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wilybooklover's review
emotional
hopeful
fast-paced
3.5
I wish this had been just a bit longer and more fleshed out, but what a lovely, poignant story about choosing love over duty and allowing yourself to be loved.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Mental illness
Moderate: Violence, Blood, and Grief
Minor: Terminal illness, War, Suicide attempt, Alcoholism, Misogyny, Death, Physical abuse, Domestic abuse, and Injury/Injury detail
amelia990's review
4.0
This is a short novella where the main character is engaged to boy, but it is a marriage of practicality. Girl and Boy's Brother fall in love. I did realize Girl's secret very early and before the reveal, but I was surprised that a historical romance went there. On that note, one of the characters suffers from clinical depression and that is something you should know if you read this story. I thought that, for the most part, the topic was handled well. (There's one thing about the stone in the ring that was a bridge too far for me in an eye rolling way, but YMMV). I also appreciated that the author was aware of that love does not cure depression and this point was clearly made.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Mental illness
I don't consider mental illness as "graphic," but it is a major theme of this book.ldermer's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
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: Suicide attempt, Ableism, and Mental illness
Moderate: Domestic abuse
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