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skye_era_books's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75
The first 90% I would’ve given this a solid 4 stars — not bad at all, but not my favorite. But oh my god the last 10% why is Sadie absolutely insufferable??? Girl shut the fuck up this is not the end of the world??? I’m realizing how much of a pick-me she was throughout the entire book like GIRL. I did like Jack but I feel that his character could have been more developed. I did also enjoy the side characters and the fact that they took Sadie aside to have an intervention because this girl needed it badly.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexual content
Minor: Grief, Car accident, Emotional abuse, and Death of parent
pianokeys's review against another edition
emotional
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
sad
fast-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
3.75
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death of parent, Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, Grief, and Physical abuse
readwithria's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
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
4.5
Lease on Love was an absolutely adorable book! I thoroughly enjoyed every second of it.
I’ve been lucky enough to read two of Falon Ballard’s other books as ARCs, so when I saw that I could immediately check out Lease of Love from the library I knew it was a sign to finish her backlist. Sadie and Jack are such amazing complements to each other, and they support each other so well. I loved reading about their relationship with each other and with their friends!
Read this book if you love
💐 forced proximity
💐 slow burn
💐 strangers to friends to lovers
💐 family trauma
💐 therapy rep
💐 found family
Falon Ballard is now officially an auto-buy author for me. 4.5 stars.
I’ve been lucky enough to read two of Falon Ballard’s other books as ARCs, so when I saw that I could immediately check out Lease of Love from the library I knew it was a sign to finish her backlist. Sadie and Jack are such amazing complements to each other, and they support each other so well. I loved reading about their relationship with each other and with their friends!
Read this book if you love
💐 forced proximity
💐 slow burn
💐 strangers to friends to lovers
💐 family trauma
💐 therapy rep
💐 found family
Falon Ballard is now officially an auto-buy author for me. 4.5 stars.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cursing, Sexual content, Grief, and Alcohol
Moderate: Emotional abuse and Death of parent
takarakei's review against another edition
hopeful
medium-paced
- 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
3.5
I'm currently slumping, but I did listen to it in a day so there's that.
The journey Sadie goes on from getting screwed over in her corporate job to finding something she really wants to do was real for me. I understand she has some past family trauma but we didn't really know why she is so self-deprecating until a bit too far in, so by that point it was a bit overdone.
I do love some forced proximity (they are strangers who move in together because NYC housing costs). Jack is a superb book boyfriend, really top notch and must be protected at all costs. I really kept reading for him because he's IT. I wanted to give him a big hug this whole book.
3/5 🌶️
The journey Sadie goes on from getting screwed over in her corporate job to finding something she really wants to do was real for me. I understand she has some past family trauma but we didn't really know why she is so self-deprecating until a bit too far in, so by that point it was a bit overdone.
I do love some forced proximity (they are strangers who move in together because NYC housing costs). Jack is a superb book boyfriend, really top notch and must be protected at all costs. I really kept reading for him because he's IT. I wanted to give him a big hug this whole book.
3/5 🌶️
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content and Death of parent
Moderate: Car accident, Emotional abuse, and Grief
beesneysbooks's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
i love jack and will die for this man. i want to be sadie. i am having withdrawals already.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death of parent, Gaslighting, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, and Grief
laheath's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
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
4.0
Thank goodness for supportive friends because these two main characters have some issues from their past that are preventing them from having healthy personal relationships and professional success. The secondary characters were also funny and I enjoyed their stories as well, without them detracting from the main plotline. The female MC's past is briefly explained, and though her excuses and whining become an old refrain, it's not until the very end that she decides to do something about it. The male MC's past is partially explained fairly early, but the secrets he keeps also threaten to destroy their relationship. Although the meeting of the two MC's seems a little far-fetched, it's original and makes for a sweet story.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content, Death of parent, and Emotional abuse
Moderate: Mental illness, Alcohol, Cursing, and Grief
Minor: Racism and Panic attacks/disorders
dianaschmidty's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
sad
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
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Mental illness, Grief, and Panic attacks/disorders
Moderate: Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, Death of parent, Death, and Abandonment
kaydeedickins's review against another edition
emotional
funny
inspiring
sad
medium-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
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief, Sexual content, Alcohol, and Cursing
Moderate: Death of parent and Emotional abuse
Minor: Car accident, Toxic relationship, Classism, Gaslighting, Racism, Sexism, and Alcoholism
oliviastewart716's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
(4.5/5🌟) This is going to sound strange, but the writing in this feels very millennial. It took me about 100 pages to get used to the writing and then I was sucked in. The connection/love between these two characters is so wholesome. And the found family vibe is great.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death of parent and Grief
Moderate: Emotional abuse
fernylace's review against another edition
dark
emotional
hopeful
medium-paced
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Cute. Liked the depiction of mental health challenges and grief in the story. Was hard to read sometimes though.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Emotional abuse
Minor: Grief