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4.01 AVERAGE
4.01 AVERAGE
Extremely validating to read a book with characters who have mental illness and struggle with it in increasingly normal ways. I feel myself in Rain and Jack and even Clara. I, perhaps temporarily exclusively, want to read books where the characters are worrying as much as I am.
funny
hopeful
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
I’ve never felt so seen as someone with both OCD and ADHD 💕 I usually read sapphic romances, but I loved this man-written-by-a-woman. And Raine’s ADHD was explored with so many more layers and nuance than I’m used to seeing! Their relationship is a beautiful example of a healthy connection between neurodivergent people and gives me hope that such incredibly supportive relationships are possible.
emotional
funny
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
I picked this book up as a blind date with a book at Lovestruck Books in Cambridge Mass and I am SO. GLAD. I. DID.
Not a book I typically would’ve picked up or been interested in based on the title but seeing “fantastic ADHD & OCD rep & a lovely cat for support” sold me. As someone with ADHD and anxiety myself, I LOVE reading books with neurodivergent representation.
Let me Tell y’all - I have never felt so SEEN!!!!!!! Both jack & raine are so relatable, but raine specifically makes me just feel seen and heard - time blindness, executive function issues, rambling, oversharing, rejection sensitivity, impulsiveness - all of it Raine struggles with and I rarely see that represented.
On the other end, Jack with his OCD seems very relatable as well, and I love how real and raw he’s written (as well as his ADHD which I totally picked up on immediately lol)
All in all 10/10, 5/5 I cant recommend this book enough.
Not a book I typically would’ve picked up or been interested in based on the title but seeing “fantastic ADHD & OCD rep & a lovely cat for support” sold me. As someone with ADHD and anxiety myself, I LOVE reading books with neurodivergent representation.
Let me Tell y’all - I have never felt so SEEN!!!!!!! Both jack & raine are so relatable, but raine specifically makes me just feel seen and heard - time blindness, executive function issues, rambling, oversharing, rejection sensitivity, impulsiveness - all of it Raine struggles with and I rarely see that represented.
On the other end, Jack with his OCD seems very relatable as well, and I love how real and raw he’s written (as well as his ADHD which I totally picked up on immediately lol)
All in all 10/10, 5/5 I cant recommend this book enough.
emotional
funny
hopeful
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
Content Warnings
Graphic: Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual content
Minor: Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Abandonment
Never have I felt so seen and relatable to an fmc in terms of ADHD. I adored the way Raine and Jack supported and accepted each other with their neurodiversity. Absolutely perfection
This is a slow burn but I absolutely loved their story and the way they learned one another before diving into a romantic relationship.
Raine & Jack
workplace romance
neurodiversity rep
small town
slow burn
found family
This is a slow burn but I absolutely loved their story and the way they learned one another before diving into a romantic relationship.
Raine & Jack
workplace romance
neurodiversity rep
small town
slow burn
found family
emotional
funny
hopeful
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:
Complicated
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
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:
Complicated
Content Warnings
Graphic: Mental illness
Minor: Child abuse, Death of parent
adventurous
emotional
funny
reflective
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
I adored this story!!! There was decent representation, realistic reactions, and believable relationships. I was not expecting to love this story and was very pleasantly surprised.
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
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