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4.03 AVERAGE
4.03 AVERAGE
challenging
emotional
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Infidelity, Grief, Car accident, Death of parent
A cute-ish, almost love story (centered around a deep-rooted tragedy), and a quick, easy read. Definitely wasn’t the most impressive CoHo book in my honest opinion, but they can’t all be winners.
I found Clara’s character was surprisingly unlikeable. But maybe that was the point? I was hooked at the beginning, but that dwindled towards the end.
I found Clara’s character was surprisingly unlikeable. But maybe that was the point? I was hooked at the beginning, but that dwindled towards the end.
Loveeee omg so good. This book had me feeling all kinds of emotions
Vivid characters, vivid stories and intriguing writing. Very easy to get into and stick with it. Albeit I wasn't the biggest fan of mother-daughter relationship, ultimately it was worth it for the english part of it tho
Decided to reread this when I saw it was becoming a movie and I definitely still really enjoyed it but maybe not quite as much as the first time.
Each couple ends up with who I wanted them to and they will have great lives together I think! But one thing that bothered me was the “insta love” type thing that happens! Like we go from insane heartbreak and betrayal to moving on and loving someone else so fast. And yes I get there was feelings there before (and even during childhood etc) BUT it just felt like they moved on a little too quickly.
Overall though I really love this book and couldn’t imagine facing loss and betrayal like that!
Each couple ends up with who I wanted them to and they will have great lives together I think! But one thing that bothered me was the “insta love” type thing that happens! Like we go from insane heartbreak and betrayal to moving on and loving someone else so fast. And yes I get there was feelings there before (and even during childhood etc) BUT it just felt like they moved on a little too quickly.
Overall though I really love this book and couldn’t imagine facing loss and betrayal like that!
emotional
tense
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
fast-paced
Things I resonated with:
- not a common trope, including teenage parents and mother daughter relations and grief
- hard to put down, like most Co-Ho books
- there was one incredibly good quote at the end:
"Think of it like this. Attraction isn't something that only happens once, with one person. It's part of what drives humans. Our attraction to each other, to art, to food, to entertainment. Attraction is fun. So when you decide to commit to someone, you aren't saying, 'I promise I'll never be attracted to anyone else.' You're saying, 'I promise to commit to you, despite my potential future attraction to other people.'"
Things I didn't resonate with:
- ending felt rushed, daughter accepted it way too easily
- relationship between Clara and Miller felt fake
- lacking depth
- touching on heavy topics like betrayal and grief, but doesn't carefully incorporate them, instead uses them as plot device in a really insensitive way
- don't like reading from teenagers perspectives if I know it's written by an adult
- don't like reading spice scenes involving minors (even though this one didn't mean to be very spicy, it still felt wrong to read)
- didn't build any kind of meaningful connection with the main characters while reading; it seemed like they don't have hobbies or any characteristics outside of their love interests (with the singular exception of acting)
Overall, I was disappointed. Reading the blurb, I expected it to be very emotional for me because I resonate with some dynamics, but it left me quite cold and unable to connect with characters. Bad for a character driven book. Not horrible though for a quick distraction or summer read.
- not a common trope, including teenage parents and mother daughter relations and grief
- hard to put down, like most Co-Ho books
- there was one incredibly good quote at the end:
Things I didn't resonate with:
- ending felt rushed, daughter accepted it way too easily
- relationship between Clara and Miller felt fake
- lacking depth
- touching on heavy topics like betrayal and grief, but doesn't carefully incorporate them, instead uses them as plot device in a really insensitive way
- don't like reading from teenagers perspectives if I know it's written by an adult
- don't like reading spice scenes involving minors (even though this one didn't mean to be very spicy, it still felt wrong to read)
- didn't build any kind of meaningful connection with the main characters while reading; it seemed like they don't have hobbies or any characteristics outside of their love interests (with the singular exception of acting)
Overall, I was disappointed. Reading the blurb, I expected it to be very emotional for me because I resonate with some dynamics, but it left me quite cold and unable to connect with characters. Bad for a character driven book. Not horrible though for a quick distraction or summer read.
emotional
hopeful
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
Not the typical Colleen Hoover story/book I was expecting but loved it nonetheless!
Colleen’s writing is always flawless and her books read like a movie!
The character development and intertwining storylines are a step above any others I’ve read.
Colleen’s writing is always flawless and her books read like a movie!
The character development and intertwining storylines are a step above any others I’ve read.