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lisacanteven's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
I want more of Laura and Samir! In all reality though I think their story was perfect in every way. The pacing was great. The development was perfect. I just loved this story so much. I really think Talia Hibbert shines the most with shorter succinct stories. She can really pack a punch. This is my 6th or 7th book by her, so am I allowed to say that a novella is my favorite by her?
Check out the content warning at the beginning. She lists the chapters and their triggers. She cares so much about her readers; that alone makes her an auto-buy author for me.
Check out the content warning at the beginning. She lists the chapters and their triggers. She cares so much about her readers; that alone makes her an auto-buy author for me.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Emotional abuse and Domestic abuse
Moderate: Abortion, Child abuse, and Death of parent
sugardustedbooks's review against another edition
emotional
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse and Domestic abuse
pastelwriter's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
tense
fast-paced
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Once again Talia Hibbert comes into my life to save it. I loved this novella so so so much.
As always, Hibbert delivers characters that are unique and have distinct struggles to overcome. In this one Laura broke my heart but also mended it with her abusive ex-husband. She was so traumatized and certain no one could actually treat her right and respect her and adore her. Ugh. My poor heart. With Samir... I just loved how wholeheartedly he gave himself to Laura. He had such few hesitations before he went all in and was madly in love. Ugh. I love to see it. I stan male characters that absolutely adore their love interest.
The reason this got 4 stars instead of 5 is because not all plot points were resolved by the end. Samir could have used a bit more development. And the epilogue was revoltingly cheesy. Still. These were minor gripes for a novella that made me so happy I read it in one night (which I practically never do!).
All I gotta say is that I will continue to steadily read all of Talia Hibbert’s works because she’s a genius. She’s hilarious. Her humor is absolute perfection. And her characters always worm their way into my heart. What else is there to say? We love to see it.
As always, Hibbert delivers characters that are unique and have distinct struggles to overcome. In this one Laura broke my heart but also mended it with her abusive ex-husband. She was so traumatized and certain no one could actually treat her right and respect her and adore her. Ugh. My poor heart. With Samir... I just loved how wholeheartedly he gave himself to Laura. He had such few hesitations before he went all in and was madly in love. Ugh. I love to see it. I stan male characters that absolutely adore their love interest.
The reason this got 4 stars instead of 5 is because not all plot points were resolved by the end. Samir could have used a bit more development. And the epilogue was revoltingly cheesy. Still. These were minor gripes for a novella that made me so happy I read it in one night (which I practically never do!).
All I gotta say is that I will continue to steadily read all of Talia Hibbert’s works because she’s a genius. She’s hilarious. Her humor is absolute perfection. And her characters always worm their way into my heart. What else is there to say? We love to see it.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Domestic abuse, Physical abuse, and Emotional abuse
Moderate: Child abuse and Misogyny
Minor: Rape and Sexual assault
madamepincers's review against another edition
dark
emotional
hopeful
medium-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Domestic abuse and Toxic relationship
Moderate: Child abuse
Minor: Sexual assault and Rape
No description or details on assault content: just a discussion of the fact that she hadn't wanted to have sex when she became pregnant. Also potential content warning about pregnancy and childbirth.bookplaits's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
fast-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
I’ve read two novellas by Talia Hibbert now – this one and Mating the Huntress – and somehow she makes them work so well! I tend not to like short fiction because I often feel like the story ends and I’m just left thinking “that’s it?”. However, here the pacing is just right and the story fits so well in the small number of pages it’s told in. Although I wouldn’t have said no to more Laura and Samir, their story worked great in this novella format.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Domestic abuse
Moderate: Child abuse
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