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polzhar's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
sad
medium-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
amiablespecter's review against another edition
emotional
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
brennooth's review against another edition
5.0
What an emotional rollercoaster... I knew Jill and Crash from their brief appearances in Just For Show and always wondered what their story was. And what can I say, my heart hurts in all the right ways. This was amazing with its ups and downs, not knowing which side I could understand more because they were both amazingly portrayed and equally heartbreaking... wow.
nonbinaryknight's review against another edition
5.0
4.5/5
I got around to rereading this book today and I forgot how much I loved it.
I’m always a huge fan of characters like Crash, tough and muscular but sweet. It was also very interesting to read a book where a character suffered from MS. I know very little about MS, so it was nice to get some information about that. Crash also had to deal with deciding whether she wanted to and was able to be with someone with MS while Jill had to deal with her own personal issues tied to her diagnosis two years prior. I especially loved the introduction of support groups for both main characters as a way to allow them to get information from people with more experience than them. This book is very well-written and watching the two characters grow together was an amazing experience. I also thought it was a nice touch to have the movie Jill was acting in be Shaken to the Core .
The only thing that kept me from rating it a 5/5 was the relapse towards the end. I kind of wish it had been a little earlier for more time to deal with the relapse and what relapses can mean to the couple, but it still works as it is. I love the side characters and I may end up rereading the other books in the Hollywood Series sometime this year as well.
I’d love to read more about the two sometime in the future, though I could say that about any of Jae’s characters especially in the Hollywood Series. It’s a very enjoyable romance and I would definitely recommend it.
I got around to rereading this book today and I forgot how much I loved it.
I’m always a huge fan of characters like Crash, tough and muscular but sweet. It was also very interesting to read a book where a character suffered from MS. I know very little about MS, so it was nice to get some information about that. Crash also had to deal with deciding whether she wanted to and was able to be with someone with MS while Jill had to deal with her own personal issues tied to her diagnosis two years prior. I especially loved the introduction of support groups for both main characters as a way to allow them to get information from people with more experience than them. This book is very well-written and watching the two characters grow together was an amazing experience. I also thought it was a nice touch to have the movie Jill was acting in be Shaken to the Core .
The only thing that kept me from rating it a 5/5 was the relapse towards the end. I kind of wish it had been a little earlier for more time to deal with the relapse and what relapses can mean to the couple, but it still works as it is. I love the side characters and I may end up rereading the other books in the Hollywood Series sometime this year as well.
I’d love to read more about the two sometime in the future, though I could say that about any of Jae’s characters especially in the Hollywood Series. It’s a very enjoyable romance and I would definitely recommend it.
dream_a_little_book's review against another edition
5.0
I absolutely loved this book! I read it in a day! The last time that happened was years ago.
zefrien's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
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
4.75
wc4's review against another edition
5.0
This is the 1st romance I've read with a main character who has a chronic, potentially debilitating illness. Jill has been diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis and has resolved not to be in a relationship. She meets Crash, a vibrant, fearless stunt woman. I like how the book deals with both sides of the equation. Jill does not want to become a burden to anyone, esp. if her physical condition deteriorates. Crash has to figure out whether she's willing to commit to Jill knowing things might get worse. A+ work again from Jae.
camillessi's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
medium-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
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