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bringmybooks's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Thank you to Edelweiss, NetGalley, Berkley, & Penguin Random House for the opportunity to read and review this book before it's publication date! This in no way affected my review, opinions are my own.
✨ 𝗕𝗥𝗜𝗡𝗚 ✨ B̷O̷R̷R̷O̷W̷ B̷Y̷P̷A̷S̷S̷
Hi, hello, I will read anything Beth O'Leary writes, EVER. I'm tempted to make that the whole review, but I guess I'll give you a little more.
This book (in my opinion) had ONE flaw, and that flaw is that it is not The Flatshare, which remains one of my favorite books of all time. Also, I guess if I'm reaching, even though I was interested from page 1, it probably took me half the book to be INVESTED.
All of that being said, I really really really liked this book and am looking forward to an eventual re-read via audio (Evanna Lynch aka Luna Lovegood plays Siobhan, WHAT). I actually have a feeling that this will be even better on audio, especially because there are so many changes in POV. (For anyone interested, O'Leary's books are consistently amazing via audio.)
I really don't want to say too much else, because I would hate to give anything away - but I will say that while this is a book featuring romance, there are a lot of harder topics throughout so it's something to keep in mind. And if you feel like you don't get it, just wait. You will, and it'll be amazing. Just trust me on that.
This book would best be read on a solo dinner date at a restaurant with tablecloths; one of those with a bread basket and the fancy silver bucket for your chilled wine (I'd suggest a white, but that's a personal choice). I think it would be nice to get a little fancy for your date with this book, but if you want to wear the flats - go for it.
✨ 𝗕𝗥𝗜𝗡𝗚 ✨ B̷O̷R̷R̷O̷W̷ B̷Y̷P̷A̷S̷S̷
Hi, hello, I will read anything Beth O'Leary writes, EVER. I'm tempted to make that the whole review, but I guess I'll give you a little more.
This book (in my opinion) had ONE flaw, and that flaw is that it is not The Flatshare, which remains one of my favorite books of all time. Also, I guess if I'm reaching, even though I was interested from page 1, it probably took me half the book to be INVESTED.
All of that being said, I really really really liked this book and am looking forward to an eventual re-read via audio (Evanna Lynch aka Luna Lovegood plays Siobhan, WHAT). I actually have a feeling that this will be even better on audio, especially because there are so many changes in POV. (For anyone interested, O'Leary's books are consistently amazing via audio.)
I really don't want to say too much else, because I would hate to give anything away - but I will say that while this is a book featuring romance, there are a lot of harder topics throughout so it's something to keep in mind. And if you feel like you don't get it, just wait. You will, and it'll be amazing. Just trust me on that.
This book would best be read on a solo dinner date at a restaurant with tablecloths; one of those with a bread basket and the fancy silver bucket for your chilled wine (I'd suggest a white, but that's a personal choice). I think it would be nice to get a little fancy for your date with this book, but if you want to wear the flats - go for it.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Gaslighting, Sexual harassment, Sexism, and Stalking
lhodgson26's review against another edition
emotional
funny
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death, Sexual harassment, Grief, Car accident, and Stalking
thefatpaperback's review against another edition
emotional
medium-paced
4.0
I knew this book had big twists in it, but I didn’t know what they were. Even knowing their were twists and turns to the story, I was surprised but the way things unraveled and ended. It was a pleasant surprise, too. Not a favorite read, but good wiring and a good story.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Death of parent, Grief, Sexual harassment, Car accident, Dementia, Infidelity, Miscarriage, and Pregnancy
Moderate: Self harm and Stalking
debby_caleb's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
slow-paced
- 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
Content Warnings
Moderate: Grief, Emotional abuse, and Death
Minor: Stalking and Death of parent
anne152's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
lighthearted
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Erstes Drittel war etwas schleppend, zweites Drittel war ok, aber das letzte Drittel war wirklich dynamisch und fesselnd
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Car accident, Stalking, Dementia, and Grief
Moderate: Miscarriage, Toxic relationship, Death of parent, and Gaslighting
Minor: Panic attacks/disorders, Alcohol, and Suicidal thoughts
ceejay's review
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual harassment, Grief, Gaslighting, Toxic relationship, Car accident, and Mental illness
Moderate: Stalking, Self harm, Panic attacks/disorders, and Miscarriage
travelseatsreads's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
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? It's complicated
4.0
Rom-coms and women's fiction are genres I personally tend to avoid with the exception of one or two authors. Beth O'Leary is definitely one of these exceptions as I always flock straight to her books on release.
I won't go on too much about this one as it really is best to go in blind and enjoy the bumps along the way which lead to the very clever and perception changing twist
As always with Beth's books the characters are so normal and relatable . This is amplified in TNS as we are presented with 3 very different women each with their own different traits and indeed flaws. It's so easy to become attached to all 3 of these women and also recognise yourself in some ways.
The writing follows O'Leary's usual style and is completely absorbing and a total comfort read. Although she deals with some serious topics she does so with a balance of tenderness and humour so it never feels overly heavy.
A great summer read which will have you laughing, maybe crying but totally invested in the fate of Siobhán, Miranda, Jane and Joseph.
I won't go on too much about this one as it really is best to go in blind and enjoy the bumps along the way which lead to the very clever and perception changing twist
As always with Beth's books the characters are so normal and relatable . This is amplified in TNS as we are presented with 3 very different women each with their own different traits and indeed flaws. It's so easy to become attached to all 3 of these women and also recognise yourself in some ways.
The writing follows O'Leary's usual style and is completely absorbing and a total comfort read. Although she deals with some serious topics she does so with a balance of tenderness and humour so it never feels overly heavy.
A great summer read which will have you laughing, maybe crying but totally invested in the fate of Siobhán, Miranda, Jane and Joseph.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief, Sexual harassment, Car accident, Dementia, Toxic relationship, Emotional abuse, Death, and Stalking
nitroglycerin's review against another edition
hopeful
sad
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
4.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Grief, and Alcohol
Moderate: Mental illness, Sexual harassment, Stalking, Dementia, Emotional abuse, and Gaslighting
Minor: Death of parent and Miscarriage
laurataylor's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
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
5.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Alcohol, Death, Dementia, Grief, Miscarriage, Mental illness, Self harm, Sexual harassment, Alcoholism, Car accident, and Stalking
collyofthewobbles's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
mysterious
sad
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Confusing as hell, but very well written.
It's hard to review this without giving it away. Because of the twist i found it very hard to follow. But that is more my brain than the book.
If you can hold info in your brain, it's a really good book.
If not, make notes as you read...
It's hard to review this without giving it away. Because of the twist i found it very hard to follow. But that is more my brain than the book.
If you can hold info in your brain, it's a really good book.
If not, make notes as you read...
Content Warnings
Graphic: Stalking and Death