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baileysmiless'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
4.5
Minor: Death, Car accident, Child abuse, Emotional abuse, and Physical abuse
lucyduller's review against another edition
- 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
Graphic: Death, Car accident, Domestic abuse, and Grief
Moderate: Domestic abuse, Child abuse, and Physical abuse
le3713's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Moderate: Death, Dementia, and Infidelity
Minor: Child abuse and Physical abuse
gm_vak's review against another edition
- 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
3.5
Graphic: Abandonment, Alcohol, Car accident, Child abuse, Death, Death of parent, Dementia, Grief, Infidelity, Mental illness, Physical abuse, Toxic friendship, and Toxic relationship
oddsoul's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
Moderate: Death, Grief, Physical abuse, Child abuse, and Infidelity
Minor: Panic attacks/disorders
Death/Grief:cuddlewithbooks's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
If this book isn't the epitome of love and loss. My heart is so big and my eyes are brimming with tears. This book felt real and hard and beautiful and I could not stop thinking about it when I had the heart to pick it up and read.
It is funny and deep and sweet and beautiful. I don't know what else to say other than if you are looking for a book that will hurt you and heal you, pick this one up.
Graphic: Death and Physical abuse
marinaf's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Graphic: Car accident
Moderate: Child abuse, Physical abuse, Infidelity, and Grief
Minor: Panic attacks/disorders and Emotional abuse
aqtbenz's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
4.5
Graphic: Death, Physical abuse, and Grief
Moderate: Death of parent, Toxic relationship, Medical content, and Infidelity
Minor: Vomit, Drug use, and Bullying
now_booking's review against another edition
- 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
The premise is that Eve has a seemingly perfect best friend group of thirty-somethings she’s known since secondary school. But when tragedy strikes, it reveals that there are lots of secrets and resentments bubbling other and it’s possible love and friendship aren’t enough to keep the group together.
It’s hard to describe this novel when you’re trying to be as spoiler-free as possible. I have so many quotes saved from this novel- quotes I highlighted because they were astute, ones I saved because they were hilariously and brilliantly witty and funny, quotes I saved because they were healing and perfect in the way they described something that is difficult to talk about in grief or betrayal or pain or even love. The themes of friendship, loss, grief and family are dealt with really well in this book. I loved how the author built a mystery around truth and perception with the victimization of one of the characters. I also like that this was a story of healing, of forgiveness and reconciliation sometimes, but also of just moving forward. This book was absolutely gorgeous and took me on a rollercoaster for emotions. It’s not quite romance, nor is it entirely a rom-com, or chick lit- perhaps it can be likened most to women’s fiction. Whatever genre it is though, I highly highly highly recommend.
I received a complimentary copy of this book from William Morrow Books.
Graphic: Alcoholism, Child abuse, Death, Death of parent, Drug use, Fatphobia, Eating disorder, Grief, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, and Violence
gcorapi's review against another edition
- 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
4.0
Graphic: Grief
Moderate: Death
Minor: Physical abuse