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faeb's review against another edition
hopeful
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
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
4.5
Content Warnings
Minor: Sexual assault, Vomit, Toxic relationship, Car accident, and Alcohol
renee_3011's review against another edition
3.0
not a bad book and a quick read, but the characters felt so damn flat to me. there was no chemistry between the two main characters and the issues they themselves created to add conflict felt forced and frustating because they really could've been resolved by having a quick little 5 minute honest conversation.
still not entirely clear where the conflict between the main character and her mom came from? again felt like she was just creating issues that weren't actually there.
also fucking up your dream internship to text a girl you JUST MET all day is really immature bestie.
still not entirely clear where the conflict between the main character and her mom came from? again felt like she was just creating issues that weren't actually there.
also fucking up your dream internship to text a girl you JUST MET all day is really immature bestie.
simonisafangirlie's review against another edition
3.0
A pretty heavy holiday book!!! More emotional than expected for a cozy holiday read!!! But the ending really got me in the best way!!!
bookliandiia's review against another edition
5.0
At first I didn't expect anything much from the book but it turned out a very cosying and easy and fun read, just what I needed at that moment. I had a fun time reading it. The writing, the characters, the atmosphere - all were done really well. I'm still thinking about this book from time to time, although I read it a couple of months ago.
max_the_lesbrarian's review against another edition
5.0
Sometimes a meet-cute is running into someone at a cafe or a bookshop, and sometimes it's quite literally when your mom almost runs them over with her car during a blizzard.
Shani is not having a super great time. Her first-ever girlfriend just broke up with her and she's fighting with her mom, but at least she's just moved down to DC to work a winter paleoichthyology internship of her dreams. And then her mom almost runs someone over with her car. What a way to start a new beginning.
How to Excavate a Heart is the sapphic Jewish holiday romcom of your dreams and I adored every minute of it. It's rare that a book has me glued for hours, but I literally could not put this one down. Each character was so full of life that they at times had me laughing and crying - and I especially loved Shani and May. I don't want to spoil too much, but everything that happened was so incredibly realistic and well-handled. It was a refreshing discussion about relationships - those we have with romantic partners, parents, friends, and even co-workers.
I cannot recommend this book enough, put it on the top of your list for holiday romcoms.
Huge thank you to NetGalley and HarperCollins Chilrens Books for the free e-ARC in exchange for an honest and fair review.
Shani is not having a super great time. Her first-ever girlfriend just broke up with her and she's fighting with her mom, but at least she's just moved down to DC to work a winter paleoichthyology internship of her dreams. And then her mom almost runs someone over with her car. What a way to start a new beginning.
How to Excavate a Heart is the sapphic Jewish holiday romcom of your dreams and I adored every minute of it. It's rare that a book has me glued for hours, but I literally could not put this one down. Each character was so full of life that they at times had me laughing and crying - and I especially loved Shani and May. I don't want to spoil too much, but everything that happened was so incredibly realistic and well-handled. It was a refreshing discussion about relationships - those we have with romantic partners, parents, friends, and even co-workers.
I cannot recommend this book enough, put it on the top of your list for holiday romcoms.
Huge thank you to NetGalley and HarperCollins Chilrens Books for the free e-ARC in exchange for an honest and fair review.
booksbydann's review against another edition
4.0
3.75⭐️
'Dead fish can't break your heart. They can only teach you about the world and what it means to exist in it. Also, they've been extinct for millions of years, and in that way they're extremely lucky'.
Re cute. Shani me frustraba bastante pero no deja de ser una adolescente de 18 años lidiando con mil cosas, terminé adorandola. Y a May la adoré desde el principio, mi debilidad por las pelirrojas.
Igual el que se ganó mi corazón es Raphael
'Dead fish can't break your heart. They can only teach you about the world and what it means to exist in it. Also, they've been extinct for millions of years, and in that way they're extremely lucky'.
Re cute. Shani me frustraba bastante pero no deja de ser una adolescente de 18 años lidiando con mil cosas, terminé adorandola. Y a May la adoré desde el principio, mi debilidad por las pelirrojas.
Igual el que se ganó mi corazón es Raphael
sapphicsorcerer's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
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
4.0