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camillatd's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
sad
slow-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
3.75
Let me start off by saying that this is not a lighthearted romance. Mhairi McFarlane does deal with heavier themes in her work than some of her peers, especially so in this book. Just Last Night deals with grief, friendship, healing, and love in unexpected places. I ended up having very mixed feelings about this book, mainly because of the pacing. The first half (maybe even the first two thirds) is mainly a heavy, sad meditation on grief, betrayal, and friendship. I found it hard to get through, but I trusted in Mhairi McFarlane to make it worthwhile.
I'm glad I stuck it out, because I loved the final third of the book.I was initially worried that Eve would end up with her one-that-got-away, Ed, kind of like in McFarlane's You Had Me At Hello. But of course, once Finlay entered the scene, I knew what direction the book would take. The Byronic hero trope, while sometimes overdone, was actually executed quite well here, and the Mr. Darcy-esque unraveling of Finlay's layers endeared me to his character. Most of all, I was really, really glad that Eve became acquainted with her self worth and ended up finding what she deserved. As ever, McFarlane's treatment of the nuances in relationships (of all kinds) took center stage in this book. The themes of loss, forgiveness, and healing were handled beautifully. If you're looking for a light, fluffy read, probably skip this one. But if you can stomach a story of tragedy, recovery, and ultimately, love, then this will deliver.
I'm glad I stuck it out, because I loved the final third of the book.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Car accident, Death, Grief, Dementia, and Child abuse
Moderate: Toxic friendship
gtrue21's review against another edition
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
Moderate: Car accident, Child abuse, Death, Dementia, Physical abuse, Injury/Injury detail, Infidelity, and Grief
pontmercying's review against another edition
emotional
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
end of year roundup, wow i really did not keep anything up to date in 2021
i liked this book a lot!! the beginning was ROUGH to get through for me because i did not expectone of the characters to die . i simply did not see that coming. there were several other twists i didn't expect to see in this, but i thought overall it was well executed and very engaging.
i liked this book a lot!! the beginning was ROUGH to get through for me because i did not expect
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death, Child abuse, and Grief
katieemilys's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
relaxing
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? It's complicated
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief
Moderate: Car accident, Death, and Child abuse
siob___'s review against another edition
emotional
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
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Car accident, and Grief
claravalente's review against another edition
emotional
funny
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Car accident, Death, and Grief
Moderate: Child abuse, Toxic friendship, and Dementia
araceli1022's review against another edition
emotional
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
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
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief, Death, and Dementia
Moderate: Death of parent and Mental illness
Minor: Child abuse
mollywill's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Physical abuse, Child abuse, Death, and Grief
rosereads_books's review against another edition
I seem to be in the minority here… I almost dnf-ed in the first chapters because the way grief was described is so intense, I could feel my mental health slipping down the drain. I did continue, but I don’t like Eve, and I don’t care what happens to the other characters, so yeah. not for me
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death and Grief
maggies's review against another edition
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
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Car accident, Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Grief, and Physical abuse