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aroundthebookbend1's review against another edition
4.0
The definition of wrong timing.
I don’t even really know how to write this review. This story was an emotional roller coaster ride of angst, longing, love, and bad timing.
The push and pull between B and Jaime was crazy. Every time one would be ready, the other would not. There was never the right time, and they suffered so much because of it.
It was a frustrating read that kept pulling me back again and again. I hated B so much, but at the same time, I couldn’t help but root for her. She was flawed and broken, and made stupid and sometimes cruel decisions. But I wanted to see her get a happily ever after.
Jaime was frustrating too. But he was also incredibly patient; far more patient than I would’ve been. But a lot of the bad and heartbreaking things that happened between them would’ve been solved with just a bit of communication. An actual sit down between them at the beginning instead of the assumptions that they both had.
Overall, this was a story with very few bright spots. But I enjoyed the painful ride.
I don’t even really know how to write this review. This story was an emotional roller coaster ride of angst, longing, love, and bad timing.
The push and pull between B and Jaime was crazy. Every time one would be ready, the other would not. There was never the right time, and they suffered so much because of it.
It was a frustrating read that kept pulling me back again and again. I hated B so much, but at the same time, I couldn’t help but root for her. She was flawed and broken, and made stupid and sometimes cruel decisions. But I wanted to see her get a happily ever after.
Jaime was frustrating too. But he was also incredibly patient; far more patient than I would’ve been. But a lot of the bad and heartbreaking things that happened between them would’ve been solved with just a bit of communication. An actual sit down between them at the beginning instead of the assumptions that they both had.
Overall, this was a story with very few bright spots. But I enjoyed the painful ride.
chloe_q's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
sad
tense
slow-paced
3.0
I really enjoyed this book, especially the ending!! I only gave it 3 stars due to it being such a slow read (in my opinion) but overall great!!
alexismeyer's review against another edition
2.0
2.5 stars. How many times can two people explain how horribly toxic are they to each other over 12 years? And then they just end up married? Okay sis
whiskers_and_lipstick's review against another edition
fast-paced
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
krieg1127's review against another edition
5.0
B and Jamie's love story is definitely a roller coster. The love and heartbreak they go through are real, which makes me love them even more. This book is fantastic, and their ending was better than whiskey.
lalalauletta's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
inspiring
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
karinakashima's review against another edition
5.0
não sei por onde começar…
comecei esse livro a 2 anos atras e abandonei e que bom que fiz isso pq não ia aguentar ler antes pq agora já me doeu MUITO me lembrei do sentimento de ler Happy Place a angústia a tristeza meu coração batendo rápido e doendo a cada batida segurando minha respiração tentando não chorar,gritar. basicamente li minha dor. os capítulos do casamento do jamie me doeu sem parar um segundo. vou pensar nesse livro por anos. 3 da manhã estou com meu coração doendo EU AMO LER!!!!!
comecei esse livro a 2 anos atras e abandonei e que bom que fiz isso pq não ia aguentar ler antes pq agora já me doeu MUITO me lembrei do sentimento de ler Happy Place a angústia a tristeza meu coração batendo rápido e doendo a cada batida segurando minha respiração tentando não chorar,gritar. basicamente li minha dor. os capítulos do casamento do jamie me doeu sem parar um segundo. vou pensar nesse livro por anos. 3 da manhã estou com meu coração doendo EU AMO LER!!!!!
sarabeth318's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
I love love angst and the whiskey metaphors were the most poetic things I’ve ever read. This doesn’t get 5 stars only because I HATE cheating
monkymarzipan's review against another edition
5.0
I’m such a slut for angst and mutual pining. It’s like a new moon fanfic but less embarrassing to read in 2022. LOVE the heavy handed addiction metaphors, I was raised on Ao3 and it scratches an itch. 4.75/5, almost 5 but I deducted a quarter point for having no gay stuff
If I knew this bitch in real life I woulda stopped hanging out with her by like first semester freshmen year tho. Like it’s time to learn from our mistakes
If I knew this bitch in real life I woulda stopped hanging out with her by like first semester freshmen year tho. Like it’s time to learn from our mistakes
carolinereadsalot's review against another edition
emotional
sad
tense
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