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emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
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:
No
So heart achingly beautiful but still laugh out loud funny in the way only Abby Jimenez can write. Every Abby Jimenez book I pick up is my new favorite and this one was no exception.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Dementia
Moderate: Animal cruelty, Child abuse, Death, Death of parent
it was, as the librarian told me, mid. a long distance relationship is a new for me in romance books. it was cute but some dialogue and scenes were typical of wattpad stories? i also got annoyed by there always being issues with the relationship but only on her side
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death
Minor: Dementia
emotional
funny
informative
reflective
sad
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:
Complicated
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Bullying, Chronic illness, Death, Emotional abuse, Infidelity, Physical abuse, Dementia, Death of parent
Moderate: Death of parent
emotional
hopeful
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
As someone who is married to the person she was in a long-distance relationship for over two years, this really hit home. The feelings Abby Jimenez captured and the absolute magic and bittersweetness of being together brought back so many memories to me. It was a beautiful story, with depth, lovable characters, and seemingly impossible circumstances to overcome. As always, Abby Jimenez captures another beautiful love story.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Dementia
Minor: Animal cruelty, Death, Emotional abuse
emotional
funny
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:
Complicated
Content Warnings
Graphic: Terminal illness
Moderate: Animal cruelty, Death
Minor: Child abuse, Cursing, Sexual content
Content Warnings
Graphic: Dementia
Moderate: Animal cruelty, Death
Minor: Emotional abuse, Physical abuse
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
N/A
No. No no no no no.
You’re telling me that I just read a book that contains:
- an unhealthy codependent relationship where they don’t communicate
- an apologist view on ignoring the wishes of a disabled individual
AND
- an apologist view on cheating on your disabled spouse
Then the author tries to wrap it up in the guise of a super romantic love story. Emphasis on tries.
I found myself bored by both characters, thinking they just need to break up, and wondering why I was supposed to be surprised by the dad cheating and not wanting to take care of the mom
It gets a 2 for some good banter moments but that’s it.
You’re telling me that I just read a book that contains:
- an unhealthy codependent relationship where they don’t communicate
- an apologist view on ignoring the wishes of a disabled individual
AND
- an apologist view on cheating on your disabled spouse
Then the author tries to wrap it up in the guise of a super romantic love story. Emphasis on tries.
I found myself bored by both characters, thinking they just need to break up, and wondering why I was supposed to be surprised by
It gets a 2 for some good banter moments but that’s it.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Dementia
Minor: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Child abuse, Death, Violence, Car accident, Gaslighting
emotional
funny
hopeful
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
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Child abuse, Death, Dementia
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
LOVED IT. Could not put it down. I love the thought and effort both put into the relationship even though they each had nothing. The relationship between the family members was spot on as well and played a nice part in breaking up the romantic longing. I liked how the epilogue wasn't just "they got pregnant and lived happily ever after". I enjoyed hearing more about their mom and how they were working to keep her at home still. I loved the addition of Dr. Hank and how his friends helped the up and coming vet keep his business going, that was so heartwarming
Content Warnings
Graphic: Dementia
Moderate: Death, Physical abuse
Minor: Alcoholism, Animal cruelty, Animal death, Infidelity, Grief
emotional
hopeful
sad
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
I really want to love these books, but I don’t think Jimenez’s books are for me. Every now and then she’ll write a really emotional zinger of a sentence or explain an emotion beautifully. But overall the plots and characters are not enough for me. I don’t know how to explain it better than that. I’ve read a few of her books and I just always feel a bit unsatisfied after. And also sad. I appreciate the raw emotions but ultimately I think I’m just after a different type of writing style.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Dementia
Moderate: Grief
Minor: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Child abuse, Cursing, Death, Emotional abuse, Infidelity, Mental illness, Physical abuse, Sexual content, Medical content, Gaslighting, Injury/Injury detail