Reviews with content warning for Death of parent - Love and Other Words

I didn't like the structure of the book, because every time I felt like the story finally progessed, it switched to a different point in time or a different perspective, leaving me hanging. The ending was suprising and sad and overall pretty good, but I didn't enjoy anything before because I was constantly frustrated by the lack of communication and the feeling that important parts of the story are hidden for the sake of a grand finale

also did they really agree in the end that him sleeping with another girl wasn't that big of a deal because he was drunk? Uhm, no, it still is a very big deal in my book

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ktdaugherty's review against another edition

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emotional hopeful medium-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

4.0

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3bobbielee's review against another edition

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emotional hopeful 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? It's complicated

5.0

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cmab's review against another edition

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challenging dark emotional funny hopeful lighthearted mysterious reflective tense 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

5.0

The depth of feeling in this book stuck me in a way lots of my 5* reads don’t. One of the author’s love for the setting really bled through the pages. The way they captured teenage infatuation and the early, gentle stages of young relationships was brilliant. Grief was a constant companion throughout and I was desperate to find out more about Duncan and the first fallout of Macy and Elliot’s relationship.

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readwithria's review against another edition

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emotional lighthearted 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? It's complicated

4.0

Love & Other Words was a sweet and surprising romance that made me laugh, tear up, and feel a whole gambit of deep emotions. It was a great time, and if you’re looking for a lighthearted yet emotional romance I would definitely recommend it.

Macy and Elliot, especially in the “then” chapters of the book, are so sweet! Seeing their relationship grow from new friends to new love was so sweet, and I’m glad the book was structured the way it was. I do think some of the chapters were a little short, but the back and forth between then and now worked really well for me.

I do wish we had gotten a little bit more time in the now after their reconciliation, but other than that and

the open door teen sex scene, which while it worked in context still always gives me the ick in adult books

I had a really great time with this book.

This was only my second book by Christina Lauren, and it won’t be my last. 4 stars.

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fairytales's review against another edition

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emotional hopeful sad 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? It's complicated

4.5

This book has stuck with me and made me think more than many other romances…I think because of the sad parts.

The idea of Macy grieving and being sad for 11 years just guts me. Having her lose both her parents and Elliot is so heartbreaking.

I do wish that the authors had talked a bit more about mental health and counseling for both characters, especially Macey, in the present day because I think she could really use that support—even if it was just a mention of starting therapy.

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purple_octopus's review

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challenging emotional hopeful reflective sad slow-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

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