a grumpy ex hockey player. And lots of baking.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Chronic illness and Sexual content
Minor: Homophobia, Infidelity, Car accident, and Child abuse