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abidavisf's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
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? No
4.5
Tragic and beautiful and hopeful.
The pacing of this tale was perfect. Even with Elliott’s ability to say exactly how he feels at any moment (we can’t help but stan), there was no rush with this romance. Eleven years has passed, so what’s one more day? This tale felt realistic even in its tragedy and overwhelming coincidences.
I devoured Love & Other Words in five hours. Stunning.
The pacing of this tale was perfect. Even with Elliott’s ability to say exactly how he feels at any moment (we can’t help but stan), there was no rush with this romance. Eleven years has passed, so what’s one more day? This tale felt realistic even in its tragedy and overwhelming coincidences.
I devoured Love & Other Words in five hours. Stunning.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Car accident, Grief, Cancer, Infidelity, Medical content, Death of parent, and Terminal illness
theinstabookworm's review
emotional
reflective
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
After not having luck with Christina Lauren's books, I told myself I wouldn't read any more from them. But, I continued to see this one all over, so I decided to give it a try.
I definitely think this is their most cohesive novel in terms of the writing. It wasn't obvious that the book had been written by two people, which is what I had a hard time with when reading their other books. I've seen this compared to EVERY SUMMER AFTER by Carley Fortune, but I have to say I liked ESA more. It took me so long to read this and I think it could have been 100ish pages shorter. This was a book completely centered around miscommunication. Like all books with this trope, all they had to do was talk to each other. But no, let's go years not talking because we have different interpretations of how things went down between us. 🙄😑 I liked the Then chapters more than the Now chapters. I probably won't read another Christina Lauren book, but never say never.
I definitely think this is their most cohesive novel in terms of the writing. It wasn't obvious that the book had been written by two people, which is what I had a hard time with when reading their other books. I've seen this compared to EVERY SUMMER AFTER by Carley Fortune, but I have to say I liked ESA more. It took me so long to read this and I think it could have been 100ish pages shorter. This was a book completely centered around miscommunication. Like all books with this trope, all they had to do was talk to each other. But no, let's go years not talking because we have different interpretations of how things went down between us. 🙄😑 I liked the Then chapters more than the Now chapters. I probably won't read another Christina Lauren book, but never say never.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Cancer, Death of parent, Drug abuse, and Car accident
carlotamoreira7's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death of parent and Grief
Minor: Car accident, Sexual assault, and Cancer
an_a_list_alias's review
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? Yes
4.75
I love this book! The characters, the character development, the writing, everything! Even though it's downright heartbreaking at times, in the end I would still consider it a comforting and cozy read. Would recommend for my fellow lonely fellows 😭
Content Warnings
Moderate: Infidelity, Car accident, Death of parent, Cancer, and Grief
mari_is_here's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death of parent, Car accident, and Death
Moderate: Cancer and Sexual assault
readinglanes_07's review
emotional
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death, Medical content, Drug abuse, Death of parent, Car accident, Cancer, and Terminal illness
madinotmaddie's review
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
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
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death of parent, Alcoholism, Cancer, Car accident, Cursing, Grief, Death, Panic attacks/disorders, and Sexual content
e_scribb's review
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
I am 29 years old. This is the first book that has ever made me actually cry.
Content Warnings
Minor: Car accident, Cancer, and Infidelity
bookishmegggs's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Let me start by saying this book will 💔 and make you 🥺 you get the back and fourth of the now and then so it pieces together the story of why things are the way they in the present… from the beginning you know for sure 1 possibly 2 life altering events happen, so I was stressed out the whole time reading it 😰 I am annoyed with Elliot and Macy thinking if only she could turn back time and avoid both heartbreaks, but then what would have become of her and Elliot if she didn’t see it with her own eyes, especially since he thought it was her? I was satisfied with the ending but my heart is gonna take some time ❤️🩹 this has been on my TBR for a while and it was a heavy read for me, I know people say they love it and would go back through and read it again and again but nope this is a 1 and done for me… I don’t think I was made for the whole 2nd chance romance trope.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death of parent
Moderate: Car accident and Cancer
Minor: Addiction
cnannery19's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death, Death of parent, Car accident, and Grief
Minor: Cancer and Terminal illness