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merlesstorys's review against another edition
emotional
inspiring
lighthearted
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? Yes
5.0
I’m so in love with Emily Henry’s books, she’s so freaking good at writing lovely books.
And these books always inject the tears in me during the last hundred pages, and I love it every time.
Both Nora and Charlie were amazing as themselves, but they felt like two parts of one scissor that belong to each other. And until the very last page I hoped for how this book ends. That they have each other in the way they want.
And I definitely love that Libby was there and his family and all of the weird - in German I would say schrullig - parts of Sunshine Falls.
And then Dusty. Now I want to know what’s up with her, how her life looks like etc (btw I loved the Easter egg of the January Andrews circus book).
Last but not least - the fact that there was no third act breakup, even though there did appear some external conflict that was lovely, in the end.
And these books always inject the tears in me during the last hundred pages, and I love it every time.
Both Nora and Charlie were amazing as themselves, but they felt like two parts of one scissor that belong to each other. And until the very last page I hoped for how this book ends. That they have each other in the way they want.
And I definitely love that Libby was there and his family and all of the weird - in German I would say schrullig - parts of Sunshine Falls.
And then Dusty. Now I want to know what’s up with her, how her life looks like etc (btw I loved the Easter egg of the January Andrews circus book).
Last but not least - the fact that there was no third act breakup, even though there did appear some external conflict that was lovely, in the end.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Alcohol, Panic attacks/disorders, Death of parent, Medical content, and Sexual content
Minor: Car accident
Just wanted to add, there are some major parent issues in this book, including parentifiying of the FMC.andie_1504's review
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
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
5.0
Content Warnings
Minor: Medical content, Pregnancy, Death of parent, Alcohol, Car accident, Vomit, Bullying, and Cursing
milflover01's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
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
4.25
This book is made for me. This book is for the older sisters. The gifted kid burnouts. The archer girlies. The liability girlies. Nora Stephens is me and I'm Nora Stephens. This book came into my life the exact right time each chapter felt like it was made to fit my mood andy feeling at the moments i read them. Emily was somehow able to take the small town trope bit change it to fit 'the other woman's perspective , breaking all of the stereotypes in such a sophisticated way . The character i well aware of the trope and what character she is playing or so she thinks. This book focuses on the MC's journey to a life that she didn't think she deserved while giving us a romance plotline that is very much there but doesn't take away from the main plot. Often books aren't that way the romance plot can be a few pages long and yet it seems like that that's the plot we focus on and Emily wrote that romance plot with that issue in mind and she did successfully. This book is amazing and it means so much to me.
Update it’s been a couple of months and that was just at the right time for me it’s good but not that good
Update it’s been a couple of months and that was just at the right time for me it’s good but not that good
Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief
Moderate: Death of parent
Minor: Car accident
lexluvsbooks's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
Content Warnings
Moderate: Grief
Minor: Cancer and Car accident
erynlasbelin's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death of parent, Cursing, Grief, and Pregnancy
Moderate: Panic attacks/disorders, Alcohol, and Medical content
Minor: Chronic illness, Car accident, Sexual harassment, and Vomit
chichisode's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death of parent, Grief, and Pregnancy
Moderate: Alcohol and Toxic relationship
Minor: Bullying, Mental illness, Vomit, Car accident, Cursing, and Medical content
sauger's review against another edition
emotional
inspiring
reflective
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
5.0
I loved the slow burn to this book. I related so much to Nora, and found her discovery of her flaws not being flaws very refreshing. It's also a nice break away from the typical romance lead who is perky, optimistic, and also tiny. I loved this book so much, it let me feel the full range of emotion. Once again, Emily Henry deals with grief, love, and family with beautiful honesty.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death of parent
Minor: Car accident
laurataylor's review against another edition
funny
inspiring
reflective
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? It's complicated
5.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Car accident, Abandonment, Death of parent, Panic attacks/disorders, Cursing, and Medical content
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