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attolis's review
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Grief, Mental illness, and Death of parent
amanda_reads13's review
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Lane has isolated herself from the world and her anxiety and guilt keeps her from living her life. On a whim, she purchases a school bus to renovate into a home. She enlists her friend Matt to help her.
This was a cute book. I liked this one a bit more than the first. There were still some super cheesy moments, but also some very heartwarming ones too. The push and pull between Matt and Lane was filled with so much tension.
I appreciate that Lane recognized that in order to be fully present in their relationship she needed to start the process of healing her own trauma. I think that without going through that process she never could have been in a place where she truly felt safe and happy.
Matt was just the sweetest, most thoughtful, and compassionate man. He was incredibly selfless and so patient with Lane. I liked that he never pushed her to be who she wasn't or to be in a place she wasn't ready for. The letters... so adorable!
I wish the bus had played more of a role in the story. It's so built up that she bought this bus and all we get is a bit of reno scenes and a little peak into their road trip. The ending felt quite rushed, I wished we would have spent more time with them on their drive home. Could have made for some very interesting and emotional conversations.
Tropes: friends to friends with benefits to lovers, opposites attract, cinnamon role MC, road trip
This was a cute book. I liked this one a bit more than the first. There were still some super cheesy moments, but also some very heartwarming ones too. The push and pull between Matt and Lane was filled with so much tension.
I appreciate that Lane recognized that in order to be fully present in their relationship she needed to start the process of healing her own trauma. I think that without going through that process she never could have been in a place where she truly felt safe and happy.
Matt was just the sweetest, most thoughtful, and compassionate man. He was incredibly selfless and so patient with Lane. I liked that he never pushed her to be who she wasn't or to be in a place she wasn't ready for. The letters... so adorable!
I wish the bus had played more of a role in the story. It's so built up that she bought this bus and all we get is a bit of reno scenes and a little peak into their road trip. The ending felt quite rushed, I wished we would have spent more time with them on their drive home. Could have made for some very interesting and emotional conversations.
Tropes: friends to friends with benefits to lovers, opposites attract, cinnamon role MC, road trip
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death of parent, Grief, and Sexual content
kb33's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.0
This felt slow burn, because even when they got together there was some teasing. I loved Mateos. My problem with Lane was that she had some pretty extreme anxiety - sometimes spending days at a time in bed. But when she finally gets in therapy it isn’t addressed at all? Only the grief over her father’s death and unhealthy coping. Therapy is for more than just getting us ready for romantic relationships.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content, Grief, and Mental illness
Minor: Car accident, Sexism, and Death of parent
plsnotanotherdamselindistress's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
- 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
Things I liked:
- he falls first and harddd
- found family + reconnecting
- sweetheart x sweetheart
- bi mc (and it not only being mentioned once)
- 'imperfect' characters
- mental health/personal growth
- the smooth switch between cute, spicy and deep
Could have had a few more scenes of them acting couple-y but not actually dating outside or one of the them watching movies together which was kind of their thing but only tell no show and the entire them becoming/being friends part was just completely left out...so sadly just some 'vibes' were missing.
Spice (quality&quantity):
2.75/5
not that frequent and not that detailed but really focusing on the connection between the characters involved which made it hot (we also love a man wholikes to eat out appreciates the fMC)
- he falls first and harddd
- found family + reconnecting
- sweetheart x sweetheart
- bi mc (and it not only being mentioned once)
- 'imperfect' characters
- mental health/personal growth
- the smooth switch between cute, spicy and deep
Could have had a few more scenes of them acting couple-y but not actually dating outside or one of the them watching movies together which was kind of their thing but only tell no show and the entire them becoming/being friends part was just completely left out...so sadly just some 'vibes' were missing.
Spice (quality&quantity):
2.75/5
not that frequent and not that detailed but really focusing on the connection between the characters involved which made it hot (we also love a man who
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death of parent and Grief
Moderate: Mental illness and Car accident
Minor: Homophobia and Alcohol
chlobarclay17's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
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
4.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Mental illness and Grief
Moderate: Death of parent
romanceschmomance's review against another edition
medium-paced
3.75
I would say that this read challenged me a bit because I was learning some new things about mental health, managing grief while having anxiety and depression. And it was heartbreaking what Lane has been through and seeing how she navigates through everything especially her relationship with Matt.
There was no doubt that they had such a strong connection from the very beginning. But I struggled with some of Lane's decision and not taking that extra step with Matt. It went on a lot longer than I expected and there were a moments towards the end where I was shedding tears for him.
There was a bit of a lull in the middle and got a bit to real and sad for me right at the end. I didn't quite have that happy feeling at the end.
Next of Kin still holds as my favorite of this series, but wished this one worked a bit more for me.
There was no doubt that they had such a strong connection from the very beginning. But I struggled with some of Lane's decision and not taking that extra step with Matt. It went on a lot longer than I expected and there were a moments towards the end where I was shedding tears for him.
There was a bit of a lull in the middle and got a bit to real and sad for me right at the end. I didn't quite have that happy feeling at the end.
Next of Kin still holds as my favorite of this series, but wished this one worked a bit more for me.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief
Moderate: Car accident and Death of parent
Minor: Infertility
headinthepages's review
emotional
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
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Fire/Fire injury, Medical content, Panic attacks/disorders, Pregnancy, Toxic relationship, Vomit, Car accident, Death of parent, Infertility, Sexual content, Alcohol, Death, Emotional abuse, and Grief
a10a's review
emotional
hopeful
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Exactement ce dont j’avais besoin
Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief and Sexual content
kerrygetsliterary's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
reflective
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
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief, Mental illness, Cursing, Panic attacks/disorders, and Sexual content
Moderate: Car accident and Death of parent