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3.31 AVERAGE
3.31 AVERAGE
emotional
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
The Good
Both Rowan and Delilah are interesting lead characters. We really get to see how their past leads their present actions and learn to understand them. Rowan was especially relatable to me as someone with social anxiety. I really enjoyed their separate growth and dealing with their personal trauma.
The Bad
The big issue with Delilah's past being an issue was hard for me to take seriously. Judging someone for being a socialite in the past and coming from money when you knew they were a nice person in the present was hard for me to take seriously. It just felt irrational. Though their characters had depth and real potential, their relationship itself lacked enough chemistry for me to root for them to be together. I think for the amount of issues they had it made it hard for me to believe in their love and root for their relationship. Especially since most progression was one step forward two steps back and usually required outside intervention for it to be resolved.
The Rating
I give this book a 3/5
Both Rowan and Delilah are interesting lead characters. We really get to see how their past leads their present actions and learn to understand them. Rowan was especially relatable to me as someone with social anxiety. I really enjoyed their separate growth and dealing with their personal trauma.
The Bad
The big issue with Delilah's past being an issue was hard for me to take seriously. Judging someone for being a socialite in the past and coming from money when you knew they were a nice person in the present was hard for me to take seriously. It just felt irrational. Though their characters had depth and real potential, their relationship itself lacked enough chemistry for me to root for them to be together. I think for the amount of issues they had it made it hard for me to believe in their love and root for their relationship. Especially since most progression was one step forward two steps back and usually required outside intervention for it to be resolved.
The Rating
I give this book a 3/5
fast-paced
inspiring
lighthearted
slow-paced
BRO WHEN SHE STARTED GIVING HIM HANDIES IN HER BROTHERS OFFICE HAHAHAHHA
Was not holding my attention. Returned to the library
I loved this book so so so much. So much pining. So much angst! Babies that didn't solely exist to move the plot along! Found family! Reunited family! This book has everything I wanted. (And the audiobook is an absolute delight.)
I liked the characters and their issues, but the writing was so repetitious, and so frequently telling rather than showing.
Absolutely loved this book! As a single father, I empathized with Rowan’s fear of becoming what his parents were. As a divorced single father, I empathize with Delilah and her fear of abandonment. The story was easy to follow and I love how the author addresses the inner turmoil of the main characters. It was truly an amazing read and one of my most favorite books. I’m definitely a fan of the author!
emotional
funny
inspiring
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes