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ahpets's review against another edition
emotional
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
Content Warnings
Moderate: Cancer, Rape, Abandonment, Sexual assault, Cursing, Death, Death of parent, Car accident, Grief, Alcohol, and Sexual content
zoe_archambault's review against another edition
emotional
lighthearted
fast-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
3.5
cute and heart-breaking. just what i needed. will be immediately forgotten
Content Warnings
Graphic: Car accident
Moderate: Drug use, Vomit, Death, Death of parent, Alcohol, and Sexual content
Minor: Cancer
justovereherereading's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
sad
tense
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? It's complicated
4.25
I love anything by Christina Lauren and this was no exception.
The ‘now’ and ‘then’ alternate chapters kept me page turning; I wanted to delve deeper into their story, to learn more about the characters and what had led them to the 11 year gap in their friendship. The ending didn’t disappoint.
The ‘now’ and ‘then’ alternate chapters kept me page turning; I wanted to delve deeper into their story, to learn more about the characters and what had led them to the 11 year gap in their friendship. The ending didn’t disappoint.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Car accident and Death of parent
Moderate: Sexual content and Alcohol
Minor: Blood and Vomit
margaretrose's review against another edition
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
This would have been a solidly 4 or 4.5 star book but man the last third really ruined it for me. The events behind the fallout between Elliott and Macy were just too much to come back from and I feel like Elliott's part wasn't really explored enough
Elliott was sexually assaulted, which is not explicitly stated (and therefore acknowledged imo by Macy) so there's no empathy or acknowledgement of *his* trauma. Macy's dad's death is so intrinsically tied to Elliott's "betrayal" I cannot believe that their relationship can so easily come back from that. Maybe I've never loved anyone that much but the end really left a sour taste in my mouth
Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Alcohol, Car accident, and Death of parent
annamay1021's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
sad
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
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content, Grief, and Death of parent
Moderate: Alcohol
saraavowlerr's review
emotional
funny
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
I liked the ending and the reasoning why I just wish everything else around it was told better. They reunited way too fast and Macy was the worst main character I’ve ever read ever.
He growled way too much
He growled way too much
Content Warnings
Minor: Car accident, Cursing, Alcohol, Death of parent, and Infidelity
samflowerv6's review against another edition
emotional
inspiring
reflective
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? Yes
4.0
It’s not that I didn’t like it. I totally did. And… it feels like the Christina Lauren’s books all have very similar plots with miscommunication tropes. Elliot is an all time favorite book bf. I think the authors really didn’t address how Elliot was sexual assaulted by Emma. It was was brushed off as a mistake. I would’ve liked more about him being supported too and less miscommunication tropes. It just broke my heart what happened to him and he deserved therapy and lots of hugs I love Elliot and Macy. If Macy had said half the things she thought during the “now” timeline, the book would’ve been half as long. But regardless. Macy and Elliot made my heart hurt and I’ll never forget them. Their tension and childhood best friends, to strangers to ENDGAME. GOD I LOVE ELLIOT!!!
“Favorite word?” he whispers.
I don’t even hesitate: “You.”
“Why can’t everyone be like you?”
“I can be enough of your world that it feels like everyone is.”
“I like your kind of quiet. Your heart isn’t quiet.”
“Well, you’re more, too. You’re my best everything.”
“You broke up with her last night?”
He nods … “You’re the love of my life. I assumed I would get over you eventually, but seeing you yesterday?” He shakes his head. “I couldn’t go home to someone else and pretend to love her with everything I have.”
“I think of her everywhere. She is everywhere, in every moment, and also she’s in no one moment. She misses every single one of my moments and I’m not sure who that is harder for: me surviving here without her, or her without me, existing wherever she is.”
“Favorite word?” he whispers.
I don’t even hesitate: “You.”
“Why can’t everyone be like you?”
“I can be enough of your world that it feels like everyone is.”
“I like your kind of quiet. Your heart isn’t quiet.”
“Well, you’re more, too. You’re my best everything.”
“You broke up with her last night?”
He nods … “You’re the love of my life. I assumed I would get over you eventually, but seeing you yesterday?” He shakes his head. “I couldn’t go home to someone else and pretend to love her with everything I have.”
“I think of her everywhere. She is everywhere, in every moment, and also she’s in no one moment. She misses every single one of my moments and I’m not sure who that is harder for: me surviving here without her, or her without me, existing wherever she is.”
Content Warnings
Graphic: Car accident, Terminal illness, Infidelity, Alcohol, Death, Death of parent, Sexual content, Grief, and Sexual assault
kat_rowlen's review
emotional
funny
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? Yes
3.5
Good for a beach read or a pallet cleanser! It was a sweet story that made me feel several different emotions. The ending fell a little flat for me however, and a few plot points weren’t executed the best
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcohol, Sexual content, Infidelity, Car accident, Death of parent, and Grief
chelle22's review
emotional
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Infidelity, Grief, Pregnancy, Abandonment, Alcohol, Car accident, Drug use, Cancer, Deadnaming, Death, Cursing, Death of parent, Sexual content, Vomit, and Panic attacks/disorders
kaitlynk_thatpageturninglife's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
sad
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
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death of parent and Car accident
Minor: Chronic illness, Mental illness, and Alcohol