Reviews tagging 'Infidelity'

The Switch by Beth O'Leary

98 reviews

hullomoon's review against another edition

4.5

This is genuinely a nice little read. I really appreciated the intergenerational friendships and strengthening of familial bonds. I know this is supposed to be geared more as romance, and there is romance, but ultimately the romance was secondary for me because I loved seeing the friendships more.

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Cancer, Infidelity, Death, and Grief

amandalorianxo's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted reflective relaxing 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? Yes

4.25

My heart 💔❤️‍🩹🥺🥹 Both the Cotton women were fine in their own respective stories but when you put Eileen, Marian and Leena together- I had tears flowing from my eyes. I will admit, I loved Eileen’s storyline more but overall the humor was sprinkled throughout in the best way. This is a story that encompasses more than just a simple switch. It’s about a family doing their best to mend themselves after a tragedy & the strength it takes to admit you need help & allow yourself to grieve. 

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Content Warnings

Minor: Infidelity and Death

bookgurlie's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted 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? No

3.5

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Pregnancy, Death, and Infidelity

Minor: Alcohol

cassienolan's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted 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? It's complicated

4.25

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Cancer, Infidelity, Terminal illness, and Toxic relationship

lenaricharz's review against another edition

emotional hopeful reflective 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? No

3.5

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Death, Mental illness, Cancer, and Child death

Minor: Toxic relationship and Infidelity

sarasbooklife's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful lighthearted 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? It's complicated

4.5

I did not expect to enjoy this book as much as I did. I fell in love with, rooted for and will absolutely miss Elaine Cotton. The 79 year old adventurer reminded me of my Grandma and this delightful book was funny, hopeful, a bit sad at times but more than anything, compellingly bingeable. 

The audio narration was beautifully done and added a lot to my enjoyment of this book. Unexpectedly a favorite of non-fantasy books I've read this year so far. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Death and Infidelity

ruthhelizabeth's review against another edition

funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Domestic abuse, Cancer, Death, Mental illness, Pregnancy, and Terminal illness

Moderate: Infidelity and Xenophobia

Minor: Sexual content and Alcohol

There is a character who is explicitly xenophobic and this is never really tackled- it is presented like a quirk of their character rather than ever been explicitly challenged.

ramreadsagain's review against another edition

lighthearted medium-paced

• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No

2.0

I had high hopes after loving The Flatshare last year, but unfortunately this one did not live up to my expectations. 

Truth be told it was just really boring! Not a great deal happens, it was super predictable and the characters were pretty unlikeable or just one dimensional stereotypes. My favourite part was the

Leena-Jackson

romance so I truly think O’Leary should stick to pure romance as that does seem to be what she’s best at. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Cancer and Death

Minor: Domestic abuse and Infidelity

theonlybaillie's review against another edition

emotional inspiring lighthearted 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

4.25

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Grief, Pregnancy, Infidelity, Death, Mental illness, Toxic relationship, and Domestic abuse

Minor: Alcohol, Emotional abuse, Lesbophobia, Physical abuse, Sexual content, and Terminal illness

alexiconic's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.75

A lovely, really well-paced romance that pulls off a convincing enemies to lovers trope without toxicity, includes love at all ages, and has a lovable and rich cast of characters.  It also depicts a broken family following tragedy, including how several family members struggle to heal from it. In the end, it’s a heartwarming read. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Mental illness, Medical content, Chronic illness, Medical trauma, Infidelity, Gaslighting, Emotional abuse, Cancer, Toxic relationship, and Panic attacks/disorders