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withlivjones's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
In terms of positives: I liked the celebration of South Asian culture, and I actually quite enjoyed Zara’s larger-than-life character - she was pretty funny with her tendency to overshare but also she really does care about people.
However, Zara’s personality doesn’t quite make up for Jay’s lack thereof. I get that what the author was going for was “brooding and grumpy ex-soldier with a heart of gold” but I’m honestly quite over the trope of characters who think they’re unlovable because of their trauma. Jay does get a few bonus points for getting therapy in the end, though.
Also, for a book that I initially thought was going to be about weddings, there wasn’t enough wedding content for me. The book appeared to turn into a legal drama for a moment towards the end which was entertaining if a little unexpected, and combined with many other moments in the plot that felt far too fantastical and cliche, as well as smut that was incredibly cringey (but thankfully not excessive), there were many times I wanted to put my copy down and go for a walk or something.
This might be your cup of tea if you enjoy very cheesy grumpy x sunshine romances, but it just wasn’t for me.
Graphic: Panic attacks/disorders
Moderate: Car accident, Death, and Mental illness
Minor: Animal death
bethbaty's review
- 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? Yes
2.0
Also, I think the best part of this story was the low key mystery of the security camera hacking, and I thought the resolution would be way more exciting than it was. Again, a bit anti-climactic. Which was disappointing.
I wouldn’t read this book again or really suggest it to others, but it wasn’t bad. 🤷♀️
Graphic: Sexual content
Minor: Cancer, Death, Violence, and War
merlesstorys's review against another edition
- 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
Moderate: Drug use, Panic attacks/disorders, War, Blood, Death, Violence, Alcohol, Animal death, Car accident, Grief, Cancer, Injury/Injury detail, Medical content, and Sexual content
kdailyreads's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
Graphic: Sexual content, Death, Panic attacks/disorders, Injury/Injury detail, War, and Medical content
Moderate: Abandonment, Cancer, Bullying, Alcohol, Terminal illness, and Car accident
Minor: Animal death, Pregnancy, Blood, Vomit, and Drug use
sharebear431's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Car accident, War, Death, and Medical content
Minor: Sexual harassment
blackveilbeccy's review against another edition
- 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? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Sexual content, Panic attacks/disorders, Mental illness, Medical trauma, Death, Car accident, Medical content, Injury/Injury detail, War, Violence, and Gun violence
Moderate: Abandonment, Body horror, Cursing, Death of parent, Drug abuse, Grief, Toxic relationship, Blood, and Drug use
Minor: Suicidal thoughts, Stalking, Sexual harassment, Infidelity, and Vomit
PTSD, toxic family situations, militaryalyssancoon's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Moderate: Car accident, Death, Mental illness, and Panic attacks/disorders