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bekacrook's review
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
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? Yes
4.0
This books covered quite a few dark and difficult themes including grief and mental illness without feeling hopeless or showing the characters only as their grief and their mental illness. It was a dominant part of Worth's character, especially at the start but it was done in a way where it wasn't trivialised or became the only thing people saw about him. Sam saw the good in him and was patient and pushed him the right amount. He was there as a support and to care and love him but knew he couldn't do all the work for Worth, he needed to realise he was worth getting support and feeling better and that he deserved that. This realisation happened slowly throughout the book and was build upon by small actions and words that he took on board.
I also loved how Worth took care of and helped Sam, it wasn't a one sided relationship. There was a lot of small gestures and he really used his actions to show how he felt and help Sam.
Such a big community feel in this book which I really liked. It made them feel a part of something and showed their importance. This is continued in the epilogue which was interesting as it was told from the perspective of a completely new character.
The amount of Worth puns did get a bit old after a while and I wished we'd seen a bit more of Sam's struggle, especially around his sister. But it was a good book with interesting characters and a hopeful undertone throughout.
I also loved how Worth took care of and helped Sam, it wasn't a one sided relationship. There was a lot of small gestures and he really used his actions to show how he felt and help Sam.
Such a big community feel in this book which I really liked. It made them feel a part of something and showed their importance. This is continued in the epilogue which was interesting as it was told from the perspective of a completely new character.
The amount of Worth puns did get a bit old after a while and I wished we'd seen a bit more of Sam's struggle, especially around his sister. But it was a good book with interesting characters and a hopeful undertone throughout.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Grief, Mental illness, and Murder
Minor: Death of parent, Self harm, and Suicidal thoughts
lost_windsock's review
emotional
hopeful
slow-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
5.0
I thought this book was a great wrap-up of the series! Both Worth and Sam had a lot of growing to do to be able to work as a real couple, and although it was hard for them both, they did it. Worth had to learn to forgive himself and let himself be loved, and Sam had to learn to be a better support by listening more and letting Worth make his own choices. All of the cameos of the previous Safe Harbor couples was nice too, and they felt like a natural and necessary addition to the story. I loved the ending, seeing them getting the life they both dreamed of having together, and it was just a really sweet story.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Mental illness, Sexual content, Cursing, Grief, and Suicidal thoughts
Moderate: Child death, Death of parent, and Medical content
Minor: Ableism, Murder, Pregnancy, and Self harm
anintrovertrambles's review
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
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
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Panic attacks/disorders, Death of parent, Murder, Suicidal thoughts, Mental illness, and Grief
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