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rencollins's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
I really, really liked this one. I love how many tough topics it tackles without ever being a book *about* those topics. I typically take a while to get into a book, but I became enamored pretty quickly with this one and it hooked me until the end.
I love roommate tropes, and I love people who communicate through written words. It was fun and unique to have those two ideas combined into this one. Additionally, the inclusion of such strong friendships and sibling relationships, and the challenge that came with those relationships, was such a nice treat. All of the supporting characters were such a delight to get to know, and they all felt like they had their own storylines and importance.
The sexual tension between the characters is unreal and so well built.
I love roommate tropes, and I love people who communicate through written words. It was fun and unique to have those two ideas combined into this one. Additionally, the inclusion of such strong friendships and sibling relationships, and the challenge that came with those relationships, was such a nice treat. All of the supporting characters were such a delight to get to know, and they all felt like they had their own storylines and importance.
The sexual tension between the characters is unreal and so well built.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Emotional abuse and Toxic relationship
mcasto's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
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? It's complicated
4.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Stalking, Gaslighting, Emotional abuse, and Toxic relationship
nicolepaul_ine's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
I loved this! She gets out of a toxic relationship and they show how it’s not easy to do that and how even in a new healthy relationship old triggers can influence things BUT that the right person will be right there with you to help and love you. I cried happy tears, what a fun concept and such a beautiful story!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gaslighting, Toxic relationship, and Stalking
adrianaslibrary's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Toxic relationship
Moderate: Domestic abuse, Terminal illness, and Stalking
Minor: Violence
yossy_cookie's review against another edition
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
I read this for a book club and I should prefix this review by saying that this book really isn't the kind of book that I usually read. I do like some romance though so I wasn't totally against reading this initially. I felt this started strong, but then seemed to go downhill after the first third and then the ending was super predictable. I didn't find that the characters were hugely engaging. Looking at the aggregate reviews on StoryGraph though, I do seem to be in the minority on this point.
I just found it disappointing overall. This could have worked better as a short story rather than a full novel.
I just found it disappointing overall. This could have worked better as a short story rather than a full novel.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Stalking, Toxic relationship, and Emotional abuse
Moderate: Medical content and Terminal illness
natasha_dean's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Stalking, Gaslighting, and Toxic relationship
Minor: Injury/Injury detail, Racism, Medical content, Infidelity, Sexual content, and Vomit
jg93's review against another edition
4.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Toxic relationship, Emotional abuse, Forced institutionalization, and Gaslighting
Moderate: Terminal illness and Medical content
Minor: Racism
lalu's review against another edition
emotional
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Very cute, I enjoyed it a lot! The ending was a bit cliché, but it wasn't cringey, so I don't mind too much.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Stalking, and Toxic relationship
creolelitbelle's review against another edition
emotional
funny
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
I do not normally read romance and can admit to probably enjoying this more as a rom-com movie. In the beginning, Leon felt very one-dimensional and like he was just moving through the motions in his own life. That happens to people, but I nearly quit the audiobook from boredom through his chapters. His brother is more interesting from jail. Tiffy has a chorus of people surrounding her, passions in life, and depth of her character that contribute to real plot points. Leon and Tiffy each grow greatly as people through either self-awareness or being more active in their own lives. Both narrators do a good job of putting emotions into their characters. A textbook toxic gaslighting relationship is in the book, but overcoming abuse is done respectfully without being patronizing. The expected 3-act romance formula happens, and I did not care for how the break-up act played out.
I loved how the phone calls throughout the book really sounded more electronic and distant as if the listener was actually hearing it through a phone and not just more regular audio. The difference in audio styles of the phone calls is a nuance and attention to detail I do not typically hear in audiobooks.
I loved how the phone calls throughout the book really sounded more electronic and distant as if the listener was actually hearing it through a phone and not just more regular audio. The difference in audio styles of the phone calls is a nuance and attention to detail I do not typically hear in audiobooks.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Toxic relationship, Stalking, Emotional abuse, and Gaslighting
Moderate: Sexual content, Alcohol, and Medical content
chaniesgirl's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
I loved it, the characters are diverse, we are following the main love story along with a few other plots that make the whole very interesting
The trigger warning I include do not relate to the main relationship
The trigger warning I include do not relate to the main relationship
Content Warnings
Graphic: Toxic relationship