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haleybilicki's review against another edition
4.0
The only reason I’m giving it 4 stars is to spite Rebecca. Every book I’ve read by her.. she’s just good at ripping my heart out, so no 5 stars for you.
christiegirl11's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
This book hurt my feelings.
As expected with a Rebecca Yarros book. I love the emotion that she's able to inject into her stories and make it feel like real life. I love the characters, I want the best for the characters, and I get upset when the characters struggle.
I really enjoyed the letters at the beginning of the chapters. It was nice to get that historical view of how Beckett and Ella got to know each other. The last 20% of the book ripped out my soul. Obviously, we spend much of the book worrying about Maisie and her health, watching Ella balance guilt for always focusing on Maisie and not enough on Colt, and watching Beckett struggle with keeping secrets and trying to support Ella. I knew when we got closer to the end and Maisie went into remission that there was too much book left. When they announced the 2nd grade hiking trip, I knew that Beckett was going to be called out to rescue likely Maisie and/or Colt. I foolishly told myself that it would be okay. Instead, Colt endured gruesome injuries and a horrible death. The only saving grade was that Beckett got to be there with him. It was awful and I hated every single second. I did love the epilogue though. I love a good "fast-forward" in a story.
Needless to say, I loved the book, but it hurt. I cried in my room at 2:00 AM trying to be quiet and worrying my dog.
As expected with a Rebecca Yarros book. I love the emotion that she's able to inject into her stories and make it feel like real life. I love the characters, I want the best for the characters, and I get upset when the characters struggle.
I really enjoyed the letters at the beginning of the chapters. It was nice to get that historical view of how Beckett and Ella got to know each other. The last 20% of the book ripped out my soul. Obviously, we spend much of the book worrying about Maisie and her health, watching Ella balance guilt for always focusing on Maisie and not enough on Colt, and watching Beckett struggle with keeping secrets and trying to support Ella. I knew when we got closer to the end
Needless to say, I loved the book, but it hurt. I cried in my room at 2:00 AM trying to be quiet and worrying my dog.
lynds_13's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Medical trauma and Death
Moderate: War
jani0617's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
sad
slow-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
5.0
This book absolutely destroyed me emotionally. It's not the first of Rebecca Yarros' books to do so. It was a beautifully written story about love, life, and death. 5 stars, just 5 stars. That's all I can say. 😭
hey_yall's review against another edition
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
5.0
cjcharding's review against another edition
4.0
2.75/5🌶️, MF, CR, military, single mom, tear jerker, standalone, Libby ebook, TW: on page childhood cancer, child death
Ok, this one is a difficult one to rate. This book is an emotional rollercoaster. Basically the story starts when, upon the death of his best friend, a special ops soldier and his dog go to take care of his best friend’s sister and her six year old twins, one of which has cancer. Then the story unfolds into a slow burn, I’ve always loved you and will always love story. The interactions between the MMC and the kids was very cute and heartwarming and his patience to win over the FMC was sweet. There was the usual “I’m not good enough because I’ve done things” and secret keeping “to spare the other person” which I’m never a fan of. There was a lot about the childhood cancer (so big TW there). My biggest issues with this book come in the last 10% - I was bawling like a baby. I even spoiled the ending and I was still crying and I never cry while reading. The last 10% of the book took my heart out and crushed it. It was hard. Especially because I am a parent of children similar in age to the children in the book. So, if you want to cry and have your heart stepped on while also reading a beautiful and gut wrenching love story - you may “enjoy” this one. But I will never be reading this book again, my heart cannot take it.
Ok, this one is a difficult one to rate. This book is an emotional rollercoaster. Basically the story starts when, upon the death of his best friend, a special ops soldier and his dog go to take care of his best friend’s sister and her six year old twins, one of which has cancer. Then the story unfolds into a slow burn, I’ve always loved you and will always love story. The interactions between the MMC and the kids was very cute and heartwarming and his patience to win over the FMC was sweet. There was the usual “I’m not good enough because I’ve done things” and secret keeping “to spare the other person” which I’m never a fan of. There was a lot about the childhood cancer (so big TW there). My biggest issues with this book come in the last 10% - I was bawling like a baby. I even spoiled the ending and I was still crying and I never cry while reading. The last 10% of the book took my heart out and crushed it. It was hard. Especially because I am a parent of children similar in age to the children in the book. So, if you want to cry and have your heart stepped on while also reading a beautiful and gut wrenching love story - you may “enjoy” this one. But I will never be reading this book again, my heart cannot take it.
robandsteph's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
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
5.0
Great read, very emotional and sometimes too sad. Enjoyed the characters and their stories.
gtam's review against another edition
emotional
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0