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imthatstephanie's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
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? It's complicated
5.0
I LOVED this book so much! Oliver and Emery had me feeling all of my feelings just ALL over the place.
Woof. There is a lot to unpack in this story. Grief and loss, generational and family trauma, sexual assault, child abuse, mental health issues, etc. Oliver and Emery are separately struggling with the circumstances in their lives, and as fate (and romance) has it, their paths converge in this beautiful story about learning to listen to and support one another through different struggles. Emery has so much grace and patience, and Oliver needs someone to help him find the light inside himself. Emery needs to feel like she has someone on her side, and Oliver discovers he wants to be that someone. In the process, these two become friends (and more). The way they grow to love and support one another made my heart swell.
There were several times I cried during this book. For as many times as we are given examples of beautiful lasting love, we are shown hate and hurt, and man...I just needed this to all work out. As someone who has a never-ending list of favorite songs, I appreciated the way music played into the storyline. This is a book I will happily recommend!
Happy Reading!
Woof. There is a lot to unpack in this story. Grief and loss, generational and family trauma, sexual assault, child abuse, mental health issues, etc. Oliver and Emery are separately struggling with the circumstances in their lives, and as fate (and romance) has it, their paths converge in this beautiful story about learning to listen to and support one another through different struggles. Emery has so much grace and patience, and Oliver needs someone to help him find the light inside himself. Emery needs to feel like she has someone on her side, and Oliver discovers he wants to be that someone. In the process, these two become friends (and more). The way they grow to love and support one another made my heart swell.
There were several times I cried during this book. For as many times as we are given examples of beautiful lasting love, we are shown hate and hurt, and man...I just needed this to all work out. As someone who has a never-ending list of favorite songs, I appreciated the way music played into the storyline. This is a book I will happily recommend!
Happy Reading!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Abandonment, Grief, and Mental illness
Moderate: Bullying and Child abuse
Minor: Sexual assault and Rape
readformehaikuforyou's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
sad
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
3.5
When it rains, it pours, but the rain always stops, and the sun comes out again.
⭐⭐⭐💫/5
📖 I read the ebook.
🧠Thoughts?
I really enjoyed the premise of this book as well getting to know the characters and felt like their growth through the story was genuine. The main relationship was sweet and healthy but the spice was a little surprising. It didn't feel like there was any build up to the two open door scenes so they felt a little odd and out of place. The story was gripping though and I couldn't put it down once I got into the last half.
⚠️ Substance abuse, depression, suicidal thoughts, death of a loved one, rape mentioned, verbal abuse
🫖☕Could be your cup of tea if you like…
• Rockstar Romance
• single mom
• dual POV
• breaking toxic family loops
• therapy rep
• 🌶️🌶️🌶️
⭐⭐⭐💫/5
📖 I read the ebook.
🧠Thoughts?
I really enjoyed the premise of this book as well getting to know the characters and felt like their growth through the story was genuine. The main relationship was sweet and healthy but the spice was a little surprising. It didn't feel like there was any build up to the two open door scenes so they felt a little odd and out of place. The story was gripping though and I couldn't put it down once I got into the last half.
⚠️ Substance abuse, depression, suicidal thoughts, death of a loved one, rape mentioned, verbal abuse
🫖☕Could be your cup of tea if you like…
• Rockstar Romance
• single mom
• dual POV
• breaking toxic family loops
• therapy rep
• 🌶️🌶️🌶️
Content Warnings
Moderate: Alcoholism and Emotional abuse
Minor: Rape
kileymurray's review against another edition
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Rape, Domestic abuse, and Emotional abuse
mermaidmomma's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
reflective
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? It's complicated
3.0
There was so much depth to this story and I was so invested in the way the relationship evolved. I loved the depictions of depress and trauma recovery.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Rape, Violence, Emotional abuse, and Domestic abuse
gurbirparmar's review against another edition
challenging
dark
funny
hopeful
inspiring
sad
fast-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
Content Warnings
Graphic: Mental illness and Misogyny
Moderate: Alcoholism, Death, Rape, Emotional abuse, and Toxic relationship
Minor: Car accident
cait's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
reflective
sad
tense
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
4.0
Content Warnings
Minor: Addiction, Bullying, Car accident, Grief, Alcoholism, Toxic relationship, Abandonment, Alcohol, Cursing, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Death, Child abuse, Gaslighting, Infidelity, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Rape, Religious bigotry, Sexual assault, and Sexual content
queenmudds's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
sad
fast-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
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Rape, Abortion, and Death
fatkidatheartreads's review against another edition
emotional
4.0
No shut up I'm so emotional 😭😭😭😭. Every single scene right after Oliver's solo performance had me fighting tears. And the wedding scene with Oliver's dad 🥺🥺.. the epilogue from both their POVs😭😭..and Reese and Emery...I am crying again. This was beautiful!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Child abuse, and Rape
ellaticonstellation's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
sad
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? It's complicated
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Car accident, Gaslighting, Mental illness, Rape, Cursing, Death, Self harm, Sexual assault, Suicidal thoughts, Vomit, Abandonment, Violence, Toxic relationship, Alcohol, Bullying, Domestic abuse, and Sexual harassment
nyi_ju's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.75
Content Warnings
Moderate: Mental illness, Death, and Emotional abuse
Minor: Rape