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emotional
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
I love Mhairi Mcfarlane but for some reason it's took me months to get round to this, despite anticipating its release. I flew through it in a few days and it was everything I wanted it to be - a compelling slow burn romance with a satisfying ending. I always become invested in Mcfarlane's characters and I love her clever, funny writing style. The fake dating trope could so easily be done badly but here it was really fun and I also appreciated the emphasis on Laurie finding herself. There was enough focus on heartbreak and dysfunctional family issues to feel realistic while still being a heartwarming read overall.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Child death, Grief, Infidelity, and Terminal illness
Minor: Child abuse and Pedophilia
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