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ilsemanouk's review against another edition
emotional
funny
informative
inspiring
slow-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? It's complicated
4.0
hollipops's review against another edition
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? No
4.0
dhasenkampf's review against another edition
4.0
This was really fun to read. I loved the notes between the two characters and their interactions. The only thing that took me out of the story was the occasional soapbox lecture that felt too much like an author insertion. But this was a cute, fun read.
laura_mcgovern's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
reflective
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? Yes
5.0
wsm's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
reflective
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? Yes
2.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Emotional abuse
Moderate: Stalking
Minor: Terminal illness
creolelitbelle's review against another edition
emotional
funny
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
I do not normally read romance and can admit to probably enjoying this more as a rom-com movie. In the beginning, Leon felt very one-dimensional and like he was just moving through the motions in his own life. That happens to people, but I nearly quit the audiobook from boredom through his chapters. His brother is more interesting from jail. Tiffy has a chorus of people surrounding her, passions in life, and depth of her character that contribute to real plot points. Leon and Tiffy each grow greatly as people through either self-awareness or being more active in their own lives. Both narrators do a good job of putting emotions into their characters. A textbook toxic gaslighting relationship is in the book, but overcoming abuse is done respectfully without being patronizing. The expected 3-act romance formula happens, and I did not care for how the break-up act played out.
I loved how the phone calls throughout the book really sounded more electronic and distant as if the listener was actually hearing it through a phone and not just more regular audio. The difference in audio styles of the phone calls is a nuance and attention to detail I do not typically hear in audiobooks.
I loved how the phone calls throughout the book really sounded more electronic and distant as if the listener was actually hearing it through a phone and not just more regular audio. The difference in audio styles of the phone calls is a nuance and attention to detail I do not typically hear in audiobooks.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Toxic relationship, Stalking, Emotional abuse, and Gaslighting
Moderate: Sexual content, Alcohol, and Medical content
sophiehannahh's review against another edition
1.0
my gosh. the only reason i didn’t DNF was because i was determined to finish it for my challenge.
didn’t like this at all.
didn’t like this at all.
weaverh's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
fieldnotes's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
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
maimona's review against another edition
5.0
I loved this book!
It had the perfect balance of emotions and a wholesome story.
I cried and laughed.
The characters are so well-designed, they have a soul. they act as they should, they don't have these built walls that we all want to believe we have, no, they follow their own heart.
when I picked it up I had no idea what the story was about, was surprised about the ex issue it was deeper than I thought. This part was educational too, you can be surprised how many things we could accept and think nothing of until they become a real toxic issue.
We are human beings and sometimes we tend to disregard things, thinking we are being paranoid.
Highly recommended.
It had the perfect balance of emotions and a wholesome story.
I cried and laughed.
The characters are so well-designed, they have a soul. they act as they should, they don't have these built walls that we all want to believe we have, no, they follow their own heart.
when I picked it up I had no idea what the story was about, was surprised about the ex issue it was deeper than I thought. This part was educational too, you can be surprised how many things we could accept and think nothing of until they become a real toxic issue.
We are human beings and sometimes we tend to disregard things, thinking we are being paranoid.
Highly recommended.