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lilalayachi's review against another edition
5.0
It's Quan time to shine now. He was shining through the beginning and the middle of the story, but near the end, it was focusing on Anna's story. I am not complaining but little bit disappointed with the ending, I think the ending could be better if it stretch more to other aspects or perspective like their relationship or Quan's side of stories. They not even met Quan's family yet and I already expected it from the beginning of the book.
Otherwise, the story was beautiful. Maybe I don't understand fully the struggle of Anna and her life, but I felt hurt too when I read how she was struggling. I hated her sister on her behalf.
Otherwise, the story was beautiful. Maybe I don't understand fully the struggle of Anna and her life, but I felt hurt too when I read how she was struggling. I hated her sister on her behalf.
passworlds__'s review against another edition
4.0
edit: 2/27/2024
i forgot how much i love helen hoang books and i love quan and anna so much
i forgot how much i love helen hoang books and i love quan and anna so much
reesetapher's review against another edition
5.0
This book made me want to cry happy and sad tears so many times. I found so many of her struggles and growths so relatable and it is now so close to my heart.
Also, everyone needs a Quan.
Also, everyone needs a Quan.
sotet_demonom's review against another edition
5.0
I read this in less than a day... The first book in this series of standalones by this author is one I think about almost every day since reading it. I was surprised to see those MCs as side characters in this and loved it. This book had me laughing, and cringing, and tearing up... it broke my heart and slowly put it back together again in imperfectly perfect little pieces. I loved the autistic representation and the internal fight the FMC had throughout this, how supportive her "one night stand" was, and the struggles they both went through with mental and physical issues they fought every single day. I don't often read authors notes, but I feel like the note at the end is just as important as the story that came before it. The fact that the author pulled a lot of the material for this one from her own personal experiences really shows in the care and heartbreak of this book. I think the only closure that was maybe lacking in the end was the sister... bitch never did apologize, at least on page, I like to think that eventually she would have come around.
🌶️ 4/5 The spice in this was raw, caring and intentional. The chemistry with the MCs was really good how they worked through their intimacy issues and found ways to open up to each other that was unique to their own comfort levels. That bj scene early on had me cackling so hard, her original BF is the fucking worst.
🌶️ 4/5 The spice in this was raw, caring and intentional. The chemistry with the MCs was really good how they worked through their intimacy issues and found ways to open up to each other that was unique to their own comfort levels. That bj scene early on had me cackling so hard, her original BF is the fucking worst.
heathers_to_bee_read's review against another edition
4.0
This book really resonates with me. There are times when the world around you just affects you more than you're able to stand and you need to stand up for yourself and what you need for yourself. The fact that Quan stood by her and helped her through her dark times just makes me heart sing.
missemleigh's review against another edition
3.0
3/5 stars - cute but I’m still hung up on book 1 overall
cinammalee's review against another edition
emotional
inspiring
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
4.5
I love the journey Anna travels on to discover herself and unmask who she really is. It's a shame she couldn't do it earlier. This is my favourite book out of the series.