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caseythereader's review
challenging
emotional
funny
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcohol, Alcoholism, Death of parent, Death, Emotional abuse, Cancer, Drug use, Domestic abuse, Suicide, Terminal illness, Cursing, Grief, Infidelity, Medical content, and Sexual content
ashleysbookthoughts's review
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
I really didn’t like this book at first. I thought it was kind of boring and that the characters lacked depth. BUT! About 100 pages in, the narrative shifted away from the present and into Dava’s past, giving tons of insight into her business, her relationships, and her flaws. And she was so damn relatable. I adored this part of the book, where I got to really be in Dava’s life and experience the ups and downs through her eyes.
Up until the last 100 pages or so, I was always less invested in the present timeline with Dava’s adult children. They took a long time to get fleshed out and often felt a little one dimensional to me. Though part of me wonders if this was intentional, as until late in the book the siblings really don’t know each other.
By the end, though, the characters learned important truths about each other and themselves, resulting in an emotional, heartwarming read.
All in all, though it has its flaws, this is a solid debut. I’ll definitely check out whatever Ramisetti writes next.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death of parent, Grief, and Infidelity
Moderate: Cancer and Emotional abuse
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