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4.0 AVERAGE
4.0 AVERAGE
emotional
funny
lighthearted
medium-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
adventurous
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Cant say anything vet very relatable. They captured adhd in women very very well. I loved it
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
emotional
funny
hopeful
fast-paced
It was really nice to read this book with characters who are functioning with different brains. Reading from Raine's and Jack point of views was amazing and really offered different perspectives that I would have never known. Plus, throwing in how a person with ADHD and OCD get together romantically was a nice cherry on top. Great read!
...if anything, I would have loved to know more or read more about the sibling relationships.
...if anything, I would have loved to know more or read more about the sibling relationships.
2024 has only just begun, but I’ve already found nominees for THE couple of the year in Raine and Jack.
Their sunshine characters can cure anyone’s cold and their representation of neurodiversity is really valuable and much appreciated. Raine’s ADHD complemented the story rather than it being a props for her to carry around until it was no longer convenient for the story. And Jack having intrusive thoughts, hindering his life, and not being well - it was painful to see, but also very well woven into the story. It showed how it co-existed with the characters and didn’t define the person struggling from OCD.
High praise for Sarah Grunder Ruiz for creating such lovely and layered characters!
Above all, this was a story of friendship and love.
From the moment Raine and Jack meet, connect, and fall in love, everything just made sense. They were fun together, their banter lovely, and there was absolutely zero drama needed, because the story was about them and Raine and Jack are that magnificent that they can carry a full story without dramatica.
And yes, the characters were struggling, but the story never felt too heavy and Last Call at the Local maintained a happy and light tone that felt heartwarming throughout the book. The general mood while reading was simply happy. Like coming home from a long day at work, kicking off your shoes, and finally putting on your favorite jumper - that level of happiness.
While Last Call at the Local is the third in this series, it can be read as a stand-alone. But if you loved Luck and Last Resorts as much as I do (it’s still my favorite of this series, and one of my favorites of all times) you will love the Nina and Ollie cameos in this one too.
- ten months later, I’m STILL thinking about these characters. I’m going to give this book its flowers and change to 5 stars. Truly amazing characters.
Their sunshine characters can cure anyone’s cold and their representation of neurodiversity is really valuable and much appreciated. Raine’s ADHD complemented the story rather than it being a props for her to carry around until it was no longer convenient for the story. And Jack having intrusive thoughts, hindering his life, and not being well - it was painful to see, but also very well woven into the story. It showed how it co-existed with the characters and didn’t define the person struggling from OCD.
High praise for Sarah Grunder Ruiz for creating such lovely and layered characters!
Above all, this was a story of friendship and love.
From the moment Raine and Jack meet, connect, and fall in love, everything just made sense. They were fun together, their banter lovely, and there was absolutely zero drama needed, because the story was about them and Raine and Jack are that magnificent that they can carry a full story without dramatica.
And yes, the characters were struggling, but the story never felt too heavy and Last Call at the Local maintained a happy and light tone that felt heartwarming throughout the book. The general mood while reading was simply happy. Like coming home from a long day at work, kicking off your shoes, and finally putting on your favorite jumper - that level of happiness.
While Last Call at the Local is the third in this series, it can be read as a stand-alone. But if you loved Luck and Last Resorts as much as I do (it’s still my favorite of this series, and one of my favorites of all times) you will love the Nina and Ollie cameos in this one too.
- ten months later, I’m STILL thinking about these characters. I’m going to give this book its flowers and change to 5 stars. Truly amazing characters.
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
sad
tense
medium-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
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
medium-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
adventurous
emotional
funny
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:
Complicated
This book. I don’t want to spoil anything, but it was SO GOOD. Like, really truly awesome. No spoilers, but read this if you love:
🩵 ADHD rep
🩵 OCD rep
🩵 Ireland! 🇮🇪
🩵 Found family
🩵 Cats 🐈
🩵 tattoos
🩵 musicians
🩵 “no sex” rule trope
🩵 unusual HEAs
🩵 ADHD rep
🩵 OCD rep
🩵 Ireland! 🇮🇪
🩵 Found family
🩵 Cats 🐈
🩵 tattoos
🩵 musicians
🩵 “no sex” rule trope
🩵 unusual HEAs