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unagi_'s review against another edition
3.0
3.5 (i think its probably 3 but i love Quan, he deserves an extra half a star)
the ending was weak esp for Quan (who was the MVP of the book, and all three of the books lets be honest). if you have dual POV, it feels a bit weird to end the book only giving a meaningful conclusion to one of the characters and for the other to have like half a page to say - everything worked out, dont worry!
the time skips felt lazy. As if the author didnt have time or space to actually end the story well so a skip of a month/year/two or four happens and the author tells us (doesnt show) that things are fine but who cares why and how we got there.
I liked the romance portion of the book until approx. 70% in, where Quan became a side character and considering how he also had difficulties of his own, which we did not explore nowhere near enough, it felt shallow. we didnt get to see how he progressed, how he overcame the issues he was facing, and how Anna was there for him. it was very one-sided relationship all along but you could feel it esp towards the end. we were just told he was fine.
idk i wanted to love this esp since i have the IC editions, which i love so much, and Quan is literally amazing, but the focus on Anna, who I liked at the beginning and became increasingly frustrated by, just made the book feel like it should have been single POV and even then, the ending was rushed and more of a 'tell' then 'show'
the ending was weak esp for Quan (who was the MVP of the book, and all three of the books lets be honest). if you have dual POV, it feels a bit weird to end the book only giving a meaningful conclusion to one of the characters and for the other to have like half a page to say - everything worked out, dont worry!
the time skips felt lazy. As if the author didnt have time or space to actually end the story well so a skip of a month/year/two or four happens and the author tells us (doesnt show) that things are fine but who cares why and how we got there.
I liked the romance portion of the book until approx. 70% in, where Quan became a side character and considering how he also had difficulties of his own, which we did not explore nowhere near enough, it felt shallow. we didnt get to see how he progressed, how he overcame the issues he was facing, and how Anna was there for him. it was very one-sided relationship all along but you could feel it esp towards the end. we were just told he was fine.
idk i wanted to love this esp since i have the IC editions, which i love so much, and Quan is literally amazing, but the focus on Anna, who I liked at the beginning and became increasingly frustrated by, just made the book feel like it should have been single POV and even then, the ending was rushed and more of a 'tell' then 'show'
absofsteel77's review
challenging
hopeful
reflective
sad
tense
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
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Terminal illness
Moderate: Ableism, Death of parent, and Grief
Minor: Vomit and Suicidal thoughts
cperkins37's review
4.0
this had a cute romance, but also handled mental health issues very well
also quan is literally is so well written and has the sweetest personality
also quan is literally is so well written and has the sweetest personality
benjaminblack's review
emotional
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
angelika0105's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
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
nophun's review
adventurous
emotional
inspiring
reflective
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
skbat's review
emotional
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: Death of parent, Terminal illness, Ableism, Sexual content, Mental illness, and Toxic relationship
Moderate: Cancer, Suicidal thoughts, Sexual harassment, Grief, Misogyny, Panic attacks/disorders, Gaslighting, and Body horror
Minor: Car accident, Vomit, and Infertility
heyokah's review
emotional
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
kirstyymac's review against another edition
lighthearted
relaxing
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
marieintheraw's review
4.0
Great addition to this series that shows that even broken people deserve HEA.