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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, Infidelity, Physical abuse, and Grief
Minor: Emotional abuse and Panic attacks/disorders
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: Infidelity, Toxic relationship, Medical content, and Death of parent
Minor: Bullying, Drug use, and Vomit
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, Drug use, Eating disorder, Fatphobia, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Violence, Grief, and Death of parent
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
memorable'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
4.5
This book is not just a book about romantic love, but also about platonic love between friends. And about loss and grief.
Edit: thinking more about it, I gotta admit that the ending was a bit too rushed for me. Some much happened on the last 50 pages, that I wish the book would’ve been a bit longer.
Graphic: Death and Grief
Moderate: Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Infidelity, Physical abuse, Toxic relationship, and Dementia
Minor: Addiction, Adult/minor relationship, Cancer, Panic attacks/disorders, Car accident, Death of parent, and Acephobia/Arophobia
Description of dead body Being in love with a friend for years Mentioning of J.K.R.