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ashlikes's review
emotional
hopeful
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content and Domestic abuse
Moderate: Panic attacks/disorders, Pregnancy, and Toxic relationship
Minor: Infertility
_isabel_'s review
challenging
emotional
fast-paced
5.0
"Cherryvine" is SUCH a gem of a book. So sweet your heart will literally melt all over the floor; so gut-wrenching you'll want to scream; so, so lovely and precious and tough and ROMANTIC you'll want to go and find the author and build an altar in her name. It was also so completely and utterly addicting I managed to finish it in one setting: a delicious morsel of a book, one I never wanted to finish.
I loved the other novel set in this omegaverse universe: "Honeythorn" was so angsty and lovely that I still think about it, months and months later, but "Cherryvine"? It was love at first sight.
I absolutely loved it, start to finish; and I also absolutely loved both MCs. I've grown obsessed with the omegaverse genre, but the books I've read, while I absolutely loving them, where more of the wolf-shifter type and had more action/plot and less character development. I liked them nevertheless, but I absolutely LOVE it when a book is more character-centric, when both MCs have time to grow and get to know each other and slowly trust one another. "Cherryvine" was a masterclass in character development, and, although I would have loved a tiny bit more plot (yes, I'm still a plot kind of gal) and maybe a bit of outside drama (SUE ME, I love me some drama), I adored the fact that the author took the time to really explore, really delve into both of our MCs minds and especially into the ramifications of domestic abuse. This was a really tough book, so heart-breaking at times it felt like a punch to the gut, but I believe that it dealt with this kind of theme with such care and thoroughness. Marina Vivancos took the time to actually deal with and SHOW how Isak's past marriage, the physical and mental abuse he was subjected to by that utter bastard of his previous husband, influenced his emotions and his thought-process, how all that abuse took a toll on the way he would have normally reacted to kindness and gentleness and simple affection if he had not been married to a monster. I loved Isak to bits: he was such a lovely and sweet protagonist and I adored seeing him slowly bloom, seeing him finally flourish in a safe space. And Emil? God, that man. He was like a giant puppy, excitable and lovable and endearing, but also so careful, so thoughtful, so *sighs* perfect. I loved how he took care of Isak, how he showed him with words and actions that he'd never purposely harm him, and how utterly and helplessly (and also cheerfully) wrapped around Isak's finger he was. I found myself swooning for the whole damn book and I (literally) cried at one point from the sheer amount of care and love and affection these two felt for one another.
GAH, it was such a lovely, lovely book. The prose was wonderful, the world-building made me want to go and live near a beach (even though I live in sunny, beachy Italy, but still!), and the side characters were an utter delight. AND THAT (KIND OF) EPILOGUE? Oh my God, I shrieked. I'm pretty sure there's going to be a third book in this alt-regency omegaverse world (at least, I hope so!) and I cannot literally wait to get my greedy, grabby hands on it.
I loved the other novel set in this omegaverse universe: "Honeythorn" was so angsty and lovely that I still think about it, months and months later, but "Cherryvine"? It was love at first sight.
I absolutely loved it, start to finish; and I also absolutely loved both MCs. I've grown obsessed with the omegaverse genre, but the books I've read, while I absolutely loving them, where more of the wolf-shifter type and had more action/plot and less character development. I liked them nevertheless, but I absolutely LOVE it when a book is more character-centric, when both MCs have time to grow and get to know each other and slowly trust one another. "Cherryvine" was a masterclass in character development, and, although I would have loved a tiny bit more plot (yes, I'm still a plot kind of gal) and maybe a bit of outside drama (SUE ME, I love me some drama), I adored the fact that the author took the time to really explore, really delve into both of our MCs minds and especially into the ramifications of domestic abuse. This was a really tough book, so heart-breaking at times it felt like a punch to the gut, but I believe that it dealt with this kind of theme with such care and thoroughness. Marina Vivancos took the time to actually deal with and SHOW how Isak's past marriage, the physical and mental abuse he was subjected to by that utter bastard of his previous husband, influenced his emotions and his thought-process, how all that abuse took a toll on the way he would have normally reacted to kindness and gentleness and simple affection if he had not been married to a monster. I loved Isak to bits: he was such a lovely and sweet protagonist and I adored seeing him slowly bloom, seeing him finally flourish in a safe space. And Emil? God, that man. He was like a giant puppy, excitable and lovable and endearing, but also so careful, so thoughtful, so *sighs* perfect. I loved how he took care of Isak, how he showed him with words and actions that he'd never purposely harm him, and how utterly and helplessly (and also cheerfully) wrapped around Isak's finger he was. I found myself swooning for the whole damn book and I (literally) cried at one point from the sheer amount of care and love and affection these two felt for one another.
GAH, it was such a lovely, lovely book. The prose was wonderful, the world-building made me want to go and live near a beach (even though I live in sunny, beachy Italy, but still!), and the side characters were an utter delight. AND THAT (KIND OF) EPILOGUE? Oh my God, I shrieked. I'm pretty sure there's going to be a third book in this alt-regency omegaverse world (at least, I hope so!) and I cannot literally wait to get my greedy, grabby hands on it.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Domestic abuse
mousie's review
challenging
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Domestic abuse
Domestic abuse took place in a previous relationship but is discussed and referenced throughout the book as the character fights to heal from the traumaiamcupid_'s review
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
5.0
THAT WAS IT?! I just needed one more chapter. No. Marina Vivancos is my new favorite author now omg. I read Rat Park twice before I thought to explore her other books and now I feel so stupid HSICNIE Marina Vivancos, u are so famous to me.
This book made me cry, dude. Just absolutely broke my heart into two. Emil being so patient with Isak and how it never faded? I'm so excited how many books of Mirana will make me cry. 2/2 so far.
07/14/23. Reread. - stars uograded to 5.
This book makes me wanna be a better person. This is hope and love in book form.
This book made me cry, dude. Just absolutely broke my heart into two. Emil being so patient with Isak and how it never faded? I'm so excited how many books of Mirana will make me cry. 2/2 so far.
07/14/23. Reread. - stars uograded to 5.
This book makes me wanna be a better person. This is hope and love in book form.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Domestic abuse
zabeishumanish's review
emotional
inspiring
slow-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
Delightful read! Considerably less brutal than the first book of the series with a comparably compelling story of healing. As much as I appreciated the emotional effusiveness of the first book, I appreciated that this book did such a great job of the hurt/comfort trope without any characters being hurt on the page. Isak does have intense on page PTSD breakdown as a result of his decade long abusive marriage. Emil though is an utter gem and his pure optimism about the world and love for Isak are unshakable joys that final lead Isak to trust him.
I appreciate the sheer love and affection demonstrated by these characters for each other it was a delight to read and I adored the epilogue. This is a super good take on hurt/comfort that focuses much more on the healing process that it takes to reach the comfort aspect without lingering on the hurt element.
Though there are numerous similarities to the first book of the series I in no way think you need to read the first book to enjoy this one. Though the epilogue does have character cross over so that would make more sense if you had read the first book.
I appreciate the sheer love and affection demonstrated by these characters for each other it was a delight to read and I adored the epilogue. This is a super good take on hurt/comfort that focuses much more on the healing process that it takes to reach the comfort aspect without lingering on the hurt element.
Though there are numerous similarities to the first book of the series I in no way think you need to read the first book to enjoy this one. Though the epilogue does have character cross over so that would make more sense if you had read the first book.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Toxic relationship, Pregnancy, Sexual violence, Sexual content, Mental illness, Gaslighting, and Domestic abuse
Isak has severe PTSD type symptoms throughout this book due to intimate partner violence he faced prior to the start of the plot. At the end of the book Isak is pregnant and gives birth.nina_readsbooks's review
dark
emotional
inspiring
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, and Physical abuse
Moderate: Death of parent and Gaslighting
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