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eve81'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? It's complicated
4.5
Graphic: Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual content, Emotional abuse, Body shaming, Gaslighting, Bullying, Confinement, Domestic abuse, Death, Addiction, Alcoholism, Blood, Misogyny, and Injury/Injury detail
creepycrawlybookworm's review against another edition
- 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
4.0
Graphic: Gaslighting, Toxic relationship, Injury/Injury detail, and Death
Moderate: Addiction, Kidnapping, Abandonment, Sexual content, and Mental illness
Minor: Body shaming
pisces1_1318's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Toxic relationship, Body shaming, Gaslighting, Emotional abuse, and Stalking
travelseatsreads'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? It's complicated
4.0
First thing I'm going to mention is that the story is a little bit unrealistic, so cast that aside at the start of the book and then sit in for some fantastic characters, cringe worthy family moments and some great sibling bonding.
The book centers around Cyril Pennington and the five children (that he admits to having) by four different mothers. The children all live seemingly unconnected lives not knowing each other until one day Cyril decides they all should meet so that they don't end up accidentally @coupling' up. Fast forward 10 years later to when out of the blue Dimple calls on the eldest sister Nikisha to help her get out of a rather prickly situation she has herself landed in. The troops rally around Dimple and what unfolds is an entertaining exploration of their characters and previously unknown strength as a family unit.
Carty-Williams has written a host of brilliantly fleshed out, honest and quite likable characters which are so engaging and authentic that it's easy to get caught up and carried away with the story line. She highlights the beauty of family coming together in a time of need and protecting each other at all costs, even against those who should have been protecting them.
I switched between ebook and audio and while both were great I have to save the audio was fantastic, Cyril's character especially came to life far more vibrantly through the audio.
Is this book a bit flawed with some run away flighty moments that have you thinking 'Really?' Yes, but in saying that I laughed so much through out, while also having a few near tear moments. I enjoyed every minute of it and would love to see any or all of the characters followed up on in their own book.
Graphic: Injury/Injury detail, Alcoholism, Emotional abuse, Kidnapping, Sexual harassment, Toxic relationship, Abandonment, Fatphobia, Gaslighting, and Infidelity
nialiversuch'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
3.0
Graphic: Alcoholism, Cursing, Grief, Infidelity, Toxic relationship, Body shaming, Injury/Injury detail, Abandonment, Addiction, Alcohol, Emotional abuse, Fatphobia, and Gaslighting
Moderate: Kidnapping, Sexual content, Sexual harassment, Mental illness, Death, Death of parent, Forced institutionalization, Murder, Physical abuse, and Sexual assault
Minor: Police brutality and Pregnancy