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literarypenguin's review against another edition
emotional
funny
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? Yes
5.0
The Brown Sisters trilogy has been a trilogy that was on my list of book series to read for a while now. I finally got too a point where I can read the first book in this series and I absolutely adored it! I knew that I heard good things about this book but I never imagined that it would be this good! I will for sure be re reading this book possibly next year when I read all three of Talia's books in the same month!
The major thing I adored about this book and that felt so different about this romance then so many others was the main character. The main character is Chloe, a young woman who lives with a condition called Fibromyalgia. A condition that causes chronic pain, fatigue, and trouble sleeping. This condition is rarely talked about let alone written about so to have a main character live with this condition and show the struggles of it is so refreshing to see. Yet Chloe doesn't let this condition stop her from living an independent life which is such an admirable thing! This book also doesn't make a huge deal about Chloe's condition just showing it as a part of her life and showing her managing it her own way. A way that works for her. Chloe is a great character showing that she is organized, has a smart sense of humor, and can be a little closed off to people. Her faults are showcased just as much as her good parts, like her closed off type of personality and her rigidness to sticking to a certain system rather then stray away from it.
The romantic hero in this story is Redford Morgan, a red headed, kind, and caring man who will help anybody in need and give that person his shirt off his back if he has to. I never thought a romantic hero could be so sweet and amazing, his understanding for Chloe's condition and how he accommodates for it is something I wish all romantic partners could have! Not only is his personality shining but he has looks to match! He is written as being gorgeous and very attractive so Red has fit all the checkboxes for a perfect romantic male lead. Not only that but his romance with Chloe is so sweet and they both fit together so well! Red's kindness complements Chloe's stand offish nature very well! Red is also an artist with some trauma that he learns to deal with the more we read into the book. Both of them start to become better for themselves and for their partners sake, they both make each other better people and support each other through all of it! I loved seeing a realistic romance like this!
I highly recommend this book and am so happy that this book opened me up to a well written and realistic portrayal of romance! I can't wait to re read this book and read the other two books in this series, I look forward to seeing what Talia has in store for me next!
The major thing I adored about this book and that felt so different about this romance then so many others was the main character. The main character is Chloe, a young woman who lives with a condition called Fibromyalgia. A condition that causes chronic pain, fatigue, and trouble sleeping. This condition is rarely talked about let alone written about so to have a main character live with this condition and show the struggles of it is so refreshing to see. Yet Chloe doesn't let this condition stop her from living an independent life which is such an admirable thing! This book also doesn't make a huge deal about Chloe's condition just showing it as a part of her life and showing her managing it her own way. A way that works for her. Chloe is a great character showing that she is organized, has a smart sense of humor, and can be a little closed off to people. Her faults are showcased just as much as her good parts, like her closed off type of personality and her rigidness to sticking to a certain system rather then stray away from it.
The romantic hero in this story is Redford Morgan, a red headed, kind, and caring man who will help anybody in need and give that person his shirt off his back if he has to. I never thought a romantic hero could be so sweet and amazing, his understanding for Chloe's condition and how he accommodates for it is something I wish all romantic partners could have! Not only is his personality shining but he has looks to match! He is written as being gorgeous and very attractive so Red has fit all the checkboxes for a perfect romantic male lead. Not only that but his romance with Chloe is so sweet and they both fit together so well! Red's kindness complements Chloe's stand offish nature very well! Red is also an artist with some trauma that he learns to deal with the more we read into the book. Both of them start to become better for themselves and for their partners sake, they both make each other better people and support each other through all of it! I loved seeing a realistic romance like this!
I highly recommend this book and am so happy that this book opened me up to a well written and realistic portrayal of romance! I can't wait to re read this book and read the other two books in this series, I look forward to seeing what Talia has in store for me next!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Chronic illness, Sexual content, and Emotional abuse
Moderate: Domestic abuse and Toxic relationship
Minor: Physical abuse
tjminus's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
I think this book was super cute and was a very easy, fluffy read.
I really liked the chronic illness rep and the more subtle plus-size rep.
The plot did seem to really drive the book especially in the first half. Readers were sort of coerced into accepting that two main characters who a chapter pervious couldn't stand each other, now couldn't get enough of each other. It was a little hard to believe even for a romance. I wish Hibbert would have taken a little time to build up the romance instead of just "letting" it happen.
I am excited to see what happens in the next two books!
I really liked the chronic illness rep and the more subtle plus-size rep.
The plot did seem to really drive the book especially in the first half. Readers were sort of coerced into accepting that two main characters who a chapter pervious couldn't stand each other, now couldn't get enough of each other. It was a little hard to believe even for a romance. I wish Hibbert would have taken a little time to build up the romance instead of just "letting" it happen.
I am excited to see what happens in the next two books!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Chronic illness and Sexual content
Moderate: Alcohol, Emotional abuse, and Physical abuse
hello_lovely13's review against another edition
emotional
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? Yes
3.5
I liked this a little bit better than the second book in a general sense, but I thought that the third act break-up was better executed in Dani.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content, Chronic illness, and Emotional abuse
Moderate: Domestic abuse and Toxic relationship
Minor: Physical abuse
anjasshelf'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? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cursing, Abandonment, Medical content, Mental illness, Chronic illness, Ableism, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual content, and Domestic abuse
Moderate: Alcohol, Physical abuse, and Emotional abuse
artemisg's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
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
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Chronic illness
Minor: Emotional abuse and Physical abuse
caroltb's review against another edition
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
3.5
It was a fun and cute romance, but I didn’t fall in love with the characters, you know? I liked them, but I won’t be squealing and giggling thinking about them next week. So that’s a 3.5, moderately above average good and enjoyable.
The conflict near the end was taken straight out of the romance textbook, it could be seen coming from 10 miles away. It was plausible though, and I liked that we did not have to spend too much time on it since the author opted for resolving it quickly rather than dragging it out, but I can see why some people bring up that super smooth resolution in their critiques of the book.
The conflict near the end was taken straight out of the romance textbook, it could be seen coming from 10 miles away. It was plausible though, and I liked that we did not have to spend too much time on it since the author opted for resolving it quickly rather than dragging it out, but I can see why some people bring up that super smooth resolution in their critiques of the book.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Emotional abuse
Minor: Physical abuse
bree_h_reads's review against another edition
emotional
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? Yes
5.0
I wasn’t sure what to expect from this book. I had heard good things, but I’m only just now getting into the romance genre so I wasn’t sure what to expect.
I was absolutely blown away. While I wish the romance had more build up or implied time knowing each other, it didn’t take me out of the story overall. I found the narration hilarious and the narrator really brought it home.
While the 3rd act conflict wasn’t the best I’ve ever read and was a bit abrupt, it mostly made sense for the characters. Overall it didn’t take too much from my enjoyment of the book.
Also the spice was great, best I’ve read in ages.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Chronic illness, Sexual content, Medical content, Panic attacks/disorders, Car accident, and Toxic relationship
Moderate: Drug use
Minor: Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, and Domestic abuse
zadsavage's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Chronic illness, Cursing, and Sexual content
Minor: Bullying, Car accident, Grief, Abandonment, Classism, Death, Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, Domestic abuse, and Physical abuse
tragedies'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? Yes
5.0
Reading this felt like watching my favorite romcom film. It's sweet, funny, and incredibly heartwarming. There's so much emotional pining that you just want to pull the characters together and make them kiss as if they were dolls, a lot of hilarious scenes that you can't help but laugh at (I lost it when Chloe tried to save that damn cat; I legitimately couldn't stop cackling, my mom thought I was going crazy), and a ton of achingly vulnerable moments that just make you want to wrap the characters in a warm, cozy blanket and protect them from this cold, cruel world. Though I finished the book a while back, it still lives in my mind rent free, and needless to say, I will not shut up about it for the foreseeable future.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Physical abuse, Mental illness, Abandonment, Ableism, Emotional abuse, and Chronic illness
meghanm404's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
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
3.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Minor: Classism, Injury/Injury detail, Toxic relationship, Physical abuse, Emotional abuse, and Domestic abuse