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annaavian's review against another edition
2.0
I've enjoyed several of Melissa Tereze's books in the past but this one was not one of them. It was overly dramatic, unrealistic and it became very repetitive towards the end.
corrint's review against another edition
2.0
I had trouble finishing this book. The dialogue and the characters' actions came across as unrealistic to me, and we spent too much time in the characters' heads with nothing happening. There was a bit too much telling and too little showing. That said, the story was sweet.
shereadstales's review
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.0
cidnel's review
emotional
slow-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
2.75
lostinbooks2001's review
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? Yes
3.0
verumsolum's review
3.0
This was a difficult book for me to get through the first half of. Once I did, the second half was wonderful. And the difficulty comes down to one single issue, I think.
Trying to avoid anything too spoilery, this is the story of a couple who became unexpectedly separated just when they felt closest. After a few years, they are back in the same place. One of the two understands why the separation happened and the other was blindsided by it. And… I felt I (as a reader) went too long not understanding the reason for that separation. It colored my perception of one of the characters when there seemed no reasonable explanation for her behavior.
Eventually, the author reveals the secret (to us and to the woman who had been blindsided), and it did change my perception. But I spent several chapters of the book angry at this character for being unreasonable, when it turned out that. (I tried to be vague, but I prefer to err on the side of caution with hiding things others might possibly see as spoilers!)
The ending was wonderful, but the start of the book dug it a deep hole to climb out of. I am glad, though, that I didn't make the mistake (that I almost did) of giving up on the book just before the reveal that made it make sense to me!
Trying to avoid anything too spoilery, this is the story of a couple who became unexpectedly separated just when they felt closest. After a few years, they are back in the same place. One of the two understands why the separation happened and the other was blindsided by it. And… I felt I (as a reader) went too long not understanding the reason for that separation. It colored my perception of one of the characters when there seemed no reasonable explanation for her behavior.
Eventually, the author reveals the secret (to us and to the woman who had been blindsided), and it did change my perception. But I spent several chapters of the book angry at this character for being unreasonable, when it turned out that
Spoiler
she had perfectly reasonable and even noble reasons for her choices (and that somebody else's lack of reason forced her hand)The ending was wonderful, but the start of the book dug it a deep hole to climb out of. I am glad, though, that I didn't make the mistake (that I almost did) of giving up on the book just before the reveal that made it make sense to me!
sailorscooby's review
5.0
Perfectly Told
Oh my god. Run to read this, stat. The yearning? The longing? The flashbacks? The angst? I cannot chef-hand-kiss this book enough. Even if May/December romances aren’t your thing (and this one is Only Just one, barely) I highly encourage you to pick this up.
Oh my god. Run to read this, stat. The yearning? The longing? The flashbacks? The angst? I cannot chef-hand-kiss this book enough. Even if May/December romances aren’t your thing (and this one is Only Just one, barely) I highly encourage you to pick this up.
lsnack's review
5.0
Loved it
Another hit for Melissa. I was not expecting the reason why they were kept apart. I cried and cheered for this couple.
Another hit for Melissa. I was not expecting the reason why they were kept apart. I cried and cheered for this couple.
barbrokatrin's review
4.0
Good story
It’s short, but it has just the right amount of angst,hurt and love to make me like it! Feels like the main story takes places over a few days/weeks, but since they have history it doesn’t feel rushed. I loved that the main focus was on the MCs and minimal focus on the side characters.
It’s short, but it has just the right amount of angst,hurt and love to make me like it! Feels like the main story takes places over a few days/weeks, but since they have history it doesn’t feel rushed. I loved that the main focus was on the MCs and minimal focus on the side characters.
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