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mangosugar's review against another edition
emotional
funny
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Rape
Moderate: Child abuse
aseel_reads's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
hopeful
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
Just another sweet story by this author. I was a bit worried that I wouldn't vibe with their relationship during the first flashback, but it quickly became very engrossing and I wanted to understand their history immediately.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Addiction, Alcohol, Sexual assault, Toxic friendship, Toxic relationship, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, Homophobia, Drug abuse, Mental illness, Sexual harassment, Alcoholism, Child abuse, Bullying, and Classism
imds's review against another edition
- 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? Yes
3.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Infidelity, Sexual assault, Stalking, Toxic friendship, Emotional abuse, Homophobia, Mental illness, Vomit, Alcoholism, Car accident, Child abuse, Classism, Confinement, and Gaslighting
Moderate: Eating disorder
lellaphant's review
dark
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
I was so excited for this book, expecting an adorable romcom to go in my stack of summer reading!
In actuality I liked maybe 2 of the main characters, I spent the last 2/3 of the book desperately hoping Addie and Dylan wouldn’t get back together, and Dylan’s thoughts made me want to tear my hair out. By the time I had 50 pages left I was actively hate-reading because I was so annoyed with Dylan.
I am impressed with the way Beth O’Leary dealt with heavy topics so well and in such a realistic way, but I wish she would have either 1) set higher expectations for individual growth or 2) given Addie some self-respect.
Caveats to my feelings include: Dylan reminds me way too much of a friend’s boyfriend who treats her horribly and I strongly identify with Addie.
In actuality I liked maybe 2 of the main characters, I spent the last 2/3 of the book desperately hoping Addie and Dylan wouldn’t get back together, and Dylan’s thoughts made me want to tear my hair out. By the time I had 50 pages left I was actively hate-reading because I was so annoyed with Dylan.
I am impressed with the way Beth O’Leary dealt with heavy topics so well and in such a realistic way, but I wish she would have either 1) set higher expectations for individual growth or 2) given Addie some self-respect.
Caveats to my feelings include: Dylan reminds me way too much of a friend’s boyfriend who treats her horribly and I strongly identify with Addie.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexual assault, Child abuse, and Alcoholism
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