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jil_m's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
I was critical at the start but the story took all my doubts away.
Short summary
The city of nice apartments, adorable people at the elevator and hot pilots. Very hot pilots. Very kind, warm pilots across the hallway. if you'd ask Tate how San Fransisco is, this is probably the answer she will give you. Tate is a learning nurse but working and studying isn't her main priority anymore. After moving in her brother's (Corbin) apartment, she found out that love is not always the way it is portrait in movies. Miles, the friendly, mysterious neighbor and simultaneously the Corbin's best friend. He had a past which he cannot move on from, however, Tate might be able to make this a lot easier. After all, it is easier to fly than to fall in love.
My thoughts (no detailed spoilers)
Colleen definitely know something about writing. Her use of perspectives and time jumping was quite intriguing, it made you even more excited about the character's story. And oh my lord, the way this romance is written was absolutely amazing. Hearts were broken, mend, shattered and melt together. Though I must say, I missed quite the adventure there wasn't much going on beside Tate and Miles. Which, in this plot, might fit better than others but there certainly was a lack of side plots, however, that might just be my opinion. Same with the ending of the book. I guess it could've been a bit more detailed and slower-paced. Especially since I have acknowledged how Colleen is capable of doing a great job at detailed and precise writing.
therefore, a 4,5 and not a 5 stars read.
Graphic: Child death, Sexual content, Medical content, Grief, Car accident, and Pregnancy
Moderate: Alcoholism, Child death, Cursing, Death, Vomit, Death of parent, and Alcohol
Minor: Cancer, Mental illness, Physical abuse, and Blood
lish_e's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
I wanted to read some romance, but I’m unsure about this story. Miles gave me some red flags and the chemistry between him and Tate felt weird at times. Also, I didn’t understand why this whole “stepsister” thing needed to happen.
But I liked the writing style and the kind of storytelling that was happening with the chapters and different povs.
Despite all those things, it was still an enjoyable read and my first read of a Colleen Hoover book.
Graphic: Child death, Sexual content, Car accident, and Pregnancy
Moderate: Medical content
Minor: Cancer, Death of parent, and Sexual harassment
emily_123's review against another edition
- 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
Graphic: Child death and Car accident
Minor: Cancer and Death of parent
dropshift5568's review against another edition
- 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
Graphic: Child death, Emotional abuse, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Grief, and Car accident
Moderate: Cancer and Death of parent
Minor: Medical content and Pregnancy
roeschcj1's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Graphic: Death and Sexual content
Moderate: Car accident
Minor: Cancer
mllewellyn's review against another edition
- 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
4.5
Graphic: Child death, Death, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Medical content, Grief, Medical trauma, Car accident, Pregnancy, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Alcoholism, Cancer, Incest, Panic attacks/disorders, and Alcohol
baiileywiilson's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
1.0
This was my first Hoover novel and I’m hoping I like the other books more as I found this to be another overhyped book I discovered on TikTok.
She has an easy writing style, but it wasn’t as sophisticated as I was expecting it to be.
During the sex scenes (which were almost too graphic), I felt that Hoover wrote those first then made a plot around them.
Mostly stayed with it to find out what happened with Miles and Rachel.
While I can see why this book is popular, there were a few things included that I’m not into. Pregnancy (teenage/unexpected pregnancy), step siblings being together.
We didn’t learn much about Tait apart from what she studied, what her job was and who her family was. She didn’t seem like a driven strong character. Everything was centred around Miles. Wasn’t able to think of her as a loveable character.
I also thought Miles was able to overcome his past way too quickly. Felt a bit rushed at the end. But his conversation with Rachel was very touching and easily one of the best parts in the book.
I did enjoy that Hoover was able to capture all the thoughts of a first love when you are a teenager through Miles’ POV.
Graphic: Incest
Minor: Cancer, Child death, Death, Grief, and Death of parent
breereadsalot_'s review against another edition
- 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
5.0
Graphic: Child death, Death, Sexual content, Car accident, and Pregnancy
Moderate: Cancer, Cursing, Death of parent, and Alcohol
noveltay's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
I do wish that he would have just had an open floor conversation about his past instead of ignoring it, but I understand how trauma controls you & not the other way around. That being said- I SOBBED when you found out his trauma.
I don’t want to write too much more in my review, but I read this in under 5 hours one sitting. It was good, it was sad, it was tense, it was UGLY LOVE.
Graphic: Cancer, Sexual content, Death of parent, and Pregnancy
everythingordinary's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
1.25
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Toxic relationship, and Gaslighting
Moderate: Child death, Cursing, Misogyny, Sexism, Grief, and Car accident
Minor: Addiction, Cancer, Infidelity, Suicidal thoughts, Terminal illness, Medical content, Death of parent, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail