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calpal90's review against another edition
lighthearted
relaxing
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.25
Content Warnings
Moderate: Suicide
Minor: Rape
rachelranelli's review against another edition
emotional
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.25
Content Warnings
Minor: Suicide
bookswithange's review against another edition
dark
emotional
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
sad
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
4.0
Content Warnings
Minor: Suicide
annniina98's review against another edition
3.0
The beginnig (or 3/4) was annoying, because the characters were awful. Really just like "why are you friends?!". The non-white characters felt like a add on, just something to say that she can write POC characters without really doing it.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Alcoholism, Racism, Suicide, Bullying, Infidelity, Toxic relationship, and Toxic friendship
Minor: Sexual content, Vomit, Death of parent, and Pregnancy
bookishmillennial's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
reflective
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
disclaimer: I don’t really give starred reviews. I hope my reviews provide enough information to let you know if a book is for you or not. Find me here: https://linktr.ee/bookishmillennial
This was a tender holiday romance / general fiction & I finished the audiobook within a few hours. I enjoyed the narration a lot!
I appreciated the commentary on classism & the differences between lived experiences of those who grew up with “working-class” parents and those who grew up in immense wealth and privilege. Though this story deals with some heavy content, I related to the messaging of choosing a life filled with genuine care, purpose, and joy.
This is probably my favorite JB novel!
This was a tender holiday romance / general fiction & I finished the audiobook within a few hours. I enjoyed the narration a lot!
I appreciated the commentary on classism & the differences between lived experiences of those who grew up with “working-class” parents and those who grew up in immense wealth and privilege. Though this story deals with some heavy content, I related to the messaging of choosing a life filled with genuine care, purpose, and joy.
This is probably my favorite JB novel!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Toxic friendship, Suicide, Infidelity, Alcohol, and Classism
emilymax21's review
emotional
funny
mysterious
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death, Alcohol, Alcoholism, Suicide, Pregnancy, and Racism
Minor: Death of parent
readthemol's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
I surprisingly really enjoyed this one! I’m not a big fan of cheesy holiday books, but I loved the wintery vibes and the descriptions of the castle and gardens. Like others have said, it was a bit long and the 3rd act break up really frustrated me, but overall I really enjoyed it. Excited to read more of Jenny Bayliss’ books!
Content Warnings
Minor: Suicide and Drug abuse
keppers_jax's review
emotional
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Suicide
Minor: Sexual assault
amy_sutt's review against another edition
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Suicide
Minor: Infidelity, Alcohol, and Pregnancy