Reviews tagging 'Chronic illness'

Always Only You by Chloe Liese

97 reviews

rachelshubin's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional hopeful slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

I’ll preface my review by saying that I’ve never read a book about an autistic character and I found it really enlightening. Frankie suffers from rheumatoid arthritis as well, and since I suffer from chronic pain myself, I did completely relate on that front. But aside from those facts, the romance in the book wasn’t anything out of the ordinary and I felt very meh on the whole book. Part of me kept reading for the spice and the rest of me was like, the slow burn is bumming me out. 

Like some of the other reviews mention - there’s some Harry Potter references that are the epitome of cringey. Hedwig got a raw deal (IYKYK). I appreciate the author’s note at the beginning that she doesn’t include JKR references anymore - but my god there was no reason to include what she did. The only okay one was Frankie calling her cane “the Elder Wand.” No issues with that but I take issues with the rest. 

The writing is mostly good and I am still curious for the other Bergman siblings’ stories. But I definitely wouldn’t read this book again. Honestly, I want to read Viggo’s book next but of course it’s the final book in the series. 

Thank you to NetGalley and Berkley for an ARC in exchange for my honest review. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Chronic illness

Moderate: Ableism and Death of parent

ankonyx's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful lighthearted 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

4.75

Oh this was phenomenal and just to my tastes ! What a wonderful way to start the year :) ! 

I really would like to see/read more books about and by physically disabled authors, and I always look for autism rep because there’s a good chance I am and I like seeing that :) 

Regardless actual book! Mwah. Love to see it! I love mutual unrequited pining and soft men :)

Characters were wonderfully realistic and their motivations and actions always made sense to me, which is always wonderful !! 

All in all, solid 9.5/10 !

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Ableism and Chronic illness

Moderate: Drug use

thebruce's review against another edition

emotional inspiring 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

3.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content and Injury/Injury detail

Moderate: Ableism and Chronic illness

Minor: Bullying, Cursing, Misogyny, Sexism, Medical content, Death of parent, Pregnancy, and Alcohol

mabellene's review

emotional funny lighthearted 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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Ableism and Chronic illness

Moderate: Drug use

Minor: Bullying, Death of parent, and Pregnancy

soulwinds's review against another edition

funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Chronic illness and Sexual content

Moderate: Ableism

Minor: Bullying, Medical content, and Death of parent

pia_h's review

emotional hopeful informative inspiring lighthearted fast-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? N/A

5.0

A lovely romance about an interabled couple

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Chronic illness and Sexual content

Minor: Ableism, Bullying, Cursing, Drug use, Pregnancy, and Alcohol

wildatheart1339's review against another edition

4.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Chronic illness and Sexual content

Minor: Death of parent and Injury/Injury detail

poupimali's review against another edition

funny lighthearted slow-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

Finally a refreshing grumpy/sunshine romance which  include neuroatypical people without clichés.
Thank you Chloe. 
Obviously Søren is the man we basically want. Understanding, romantic, thoughtful, omghandsome, funny. ❤️

I am a little bit disappointed regarding the quick ending. I would have had an epilogue because we need to know what happens!

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Content Warnings

Minor: Chronic illness

amris's review against another edition

emotional medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Ableism, Chronic illness, and Sexual content

booksbutmakeitgay's review

3.75

Ren is such a sweetheart! 

*content warnings: chronic illness, disability rep, mental health, hp special interest*

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Chronic illness, Mental illness, Blood, Medical content, and Injury/Injury detail

Minor: Eating disorder