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kathigh86's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Wow... I think I'm okay after reading that book. I had to take a night to sit on my review but I'm still at a loss for words.
I have been putting off reading this book because I'm not the biggest fan of the "accidental pregnancy" trope. It's just generally not something I gravitate towards. But the way that this book portrays Win's pregnancy and her relationship with, not only Bo, but everyone around her is quite literally amazing. The pregnancy isn't always front and center, there's family dynamics, career goals, and individual trauma. It ebbed and flowed so perfectly. I was really worried that the book would slow down or lose traction after she told Bo about the pregnancy but it definitely didn't.
Win and Bo's love for each other is so pure and trusting. It really gives you hope for them as a couple. Their moments together were absolutely adorable. Bo is probably the best MMC I've encountered in a long time. Win... she is so realistic and refreshing. It's so nice to see that not everyone is on the path that they wanted by the time they're in their late 20s.
I would recommend this to people who know they like the 'accidental pregnancy' trope, but also to people who may not like that trope but want to try it anyways. This is a healthy representation of pregnancy in the non-traditional sense. Also to people who love: romance that's oh so sweet, disability rep., and a good cry.
I have been putting off reading this book because I'm not the biggest fan of the "accidental pregnancy" trope. It's just generally not something I gravitate towards. But the way that this book portrays Win's pregnancy and her relationship with, not only Bo, but everyone around her is quite literally amazing. The pregnancy isn't always front and center, there's family dynamics, career goals, and individual trauma. It ebbed and flowed so perfectly. I was really worried that the book would slow down or lose traction after she told Bo about the pregnancy but it definitely didn't.
Win and Bo's love for each other is so pure and trusting. It really gives you hope for them as a couple. Their moments together were absolutely adorable. Bo is probably the best MMC I've encountered in a long time. Win... she is so realistic and refreshing. It's so nice to see that not everyone is on the path that they wanted by the time they're in their late 20s.
I would recommend this to people who know they like the 'accidental pregnancy' trope, but also to people who may not like that trope but want to try it anyways. This is a healthy representation of pregnancy in the non-traditional sense. Also to people who love: romance that's oh so sweet, disability rep., and a good cry.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content, Suicide, Vomit, and Pregnancy
Moderate: Emotional abuse, Grief, and Death of parent
Minor: Ableism and Cancer
jmelauren's review
emotional
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
I love how caring and respectful they were of one another. Each MC was so fun and lovable. It really was a joy to follow their story! There's great character development and disabilty rep, and it was wonderful to see that instant connection followed up by them actually getting to know each other before all the I love yous.
I don't normally like epilouges, but this one was so pure and heartwarming.
On A Limb by Hannah Bonam Young
Disability rep
Meet cute
Spicy
Surprise pregnancy
Forced proximity
Instant connection
I don't normally like epilouges, but this one was so pure and heartwarming.
On A Limb by Hannah Bonam Young
Disability rep
Meet cute
Spicy
Surprise pregnancy
Forced proximity
Instant connection
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content and Pregnancy
Minor: Cancer, Suicide, and Death of parent
isajidy's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.75
Content Warnings
Moderate: Pregnancy
Minor: Cancer, Emotional abuse, Suicide, Toxic relationship, Vomit, and Death of parent
mwilder's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
relaxing
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
Content Warnings
Minor: Suicide
emily98griffin's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Well I wish it was possible to rate a book more than 5 stars…. This book made me cry (which I NEVER do), laugh, and smile. As someone with a limb difference myself, it was refreshing to finally be able to relate to a character. The writing style is so pure and unapologetic and I wish the story had 1000 more pages!! Truly the best book I’ve read this year and tied for best book I’ve ever read. I cannot praise this book enough🧡
Content Warnings
Minor: Suicide
wylieje's review against another edition
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-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
Prosthetic leg and small hand
Content Warnings
Moderate: Cancer
Minor: Suicide
rioreadsbooks's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
medium-paced
4.5
Out On A Limb
Rating : ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️.5
“Our souls were tied a long time ago, I think. We’re just finally admitting it to each other.”
“You can’t change anything by hiding it. You’ll just look back on memories and realise you tried to erase yourself. And how sad that would be.”
“And I tell myself, over and over and over again, that I can do this. Until, eventually, I feel like it’s at least a little true.”
...........................................................
This book had a completely different vibe than I was expecting, but I was here for it! It gave me all the cozy and wholesome vibes, but don't let that fool you. There was a bit of spice too 😉.
As I generally go into a book blind or based on the vibes of the cover, I did not expect this to have the pregnancy trope. However, can I say, it completely worked for this book. I really appreciated the disability representation within the book as well. Hannah Bonam-Young took such a unique approach with this plot and these characters, and I feel like the journey these characters took was literally the sweetest.
Bo, Robbie, Robert, a man with three names (IYKYK 🤣) was literally friend/boyfriend goals. He was the king of devoted to and supportive of Win during this entire book. I mean what did he do wrong at any point? Literally NOTHING! My heart was continuously swooning over Bo.
Win was, of course, so strong and independent, and she had to be with what she went through in her life. However, I loved that we got to see her evolution of trusting others with her heart, especially Bo.
These two together were magic. Instant chemistry. And, I absolutely loved their banter, their nerdiness, and their sense of humor. I loved that the purpose of the book was not the pregnancy but the journey.
⚠️Warning⚠️
Language, low spice, adult content, parental abandonment (off page), depression/suicide (off page), cancer (past, not reoccurring)
Rating : ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️.5
“Our souls were tied a long time ago, I think. We’re just finally admitting it to each other.”
“You can’t change anything by hiding it. You’ll just look back on memories and realise you tried to erase yourself. And how sad that would be.”
“And I tell myself, over and over and over again, that I can do this. Until, eventually, I feel like it’s at least a little true.”
...........................................................
This book had a completely different vibe than I was expecting, but I was here for it! It gave me all the cozy and wholesome vibes, but don't let that fool you. There was a bit of spice too 😉.
As I generally go into a book blind or based on the vibes of the cover, I did not expect this to have the pregnancy trope. However, can I say, it completely worked for this book. I really appreciated the disability representation within the book as well. Hannah Bonam-Young took such a unique approach with this plot and these characters, and I feel like the journey these characters took was literally the sweetest.
Bo, Robbie, Robert, a man with three names (IYKYK 🤣) was literally friend/boyfriend goals. He was the king of devoted to and supportive of Win during this entire book. I mean what did he do wrong at any point? Literally NOTHING! My heart was continuously swooning over Bo.
Win was, of course, so strong and independent, and she had to be with what she went through in her life. However, I loved that we got to see her evolution of trusting others with her heart, especially Bo.
These two together were magic. Instant chemistry. And, I absolutely loved their banter, their nerdiness, and their sense of humor. I loved that the purpose of the book was not the pregnancy but the journey.
⚠️Warning⚠️
Language, low spice, adult content, parental abandonment (off page), depression/suicide (off page), cancer (past, not reoccurring)
Content Warnings
Moderate: Ableism, Cancer, Cursing, Sexual content, Suicide, Pregnancy, and Abandonment
taliabasma's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
medium-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
4.5
The FML and MML were both super cute and though it was a very slow burn, I was pretty invested the entire time. The humor was mostly them laughing about their hand/leg which were clever if nothing else, the book also touches pretty serious topics without too much overkill - except maybe the preachy part of pro-choice vs pro-life even as a pro-lifer.
I don't usually love one night/pregnancy trope but I did enjoy the set up of this one. That said, it was super cute and inclusive, but there were some parts I kinda zoned out at.
I don't usually love one night/pregnancy trope but I did enjoy the set up of this one. That said, it was super cute and inclusive, but there were some parts I kinda zoned out at.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Suicide, Death of parent, and Pregnancy
toast38's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content and Pregnancy
Moderate: Cancer
Minor: Emotional abuse, Suicide, Toxic relationship, Abortion, and Death of parent