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ktownsend's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death and Grief
Moderate: Child abuse and Physical abuse
Minor: Dementia
theespressoedition's review against another edition
emotional
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
What an emotional roller coaster this book took me on! I was not anticipating it even a little bit and I honestly loved every heartbreaking minute of it.
I highly recommend going into this one with as little information as possible. That being said, I won't be sharing much in this review so as not to give anything away.
This book has a truly beautiful found family vibe to it that I absolutely loved. It was filled with complicated friendships that really brought something special to the story. While there was definitely romance in the book, it wasn't at the forefront of the plot. Shockingly, I appreciated that. I say "shockingly" because I'm someone who prefers a strong romance plot more often than not. But it made sense to keep it simple for the sake of this particular storyline.
I cried at least five times while I was reading, which isn't as typical for me. It was a pretty profound book overall with a lot of fantastic elements. Oh, and while it does handle more challenging topics, there is a cheerful ending.
Truly a fantastic novel. I'll admit that I wasn't the biggest fan ever of If I Never Met You, but after loving Just Last Night so much, I'm very much willing to continue reading her books!
I highly recommend going into this one with as little information as possible. That being said, I won't be sharing much in this review so as not to give anything away.
This book has a truly beautiful found family vibe to it that I absolutely loved. It was filled with complicated friendships that really brought something special to the story. While there was definitely romance in the book, it wasn't at the forefront of the plot. Shockingly, I appreciated that. I say "shockingly" because I'm someone who prefers a strong romance plot more often than not. But it made sense to keep it simple for the sake of this particular storyline.
I cried at least five times while I was reading, which isn't as typical for me. It was a pretty profound book overall with a lot of fantastic elements. Oh, and while it does handle more challenging topics, there is a cheerful ending.
Truly a fantastic novel. I'll admit that I wasn't the biggest fan ever of If I Never Met You, but after loving Just Last Night so much, I'm very much willing to continue reading her books!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Car accident, Death, Cursing, Grief, Toxic friendship, and Toxic relationship
dg15's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
medium-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
4.75
Definitely in my top 5 books I've ever read. Marketed as a rom-com but it's definitely women's fiction with romance sprinkled in lightly. So so so so so good. Would've gone all the way to 5 stars, but the ending felt a little bit rushed.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death
Minor: Child abuse
beccaruthe's review against another edition
dark
emotional
funny
sad
tense
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
4.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse
Moderate: Drug use, Death, Dementia, Gaslighting, Infidelity, Grief, and Car accident
Minor: Death of parent, Sexual content, Terminal illness, Physical abuse, Alcoholism, and Panic attacks/disorders
katgent's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Car accident
Moderate: Dementia, Death, and Child abuse
lauraeb's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
I thought the ending could have been structured better (SPOILER the trauma reveal at the end of the book felt convoluted) but I enjoyed the rest of the story
Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief
Moderate: Dementia and Infidelity
Minor: Death, Car accident, and Domestic abuse
sandysmith's review against another edition
emotional
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Read as Last Night with the word Just being removed from the title in the UK. Contaibs SPOILERS. A sad story centering on a group of friends but mainly from Eves point of view. It's not a traditional rom com as it's a story of grief, and loss, and working through friendship relationships. A tad rushed in parts, with some story lines not explored, such as Eves relationships with her parents/brother and how her relationship with Fin went from getting to know to love in a few pages, and likewise her disillusionment with Ed felt rushed. However it is beautifully written. If you are looking for a traditional rom com then this is probably not for you. But a fantastic writer that I will be reading more of.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death
daniella_s's review against another edition
emotional
funny
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
4.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Death, and Car accident
Moderate: Alcohol
novellybritt's review against another edition
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Dementia, and Panic attacks/disorders
Minor: Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Infidelity, Gaslighting, and Physical abuse
all of the freaking trigger warnings with this one. don't go into this thinking it is a romcom -- ITS FREAKING SAD.lpfoley's review against another edition
emotional
funny
reflective
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? No
5.0
I don’t know what exactly I expected to be honest. It’s charming in all the right ways, comfortably predictable, and when I’m having a hard time I could see myself just rereading and rereading and rereading. The humor is perfect, the relationships and characters are just complex enough to subvert a few expectations and the descriptions of grief and self realization are spot on. Such a delightful read.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Dementia, Child abuse, Infidelity, and Death
Minor: Drug use, Abandonment, and Violence