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sparklycowboy's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
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
5.0
I was in the mood for something funny and easy to read (listen to) and this really fit what I was looking for!! A wonderful and entertaining storyline with hilarious, relatable characters. I love books with characters I can look to as role models or inspirations, especially because of the way they deal with the their own flaws.
I enjoyed the light romantic plot line that wasn’t overly erotic or graphic. Now, the book isn’t all sunshine and rainbows, there is conflict and sadness and grief, but it’s dealt with in humorous, wholesome and heartwarming ways.
I enjoyed the light romantic plot line that wasn’t overly erotic or graphic. Now, the book isn’t all sunshine and rainbows, there is conflict and sadness and grief, but it’s dealt with in humorous, wholesome and heartwarming ways.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Cancer and Grief
Minor: Mental illness and Domestic abuse
slpellicci's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
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
5.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death, Cancer, and Misogyny
impalalibrary's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
I had high hopes for this book, and it did not disappoint!
I’ve never felt this connected to characters, it felt like I actually knew them and lived among them.
I love how we meet all these different people trough both Leena and Eilleen’s eyes and grow to love them more and more.
The slow burn(s) is definitely slow, but so so good and so worth it!
Also, this was my first time crying over a book, lol.
Definitely a new favourite book, and it will be hard to ever find a better one❤️
I’ve never felt this connected to characters, it felt like I actually knew them and lived among them.
I love how we meet all these different people trough both Leena and Eilleen’s eyes and grow to love them more and more.
The slow burn(s) is definitely slow, but so so good and so worth it!
Also, this was my first time crying over a book, lol.
Definitely a new favourite book, and it will be hard to ever find a better one❤️
Content Warnings
Moderate: Cancer
Minor: Child death
cassienolan's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
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
4.25
Content Warnings
Moderate: Cancer, Infidelity, Terminal illness, and Toxic relationship
monicafaith4's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
Beth O’Leary knows how to write female characters! In other hands I probably would have hated Leena because it’s so easy to take motivated woman characters and make them neurotic and cold. Instead, O’Leary writes characters who are relatable and multidimensional. And Grandma? A TREASURE. What a lovely read!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Cancer, and Terminal illness
Moderate: Panic attacks/disorders
Minor: Vomit
danil_knits's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief
Moderate: Terminal illness, Cancer, Toxic relationship, and Emotional abuse
lenaricharz's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
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? No
3.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death, Mental illness, Cancer, and Child death
Minor: Toxic relationship and Infidelity
molly_appleby's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
sad
slow-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
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief, Cancer, and Death
Minor: Mental illness, Domestic abuse, and Panic attacks/disorders
phoebemagdalena's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Despite the slow start I found myself reading this book at a breakneck speed, eager to find out what each Eileen was getting up to. Heartwarming and a little heartbreaking, always a tad funny
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death and Cancer
Minor: Domestic abuse