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readwkc's review
emotional
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
4.25
Enjoyed this way more than I thought I would. The then and now format was great because we jump right into the story from page 1 and it was nice getting to go back in the past and see the important events between Dunni and Obinna happen on page. With that being said I did think things happened a little fast between them. They hadn't spoken in 12 years and it was like barely any time had passed with how quickly they started seeing each other again. And I don't know if I just wasn't paying that close attention but there were a few twists
Content Warnings
Graphic: Infidelity
Moderate: Car accident and Blood
Minor: Panic attacks/disorders
overbearing mothermklein319's review
adventurous
emotional
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
1.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Blood, Car accident, and Infidelity
katiemack's review
emotional
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
I received an eARC of this book from NetGalley and the publisher in exchange for an honest review.
This is my favorite of Jane Igharo's books that I've read; unlike her previous novels, this one balances angst and sweetness well. The romance between Obinna and Dunni is described poignantly; the tactic of switching between Obinna's POV twelve years in the past and Dunni's POV in the present is effective and enhances the drama in a meaningful way. There are a few twists that I had not predicted, which added to my enjoyment of the story, and I felt genuinely emotional during the pivotal arguments and tragic moments.
The ending is abrupt and flat, as are a few of the plot points, but overall this is a heartfelt story that incorporates multicultural aspects and will delight fans of second-chance romances.
This is my favorite of Jane Igharo's books that I've read; unlike her previous novels, this one balances angst and sweetness well. The romance between Obinna and Dunni is described poignantly; the tactic of switching between Obinna's POV twelve years in the past and Dunni's POV in the present is effective and enhances the drama in a meaningful way. There are a few twists that I had not predicted, which added to my enjoyment of the story, and I felt genuinely emotional during the pivotal arguments and tragic moments.
The ending is abrupt and flat, as are a few of the plot points, but overall this is a heartfelt story that incorporates multicultural aspects and will delight fans of second-chance romances.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Infidelity and Car accident
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