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loandbeholdx's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
This is a love story, but told in reverse. It explores the love and loss of a woman who once thought her world was coming together, only to have it suddenly halt when her relationship comes to an end. This is the story of someone who reflects on her life from the breakup, up until the very start of the romance. It deals with hard topics, showing how one may process harsh truths and tragedy, as well as exciting new experiences and happy memories.
I loved the way it seamlessly moved across time periods, and although the main characters life isn't extraordinary, it made the story relatable and hard hitting.
Hazel Hayes has a way with words, but not only that, her voice is perfect for narration. The main character is also Irish, so Hazel's natural accent suited the character perfectly. I would highly recommend listening to the audiobook if you are interested in giving this one a go.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 5/5
Graphic: Mental illness, Sexual content, and Miscarriage
Moderate: Alcohol, Self harm, and Suicidal thoughts
Minor: Drug use
withlovejeans's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Moderate: Panic attacks/disorders, Grief, Death of parent, Toxic relationship, Suicide attempt, and Mental illness
Minor: Addiction, Alcohol, Alcoholism, Pregnancy, Miscarriage, Emotional abuse, Blood, and Sexual violence
skudiklier's review against another edition
- 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
Graphic: Panic attacks/disorders, Blood, Miscarriage, Emotional abuse, Suicidal thoughts, Alcohol, Misogyny, Suicide attempt, Toxic relationship, and Mental illness
Moderate: Eating disorder, Lesbophobia, Fatphobia, Infidelity, Xenophobia, Physical abuse, Sexual harassment, Death, Biphobia, Grief, Gaslighting, Alcoholism, Vomit, Violence, Sexism, Pregnancy, and Car accident
Minor: Cancer, Medical content, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Racism, War, Child abuse, Suicide, Drug abuse, and Abortion
epellicci's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Moderate: Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, and Mental illness
Minor: Alcohol and Sexual content
kaatelin's review
- Loveable characters? No
2.75
Moderate: Addiction, Alcohol, Alcoholism, Suicide attempt, and Sexual assault
Minor: Adult/minor relationship and Vomit
emmazan's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Sexual content, Grief, Panic attacks/disorders, Suicide attempt, Alcoholism, and Mental illness
Moderate: Toxic relationship, Sexual assault, Suicidal thoughts, and Alcohol
Minor: Pregnancy, Cancer, Biphobia, Death, Domestic abuse, Infidelity, Miscarriage, and Misogyny
summersnitch's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Graphic: Panic attacks/disorders and Mental illness
Moderate: Alcohol
Minor: Biphobia, Vomit, Suicidal thoughts, Sexual assault, Physical abuse, Miscarriage, Eating disorder, and Domestic abuse