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cheypreston's review against another edition
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? No
4.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief, Death, Pregnancy, Panic attacks/disorders, Child death, Suicidal thoughts, and Mental illness
Moderate: Miscarriage
lil_wavy_'s review against another edition
emotional
funny
sad
tense
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
5.0
If anyone loves a good messy book with a satisfying ending, this is definitely what you should be reading!!!! I was hooked by the first chapter. One of my favorite things about this book was that it really shows the true pressures of dealing with mental health as being a black woman. Very funny book, kept me on the edge of my seat within each chapter and I wasn't even halfway through the book !!! Great addition to have for a book club because there is a lot to talk about with this book: mental health, raising kids, dealing with grief, marriage, and friendships. This book is one of my favorite reads so far this year, definitely worth the read
Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief, Mental illness, and Miscarriage
th3virgoat's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
sad
tense
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: Grief, Death, Child death, and Mental illness
Minor: Suicidal thoughts
ginnypie's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
this was such a heavy story, but so emotional and beautifully written.
I am in awe of Kennedy Ryan’s writing how she was able to capture the emotions, these two characters were feeling in such a tumultuous time of their lives. The descriptions of depression were so beautifully well done, and it felt very realistic and accurate, even though this is a romance think this was more about Yasmen& Josiah’s and their whole families journey with their mental health, and how that led them to find each other again.
The family dynamics were captured so vividly and realistically I just felt like such an accurate depiction of what a family would go through after a series of losses like they had suffered.
This was just so thrilling to read and so honest and heartfelt. I really enjoyed this and I can’t wait to read Kennedy Ryan ‘s other works.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Mental illness, Pregnancy, Miscarriage, Child death, Death, and Grief
nkonde98_'s review against another edition
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
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
Content Warnings
Graphic: Mental illness, Suicidal thoughts, and Suicide
nursestern's review against another edition
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
5.0
This is a beautifully written story about forgiveness and finding yourself again. The characters are relatable and deep, the spice level is certainly there. I enjoyed this story from start to finish.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death of parent, Death, and Miscarriage
Moderate: Mental illness and Suicidal thoughts
gabichatslit's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
- 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
5.0
Where does the love go?? Nowhere. The love stays.
My first Kennedy Ryan read and I am forever changed. This is my favorite read of the year. This book was amazing. It was emotional and sad and funny and loving and real and raw. Yas and Josiah, and all their friends and family felt so real. And I absolutely love them and reading their love story. I have never giggled and blushed and kicked my feet and screamed and cried as much as I did reading this book. I don’t remember the last time I read a 300+ book in one day. Like any free moment I had, I was picking this book up. I’m about to go listen to the audiobook while I cook breakfast rn just because I’m not ready to leave these characters and Skyland. I’m so excited for Sol’s story, March can’t come quick enough lol and I’m glad I preordered my copy the other day (before I had even started the book mind you lol)
Ryan is easily one of my favorite authors. She has this way with words that I can’t even put into words. It’s just beautiful and tender and I’m just so glad I picked this book up. I’ll have more thoughts later. But yeah, my number 1 of 2023 for sure.
My first Kennedy Ryan read and I am forever changed. This is my favorite read of the year. This book was amazing. It was emotional and sad and funny and loving and real and raw. Yas and Josiah, and all their friends and family felt so real. And I absolutely love them and reading their love story. I have never giggled and blushed and kicked my feet and screamed and cried as much as I did reading this book. I don’t remember the last time I read a 300+ book in one day. Like any free moment I had, I was picking this book up. I’m about to go listen to the audiobook while I cook breakfast rn just because I’m not ready to leave these characters and Skyland. I’m so excited for Sol’s story, March can’t come quick enough lol and I’m glad I preordered my copy the other day (before I had even started the book mind you lol)
Ryan is easily one of my favorite authors. She has this way with words that I can’t even put into words. It’s just beautiful and tender and I’m just so glad I picked this book up. I’ll have more thoughts later. But yeah, my number 1 of 2023 for sure.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Child death, Cursing, Death, Death of parent, Grief, Medical trauma, Mental illness, Miscarriage, Pregnancy, Sexual content, and Suicidal thoughts
sleepybunnyreading's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
reflective
sad
tense
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
5.0
“Here’s to sex that cracks our backs, adventures that snatch our edges and friends that stick like you glue”
This book had me in all the feels, honestly it was such a pleasant experience. Although daunting because of its size I truly did love the characters and dynamics and troubles within this book. I could truly find myself relating and understanding Yasmins struggles throughout the book as well was gaming a new level of understanding with the dual POV.
This book had me in all the feels, honestly it was such a pleasant experience. Although daunting because of its size I truly did love the characters and dynamics and troubles within this book. I could truly find myself relating and understanding Yasmins struggles throughout the book as well was gaming a new level of understanding with the dual POV.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Suicidal thoughts, Child death, Death of parent, Mental illness, Death, Grief, Injury/Injury detail, Panic attacks/disorders, Pregnancy, Suicide attempt, and Miscarriage
Moderate: Suicidal thoughts
Minor: Car accident
jankyjax's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
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
4.0
I really enjoyed this book.
The story was very genuine and honest while talking about taboo topics like depression, loss and trauma.
I really felt myself imagining the pain Josiah and Yasmen experienced through the author’s descriptions and story telling.
The only reason I’m not giving this boon 5 stars is because there were several points where the author seemed to over explain and over describe things that I just didn’t feel were necessary. This book could have been about 50 pages less and still get all the main key points in.
The story was very genuine and honest while talking about taboo topics like depression, loss and trauma.
I really felt myself imagining the pain Josiah and Yasmen experienced through the author’s descriptions and story telling.
The only reason I’m not giving this boon 5 stars is because there were several points where the author seemed to over explain and over describe things that I just didn’t feel were necessary. This book could have been about 50 pages less and still get all the main key points in.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Miscarriage, Death, and Mental illness
librabby's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
reflective
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
5.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Grief, Death, Child death, and Mental illness