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georginamay22's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
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? Yes
4.0
At first I groaned that this just seemed like fan fiction between a singer and a fan and then it became that and so much more. There is no denying that it's the very thing everyone wants to happen with their favourite celebrity but it goes so much deeper. I loved the character development and cheesy cliqued expressions of love between them. The sex scenes were a little too upfront for me though and felt tacky.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Rape
muftiat's review against another edition
emotional
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
3.75
Pretty decent book and story. I mostly struggled with Emery and Oliver's actually love and romance. I loved their individual stories and growth but didn't really feel much connection to them falling in love. It felt as though the chemistry was lacking for me.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Emotional abuse
Minor: Rape
_avadear_'s review against another edition
emotional
inspiring
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75
This story follows Emery and Oliver as they navigate financial hardship and grief. This story is very fast paced and character driven. It is a cute and quick read, but there are two moments mentioned that I felt would be major plot points to never be brought up again.
Specifically a 5 year flashback to where Emery and her sister Sammie meet Alex and Oliver. It doesn’t say their names explicitly, but they throw out baby names to the pregnant sister as Reese is Alex’s middle name and Emery’s daughter is named Reese. And it’s never once talked about. Ever. They even took a photo together and in the end Emery says she wishes she could have met Alex, when she obviously did?
Content Warnings
Moderate: Alcoholism, Death, and Emotional abuse
Minor: Rape, Sexual assault, and Abortion
justpieisfine's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
hopeful
sad
slow-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
This was so good. 🖤
Content Warnings
Graphic: Rape, Panic attacks/disorders, Toxic relationship, Emotional abuse, Eating disorder, Death, Car accident, and Abandonment
keytheelibrarian's review against another edition
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
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
Moderate: Rape
after_i_finish_this_chapter's review against another edition
emotional
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? It's complicated
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Car accident, Grief, Toxic relationship, Alcohol, Death, and Religious bigotry
Minor: Rape
dulcinea's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
reflective
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? Yes
4.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Abandonment, Emotional abuse, and Gaslighting
Moderate: Death, Sexual assault, Car accident, Sexual violence, Religious bigotry, and Rape
Minor: Grief, Pregnancy, and Infidelity
amy_sutt's review against another edition
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
relaxing
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? It's complicated
4.75
As someone who is very close to my sister, I feel a lot of things in stories when those relationships are front and center. I empathized so hard with Alex and can’t imagine the pain that would come from losing someone so close as a twin. Add in the pain and then healing in Oliver and then Emery and Sammie and you have a beautiful story. There were some really important and beautiful thoughts about mental health and about overcoming trauma in here as well. Sometimes we do, indeed, need to fall apart to fall back together stronger.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death and Rape
The sister and mother have experienced past rape. It is not discussed graphically but there is heavy victim shaming and unsealed trauma with both women.lightlessxo's review against another edition
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Emotional abuse and Death
Moderate: Rape
fantastacy's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
tense
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
Bring the tissues for this heartbreaker
Content Warnings
Moderate: Rape and Emotional abuse