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mlglenn's review against another edition
4.5
This book did a really great job of balancing difficult and darker topics, like domestic violence, with the joy of falling in love and growing as a person. I really applaud how Denise Williams was able to portray Naya not as a victim but as someone who survived a terrible experience and was learning how to be herself again after it. Also, Jake is an incredible book boyfriend - manifesting a supportive, nerdy, and goofy man in my life.
*Possible spoilers below*
POV: single first person
You can expect: professor FMC, consultant MMC, long distance, secret relationship, he falls first, personal growth.
Rep: Black and Mexican/Irish FMC, grandparent with Alzheimer’s
Spice: 2/5
CW: grandparent with Alzheimer’s (mentioned briefly), past domestic violence (briefly described on page), assault, abusive ex, threatened revenge porn
*Possible spoilers below*
POV: single first person
You can expect: professor FMC, consultant MMC, long distance, secret relationship, he falls first, personal growth.
Rep: Black and Mexican/Irish FMC, grandparent with Alzheimer’s
Spice: 2/5
CW: grandparent with Alzheimer’s (mentioned briefly), past domestic violence (briefly described on page), assault, abusive ex, threatened revenge porn
Content Warnings
Moderate: Domestic abuse and Sexual assault
Minor: Dementia
onestephatatime's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
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? It's complicated
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Physical abuse, Emotional abuse, Sexual harassment, Sexual violence, and Domestic abuse
Minor: Infidelity, Misogyny, Racial slurs, and Dementia
100_pages_hr's review against another edition
emotional
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
3.75
This book is a lot heavier than the flirty title might suggest. The topics it covers include things that no one should ever experience, but at the same time are unfortunately experienced everyday.
I loved Naya's line of work. I love academia and I loved the inclusion of English Learners. I also really appreciated how language was talked about in her own family circles.
Unfortunately I wasn't crazy for all of the ways the romance unfolded in this story. But overall I did like Jake and Naya.
This was a deep read and evokes a lot of feelings. Please see content warnings!
I loved Naya's line of work. I love academia and I loved the inclusion of English Learners. I also really appreciated how language was talked about in her own family circles.
Unfortunately I wasn't crazy for all of the ways the romance unfolded in this story. But overall I did like Jake and Naya.
This was a deep read and evokes a lot of feelings. Please see content warnings!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcohol, Cursing, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Infidelity, Physical abuse, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual harassment, and Toxic relationship
Minor: Dementia and Vomit
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