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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
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.
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.
emi21's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
naisyeon's review against another edition
5.0
it was very cute to me, i love tiffy and leon’s relationship sm