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3.7 AVERAGE
3.7 AVERAGE
I loved the language in this book. How everything was described and subtly nodded back to the character themselves was witty and engaging. I’m always a sucker for a mystery so I loved the build up to the twist towards the end. I also appreciated the non-cliched ending. Obviously I am ranting which validates my 5 star rating
TW: suicide as mentioned in the summary.
I enjoyed this book a lot more than I thought I would. I personally like seeing stories unfold from more than one perspective so I appreciated that each section went back and forth between Tallie and Emmett. The character development and writing are beautiful - I was never bored reading this book. It did take me some time to figure out what was going on but once I did, it seemed to move quickly.
I wasn't all that thrilled about the last quarter of the book in terms of the plot but that's just me/it's a personal problem. Overall I really liked this book!
I enjoyed this book a lot more than I thought I would. I personally like seeing stories unfold from more than one perspective so I appreciated that each section went back and forth between Tallie and Emmett. The character development and writing are beautiful - I was never bored reading this book. It did take me some time to figure out what was going on but once I did, it seemed to move quickly.
I wasn't all that thrilled about the last quarter of the book in terms of the plot but that's just me/it's a personal problem. Overall I really liked this book!
A mid- length, meandering read with little to no character development. If I had not been reading the book in a book club, I likely would have discontinued reading the book around page 100.
Ok I’m not sure how to rate this Book. I liked it it was a quick read and I wanted to keep reading it. But the plot layered and maybe not too believable.
I really enjoyed this book. I didn't mind that it was unrealistic that this woman would take a stranger in to her lives, bc it was a book so I went with it. I didn't love the ending. I am not sure how it is hopeful. It seemed sad to me. I would love to know from the author her thoughts on that. Otherwise, I really enjoyed the book.
This book is extremely well written and equal parts heartwarming and heartbreaking. Tallie and Emmett are both such lovable characters and their conversations and witty banter truly popped off the page. The chapters alternate perspectives which I think added to the depth of the story, and there is some mystery to Emmett that makes his character especially intriguing. I could have done without some of the things that happen between Tallie and Emmett (don’t want to say and give it away :) ) but in the end, their relationship was unexpected and beautiful and showed the power of human connection. Cross-Smith seamlessly dives into the complexities of mental health, forgiveness, and honesty while also subtly exploring racism in America which makes it a very powerful read. This book is a story of hope and new beginnings after heartbreak and I would HIGHLY recommend it to start out 2021!
Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️/5
Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️/5
I'm going to be honest here: I got to the part where Tallie starts having steamy thoughts about the suicidal guy, and I skipped through the rest after that. I really like the author's writing style, and was really enjoying the book. I love the portrayal of a person struggling with their mental health, it felt mostly accurate. However, there are so many parts where Tallie acts unprofessionally and crosses boundaries that should not be crossed. I would have enjoyed it a lot more if there were disastrous consequences for her actions, because that is the most realistic outcome. And no, the fact that he wasn't technically a client does not change my opinion. The one redeeming part was the ending... I was so glad that the author didn't go the "romance movie of the month" route. I will try another novel by her and see if I feel differently about that one.