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nicks_books's review
dark
emotional
hopeful
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
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death and Grief
sam_gr4's review
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Once i got into this book it was beautiful but i just can’t give it a higher rating just because of how awfully long the chapters were.. 30 pages per chapter on average should be illegal-
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death and Car accident
supermarieee's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
slow-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
3.75
Content Warnings
Minor: Death
arya__02's review against another edition
emotional
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death
bookishlucy's review
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
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
3.25
Julie wasn't exactly a likeable character throughout the story but the other characters and plot made up for it. I'm not sure I would've finished this book if I didn't buddy read it with someone. I didn't start enjoying the story until about 60% in. Most of my enjoyment was coming from reading it with my friend. I am glad I finished it though but Julie made it hard to enjoy the book at times lol.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death and Grief
Moderate: Bullying
Minor: Racism and Sexual harassment
sophia_irene's review against another edition
emotional
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
As always take this with a grain of salt because of dissertation regency *
An extremely sentimental books where everything happens and also nothing happens at the same time— like grief in some ways. I think I personally hate Dustin Thai for doing this to Sam and for unlocking this deep fear that MY musician boyfriend who is also named Sam, will tragically die. So thanks.
3 stars because of some annoying plot holes and overall the story felt very repetitive and dragging on at certain points but also 3 stars because the ending was one of the most emotional and special moments I’ve experienced. A very surreal and yet realistic view of grief and letting go.
I didn’t cry because my Sam is currently sleeping next to me. I’ll give him a kiss when I press submit— for Julie.
An extremely sentimental books where everything happens and also nothing happens at the same time— like grief in some ways. I think I personally hate Dustin Thai for doing this to Sam and for unlocking this deep fear that MY musician boyfriend who is also named Sam, will tragically die. So thanks.
3 stars because of some annoying plot holes and overall the story felt very repetitive and dragging on at certain points but also 3 stars because the ending was one of the most emotional and special moments I’ve experienced. A very surreal and yet realistic view of grief and letting go.
I didn’t cry because my Sam is currently sleeping next to me. I’ll give him a kiss when I press submit— for Julie.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Grief, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Bullying and Car accident
Minor: Racism, Vomit, and Alcohol
mengzhenreads's review against another edition
emotional
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
3.75
even though the main character was unlikeable at times, seeing her growth was really great and the ending was easily the highlight of the book.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Grief, and Car accident
Moderate: Bullying and Racism
ruby472188's review
emotional
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death and Grief
faeriefox's review
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
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
4.5
Would round up to 5⭐
I loved this book so much. It's the first contemporary romance I've picked up, and I don't regret it. It was completely heartbreaking, but also beautiful.
I loved Sam as a character so much, and Julie's journey to find peace (as well as his) was really touching. Though not the main focus of the novel, I especially loved Julie's friendships with other characters, especially Oliver. I loved seeing them bond over a heartbreak they both shared and how they made each other stronger because of it.
I also got really choked up and teary at the end when Sam and Julie said goodbye, and then at Sam's voicemail.
Dustin Thao seems to really speak from the heart and understand emotion, and, like Julie, I love a story that can make me cry.
The only issues I found with this book were the numerous typos and grammar mistakes, which I found very distracting. The prose was also a bit young-sounding for a YA novel, but not to the point where it was distracting.
The cover art is also simply gorgeous.
All in all I look forward to Thao's next book coming out!
I loved this book so much. It's the first contemporary romance I've picked up, and I don't regret it. It was completely heartbreaking, but also beautiful.
I loved Sam as a character so much, and Julie's journey to find peace (as well as his) was really touching. Though not the main focus of the novel, I especially loved Julie's friendships with other characters, especially Oliver.
I also got really choked up and teary at the end when Sam and Julie said goodbye, and then at Sam's voicemail.
Dustin Thao seems to really speak from the heart and understand emotion, and, like Julie, I love a story that can make me cry.
The only issues I found with this book were the numerous typos and grammar mistakes, which I found very distracting. The prose was also a bit young-sounding for a YA novel, but not to the point where it was distracting.
The cover art is also simply gorgeous.
All in all I look forward to Thao's next book coming out!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying, Death, and Car accident
Moderate: Racism