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kwurtzel3's review
dark
mysterious
sad
tense
slow-paced
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death, Suicide attempt, Suicide, Racism, and Suicidal thoughts
Moderate: Mental illness, Infidelity, and Infertility
mayajouy's review
challenging
emotional
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
I enjoyed the book, the plot was really good, the ending was lacking though. I enjoyed the time “Emmett” and Tallie spent together but it felt rushed by the end of it. The book itself was pretty emotional, but it was a good read.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Suicide and Suicide attempt
Moderate: Death
soulfood_books's review
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
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? No
5.0
This book is so good. The beautiful writing, characters, and plot are so well put together. I loved the relationship between Tallie and Emmett. They both had previous relationships they were both healing from and they were helping each other out. I loved it so much. Definitely reading again in the future.
Content Warnings
Minor: Suicide
greatgatsbys's review
emotional
hopeful
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
The ending... Nope. Also, odd writing style at times (like separating paragraphs with ~ when there was no need). I didn't hate it but it didn't live up to the potential at all, and I found it pretty far fetched. Pacing was also all over the place from the beginning section to the end bit.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Suicidal thoughts, Suicide attempt, Suicide, and Fire/Fire injury
minkskinks's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
slow-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
3.5
3.5 Stars ⭐️
This book is the perfect reminded that human kindness still exists in our crazy world. Tallie and Emmett reminded me, that life happens to us all. The good, the bad, the little things and the world crushing things that make us ask ourselves is it all worth it. This is 100% a book I needed, when I read it. And the cover art?? 10/10.
I will say, however, this book moves extremely slow. I partially liked it. It started out lazy and just informal. The drag at first was kind of comforting. It was a really long "getting to know you" phase. But, for me as a reader, it went on a little too long. The real climax of the book isn't until 60 pages from the ending.
Worth the read, but not one I will keep.
This book is the perfect reminded that human kindness still exists in our crazy world. Tallie and Emmett reminded me, that life happens to us all. The good, the bad, the little things and the world crushing things that make us ask ourselves is it all worth it. This is 100% a book I needed, when I read it. And the cover art?? 10/10.
I will say, however, this book moves extremely slow. I partially liked it. It started out lazy and just informal. The drag at first was kind of comforting. It was a really long "getting to know you" phase. But, for me as a reader, it went on a little too long. The real climax of the book isn't until 60 pages from the ending.
Worth the read, but not one I will keep.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Suicide
sarasbooklife's review
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
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
4.25
I don't recall where I heard about this book but I'm so glad that I did! I will be looking at Cross-Smith's other books. 🙂. Definitely had me tear up a couple of times.
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A rainy night brings Tallie and Emmett together at the right time for each of them. Tallie, a therapist recovering fom a devastating divorce, encounters Emmett at his lowest attempting to end his pain. Throughout the next 3 days, they experience a lot of emotions together. But both of them are keeping secrets about who they are so they can be allowed the freedom of not being judged for their profession or their past.
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A beautifully written journey about healing, taking up your own space and how to move forward.
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A rainy night brings Tallie and Emmett together at the right time for each of them. Tallie, a therapist recovering fom a devastating divorce, encounters Emmett at his lowest attempting to end his pain. Throughout the next 3 days, they experience a lot of emotions together. But both of them are keeping secrets about who they are so they can be allowed the freedom of not being judged for their profession or their past.
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A beautifully written journey about healing, taking up your own space and how to move forward.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Suicide and Suicide attempt
Moderate: Infertility, Racism, Child death, and Infidelity
samagra's review
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- 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
2.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Suicide
cortbrew's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
slow-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
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Mental illness, Suicide, and Suicidal thoughts
Moderate: Infertility and Child death
Minor: Infidelity
kyrstin_p1989's review
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
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
5.0
This book is so beautifully written. It is a story of salvation and redemption. A story of true love and saving grace. Tallie and Bridge are complex, beautiful characters who have both endured tragedies and help one another learn to live with those hurts. The end was beautiful although the outcomes were not what I had hoped in some ways. I loved that this book is set in my hometown. I will read anything else this author puts on paper.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death, Mental illness, Toxic relationship, Infidelity, Suicide, Death, Fire/Fire injury, Grief, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide attempt, Toxic friendship, Drug use, Infertility, and Panic attacks/disorders
fatkidatheartreads's review
3.0
Also for a therapist Tallulah was making a lot of 'red flag's decisions.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Mental illness, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Suicide attempt, and Child abuse