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laurentalevski's review
4.0
This book was basically the definition of right person wrong time and absolute soul mates. Bohdi and Henna was absolutely a match made in heaven and I loved them. The forbidden element added so much and I really enjoyed it. While I did expect all the sad moments I still really loved it, it simply isn't a five star because I saw what was coming.
I adored Henna and her parents, she was such a fun character to read about and her mum was iconic. It did not surprise me at all the kind of relationship they had with her. Bohdi had a beautiful but a toxic sister which absolutely broke me for this beautiful broken boy. Henna and Bodhi both had so much pain they were working through and I just adored seeing them grow. The ending was beautiful but what came before broke me (no tears though)!
Tropes: Soul Mates, Forbidden, Virgin, Age Gap, Opposites Attract
Triggers: Family Drama, Drugs, Addiction, Discussion of Suicide (+ assisted death), Cancer
Spoiler
The fact that they were able to step away from their relationship but come back in time was beautiful.I adored Henna and her parents, she was such a fun character to read about and her mum was iconic. It did not surprise me at all the kind of relationship they had with her. Bohdi had a beautiful but a toxic sister which absolutely broke me for this beautiful broken boy. Henna and Bodhi both had so much pain they were working through and I just adored seeing them grow. The ending was beautiful but what came before broke me (no tears though)!
Tropes: Soul Mates, Forbidden, Virgin, Age Gap, Opposites Attract
Triggers: Family Drama, Drugs, Addiction, Discussion of Suicide (+ assisted death), Cancer
amandabetts84's review
emotional
sad
medium-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
4.0
bi_marchetti's review
emotional
sad
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
4.0
suzysuzy34's review
4.0
First time reading a book by this author. The book was okay but I didn’t love it. Bodhi and Henna, Henna and Bodhi..... the repeating of this throughout the book really got on my nerves a bit. Henna was hard to connect with at the beginning, it took a while to figure her out. The love Bodhi and Henna shared felt more one sided on Henna’s side, Bodhi walkedaway to often and didn’t prove his love her Henna IMO. It also didn’t settle right with me, what Henna did for Barrett. If someone did that for my dad and took away from me and my sister the right of knowing I would never speak to them again, very sensitive subject, which I’m not sure would have been allowed to be carried out like this, wouldn’t he have had to have had doctors at his bedside etc in his final hours, prescribing said medication?? I know it’s a story and I’m glad I finished reading it as I did enjoy it towards the end. Overall stars 3.5.
555quin's review against another edition
reflective
sad
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 was so fun and sad and just fantastic! Such a good heartbreaking story!
midnightpoison13's review
2.0
TW: Mentions of suicide and assisted suicide.
While I did find enjoyment in this book, there were several aspects that prevent me from giving it a high review. Let's start with the characters:
Henna is portrayed as a wealthy, pseudo-hippie girl who is accustomed to getting whatever she wants from her indulgent parents. She struggles with accepting rejection.
Bodhi, on the other hand, comes across as deeply depressed, fixated on his father's well-being due to guilt over causing his paralysis. His character would have benefitted from therapy.
Juni's overly close relationship with her daughter adds an uncomfortable dynamic to the story, which doesn't contribute to the forbidden romance theme.
The supporting characters, Mitchell, Barret, and Zach, provide some stability to the narrative.
As for the plot, Henna and Bodhi's initial attraction at Coachella leads to a tumultuous relationship, complicated by their student-counselor connection. However, the story takes unexpected turns, with Henna dropping out of school and embarking on a two-year trip funded by her parents. The focus shifts to Bodhi's father's illness, culminating in assisted suicide orchestrated by Henna and Juni, which leads to the dissolution of Bodhi and Henna's relationship.
The plot feels disjointed, jumping from one plot point to another without much coherence. Additionally, the lack of depth in Henna's character development is disappointing, as her portrayal primarily revolves around her relationship with Bodhi, with little exploration of her friendships or personal interests.
Overall, while the book had potential, the erratic pacing and lack of character depth left me feeling disappointed.
While I did find enjoyment in this book, there were several aspects that prevent me from giving it a high review. Let's start with the characters:
Henna is portrayed as a wealthy, pseudo-hippie girl who is accustomed to getting whatever she wants from her indulgent parents. She struggles with accepting rejection.
Bodhi, on the other hand, comes across as deeply depressed, fixated on his father's well-being due to guilt over causing his paralysis. His character would have benefitted from therapy.
Juni's overly close relationship with her daughter adds an uncomfortable dynamic to the story, which doesn't contribute to the forbidden romance theme.
The supporting characters, Mitchell, Barret, and Zach, provide some stability to the narrative.
As for the plot, Henna and Bodhi's initial attraction at Coachella leads to a tumultuous relationship, complicated by their student-counselor connection. However, the story takes unexpected turns, with Henna dropping out of school and embarking on a two-year trip funded by her parents. The focus shifts to Bodhi's father's illness, culminating in assisted suicide orchestrated by Henna and Juni, which leads to the dissolution of Bodhi and Henna's relationship.
The plot feels disjointed, jumping from one plot point to another without much coherence. Additionally, the lack of depth in Henna's character development is disappointing, as her portrayal primarily revolves around her relationship with Bodhi, with little exploration of her friendships or personal interests.
Overall, while the book had potential, the erratic pacing and lack of character depth left me feeling disappointed.
cuhlexis's review
emotional
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0