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owly2014's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
mysterious
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Content Warnings
Moderate: Cancer, Child death, Death, Eating disorder, Grief, and Medical trauma
indiaanker's review against another edition
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
3.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Cancer, Child death, and Infidelity
dmeiners's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
The Other Bridget is a delightful romcom set in Australia. Although there are definite nods to the namesake, it's a unique tale that doesn't rely solely on the other novel. The author's love of fiction is clear in the book, offering a wide variety of selections that are fun to clock if you've read them and provide a nice tbr if you haven't.
I will say, there are a LOT of side plots from minor characters. I do think the novel would have benefitted from a few being cut, but they didn't stop me from having a fun time overall.
The epilogue was a CHOICE. A bold, bold choice.
What it lacks in spice it makes up for with heart and banter.
Thank you to NetGalley and Bloodhound Books for an ARC in exchange for an honest review!
I will say, there are a LOT of side plots from minor characters. I do think the novel would have benefitted from a few being cut, but they didn't stop me from having a fun time overall.
The epilogue was a CHOICE. A bold, bold choice.
What it lacks in spice it makes up for with heart and banter.
Thank you to NetGalley and Bloodhound Books for an ARC in exchange for an honest review!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Cancer, Child death, and Eating disorder
references to previous eating disorder, recovery from eating disorder, references ptsd, cancer (minor character), stroke (minor character), pregnancy complications (minor character), child death (minor character)whoevenisbethan's review against another edition
emotional
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Cancer, Child death, and Eating disorder
bookishspy's review against another edition
The cute cover lied
I don't usually DNF but I had to..
- the FMC was completely unlikeable
- the dialogue is completely unrealistic especially since these are supposed to be younger people. Fabio is supposed to be Italian and speaks Italian regularly, but this man literally said, "Best be off." 🤦♀️ The only people I know who speak like that are 40+ year old men
- the FMCs "favourite place in the world" is Fremantle Library... which is also where she works. Just for reference, in real life, that place looks like if you put bookshelves in a Centrelink...
- there's way too much going on. By page 120, there were multiple life changing health events described on page happening to multiple characters, and even just casual mention of the main characters' eating disorder. I don't even know everyone's names properly yet. How am I supposed to care?
- there is no romance for (so far) a quarter of the book. None. Fabio is still just a barista and the neighbour is still a neighbour who she JUST learned the name of
- there's a few problematic comments that are insensitive or outdated, for example "Didn't your mum ever tell you that when a boys' mean to you it's because he's secretly crushing on you"... ew.
- there's a lot of virtue signalling behaviour and to be honest... it's kind of gross. The FMC will be rude to someone until she finds out they're going through some kind of terrible time, and then she will just slip into this magically empathetic persona 🙄
- I did skip to the end, and I'm sorry, but a ghost POV?! What the?!
Honestly, I could say more, but I hope this demonstrates exactly why this a DNF. These things aren't small issues.. if I could rate this a zero, I would
I don't usually DNF but I had to..
- the FMC was completely unlikeable
- the dialogue is completely unrealistic especially since these are supposed to be younger people. Fabio is supposed to be Italian and speaks Italian regularly, but this man literally said, "Best be off." 🤦♀️ The only people I know who speak like that are 40+ year old men
- the FMCs "favourite place in the world" is Fremantle Library... which is also where she works. Just for reference, in real life, that place looks like if you put bookshelves in a Centrelink...
- there's way too much going on. By page 120, there were multiple life changing health events described on page happening to multiple characters, and even just casual mention of the main characters' eating disorder. I don't even know everyone's names properly yet. How am I supposed to care?
- there is no romance for (so far) a quarter of the book. None. Fabio is still just a barista and the neighbour is still a neighbour who she JUST learned the name of
- there's a few problematic comments that are insensitive or outdated, for example "Didn't your mum ever tell you that when a boys' mean to you it's because he's secretly crushing on you"... ew.
- there's a lot of virtue signalling behaviour and to be honest... it's kind of gross. The FMC will be rude to someone until she finds out they're going through some kind of terrible time, and then she will just slip into this magically empathetic persona 🙄
- I did skip to the end, and I'm sorry, but a ghost POV?! What the?!
Honestly, I could say more, but I hope this demonstrates exactly why this a DNF. These things aren't small issues.. if I could rate this a zero, I would
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cancer, Child death, Eating disorder, Terminal illness, Vomit, Grief, Pregnancy, and Alcohol
Moderate: Medical content
Minor: Sexism
bookish_amber's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Cancer and Eating disorder
ohmosh's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
sad
slow-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
3.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cancer
taurusbooklover's review against another edition
emotional
funny
inspiring
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Content Warnings
Minor: Cancer, Child death, Eating disorder, and Pregnancy
isb_reads's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
3.25
Content Warnings
Moderate: Cancer, Child death, Eating disorder, and Medical trauma
traceyanderson's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
funny
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
5.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Cancer, Child death, Chronic illness, Death, Eating disorder, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual content, Terminal illness, Toxic relationship, Medical content, Grief, Medical trauma, Pregnancy, and Gaslighting