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This Close to Okay by Leesa Cross-Smith

wve_eunice's review against another edition

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emotional hopeful sad slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes

4.0

aprilcote's review against another edition

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4.0

I gave this book four stars, I wanted to give it five, but feel like I should have given it three. The story was compelling. The characters had depth and the action was quickly paced. The ending left me scratching my head though. Some may swoon over how the author wrapped this one but not me. Tallie, our main character/ therapist is on her way home when she spots someone standing on the wrong side of a bridge. Using her training she convinces the man to reconsider. If I say anything else I’ve spoiled it so go ahead and read it if you want the rest of the plot:) Gracefully written and beautiful the author deals with the taboo yet very important subject of suicide. She also discussed mental illness, medication, therapy, art and various other tools available for any who seek help. Her book did this seamlessly which garnered an extra star from me. Otherwise I’d say it was a solid 3 star read. The ending could have launched it to five stars but again, read it to understand- no spoilers here. And if you do happen to read it, I’d love to hear your thoughts. Maybe I have to sit with this one for a bit....

adora's review against another edition

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DNF @39%

mooncrab's review against another edition

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4.0

Amazing read, I loved it. Big, heavy themes dealt with in a light, sweet way. Maybe not entirely realistic but it made for an engaging, entertaining book that left me feeling good.

yikesdude's review against another edition

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emotional slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

temerrianmichele's review against another edition

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challenging dark emotional funny hopeful reflective sad tense 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? Yes

4.0

chloe_truxton's review against another edition

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4.0

I wasn't expecting this book to be so heavy! I assumed early on that Christine and Brenna had passed, but I was guessing it would be in some sort of accident. I'm not sure if I've ever read something that was so cozy and comforting but also so shockingly heart breaking at the same time. The ending was happy, but definitely left me with tears in my eyes.

txsweetheart's review against another edition

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challenging dark emotional hopeful informative mysterious reflective sad tense 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? It's complicated

4.0


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_rachelmarie's review against another edition

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3.0

This was very realistic. It has a redemptive arc. The people are real, honest, touched by the hardships of life. Two ships passing in the night, but in the passing they are made better for it. Touching. Raw. Real. Again- realistic. Glad I read it even though it wasn’t the ending I wanted

rachelisreading91's review against another edition

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dark emotional hopeful mysterious reflective sad 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

5.0