3.25 AVERAGE

littlebitofchaos's review

2.25
fast-paced

mparsons1103's review

4.25
adventurous emotional hopeful inspiring reflective fast-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: Complicated
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duncks's review

2.75
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: No
Loveable characters: No
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: No
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sameekins's review

3.0
lighthearted fast-paced

astornant's review

4.0
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
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henna_v's review

3.75
hopeful lighthearted fast-paced

imkevbo's review

4.0
adventurous emotional lighthearted fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated

I really enjoyed meeting Logan and Wade and I look forward to finding more about how their lives develop. 
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demiaroace50's review

1.0
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: No
Loveable characters: Complicated
Diverse cast of characters: Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus: No

One of the MCs is supposed to be autistic. 

This book reads as if the author has never talked to a autistic adult in their life. 

I quote: 
"Wade's arrival this afternoon was unexpected but something my ASD brain can process and manage."

No. Just no. 
A) We don't like that about us. We 'are autistic' or we 'have autism' - but we  don't 'have ASD.'
B) Unannounced visitors (=a change in plans) - even if they are your best friend - are something that autistic people do NOT cope well with. It is by no means something that is easy to process. 
And it doesn't go away with a bit of cold water on your hands.

Another quote: 
"I'm still the meticulous, ultra-organized, routine-loving guy I've always been. But I have changed in one big way. Being with Wade has made my self-confidence sky-rocket. I am who I am, and being with a partner who embraces every part of me, quirks and all, has helped me not just accept myself but to really lean in and celebrate all of the one-of-a-kind traits that make me, me."

Ew. Again: No. This is not how things are for autistic people. There is no love conquers all. Autism is a disability, ffs!

Somehow the author seems to think that a veteran (the execution in describing the consequences of the wounding is just as implausible as the description of the autistic MC) is not enough for the story? 

Then somehow an autistic has to be added since "everyone is autistic now"? 

I'm autistic and feel like I'm being taken for a ride and exploited.
I can't imagine what this does to veterans. 
It's disrespectful.

notthecar's review

4.0
fast-paced

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Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes