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daisy1_f's review
emotional
funny
lighthearted
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcoholism, Addiction, Sexual harassment, Violence, Abandonment, Emotional abuse, Infidelity, Sexism, and Toxic relationship
Minor: Death of parent
kirareadssometimes's review
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-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
4.5
So fun and sexy. Love the couple’s dynamic. Really liked how him being a trade worker was portrayed as such a positive thing! And that it’s okay to drop out of college and do what’s right for you.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Classism, Alcohol, Infidelity, Sexual content, and Cursing
Moderate: Gaslighting, Abandonment, Misogyny, Sexism, and Violence
Minor: Sexual assault and Homophobia
autumncourthighlady's review
Between the sexism, our main hero not understanding 'im not interested' and his general dislike of a puppy. Let's just say this book isn't for me 😬 absolute rubbish. Humiliated I brought this in public
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexism
Minor: Sexual harassment
sami_leigh's review
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75
I had high hopes for this book, which were swiftly thrown off of a cliff with the first utterance of a cheating trope. While the unfolding backstory and subsequent character development of Cooper and his brother Evan were well thought out, these characters were left to carry the entire book solo. Mac showed some personal growth in her decisions to forge her own path, though her gullibility becomes a running joke, along with the joke that is made of her when the revenge plot blows up. I could’ve gotten on side with this story if Cooper hadn’t known who Mac was when they met - perhaps finding out later and keeping it from her - but this revenge plot goes beyond toxic. I had hoped the supporting characters - Coop’s ‘gang’ - would redeem themselves after actively encouraging a plot to break down the character of a women they’ve never met all because her boyfriend is a certifiable asshole. Grow up. They lacked depth, however, and Mac doesn’t develop a support system beyond her dorm mate - who isn’t much help -meaning once the third Act comes this character is still alone, without anyone to help her pick up the pieces. So instead of going and picking them up herself, she runs to the people who actually sparked the whole revenge plot and convinced Cooper to continue with it…I am utterly lost.
The ending left much to be desired. Ultimately, people didn’t own their behaviour and work to become better, and while Mac wasn’t all that likeable as a character, after what she has persevered through in her life she deserved a better support system by the end.
I would consider reading the sequel if only to see the real love story play out; that between Evan and Daisy, their dog.
Tropes: Cheating, opposites attract, good-girl bad-boy.
Some good banter.
Some diversity rep.
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The ending left much to be desired. Ultimately, people didn’t own their behaviour and work to become better, and while Mac wasn’t all that likeable as a character, after what she has persevered through in her life she deserved a better support system by the end.
I would consider reading the sequel if only to see the real love story play out; that between Evan and Daisy, their dog.
Tropes: Cheating, opposites attract, good-girl bad-boy.
Some good banter.
Some diversity rep.
🌶🌶
Content Warnings
Graphic: Abandonment, Infidelity, Sexual content, Toxic friendship, and Toxic relationship
Moderate: Alcohol and Emotional abuse
Minor: Alcoholism, Blood, Misogyny, Sexism, and Violence
xriekex's review
adventurous
emotional
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Nothing too exciting, really. Fulfilled most beach read tropes. Did not like most main characters at first, warmed up to them a bit but we're not my favourites
Content Warnings
Moderate: Alcoholism, Toxic relationship, Suicidal thoughts, Misogyny, Emotional abuse, Toxic friendship, Sexism, Gaslighting, Abandonment, Addiction, Alcohol, Sexual content, and Death of parent
culzean's review
challenging
emotional
funny
inspiring
mysterious
tense
fast-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
5.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Alcohol, Infidelity, Sexism, Sexual content, Cursing, Emotional abuse, Classism, Death of parent, Misogyny, Sexual assault, Abandonment, Gaslighting, Toxic relationship, Addiction, and Alcoholism
Minor: Stalking and Car accident
paxyshia's review
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
i’ve rounded up, like a 3.5! i liked it fine though i could’ve done without the whole infidelity thing. i know it’s just fiction and sometimes it can be saucy or whatever but it still sucks to read most of the time. i don’t think it’s okay to cheat if your s/o has already cheated on you or because you think you’ll end up with the love of you life from it.
preston was painted as an awful character so you don’t feel bad about it but the truths still there and reading how mackenzie is completely aware of what she’s doing doesn’t make it better. mackenzie as a whole character was likable to an extent. great that she worked hard and had her own business but seems unbelievable by 18. she was still just some rich person. cooper was likable for about 5 minutes somewhere in the middle towards the end. i liked that he was supportive of mackenzie being on her own and whatever but his temper and attitude just didn’t do for me.
cooper also seems like he still has so much to work through and it feels like he’s just healed with the power of love. i think he could’ve had a better arc. the side characters weren’t all that likable and just seemed like they were all better than anyone who wasn’t local which i gey but it aet such a pessimistic tone for the book and was sort of a downer.
overall i think that there was some promise here. i enjoyed it enough but wouldn’t be something i’d return to again.
preston was painted as an awful character so you don’t feel bad about it but the truths still there and reading how mackenzie is completely aware of what she’s doing doesn’t make it better. mackenzie as a whole character was likable to an extent. great that she worked hard and had her own business but seems unbelievable by 18. she was still just some rich person. cooper was likable for about 5 minutes somewhere in the middle towards the end. i liked that he was supportive of mackenzie being on her own and whatever but his temper and attitude just didn’t do for me.
cooper also seems like he still has so much to work through and it feels like he’s just healed with the power of love. i think he could’ve had a better arc. the side characters weren’t all that likable and just seemed like they were all better than anyone who wasn’t local which i gey but it aet such a pessimistic tone for the book and was sort of a downer.
overall i think that there was some promise here. i enjoyed it enough but wouldn’t be something i’d return to again.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexism and Infidelity
Minor: Misogyny, Death of parent, and Drug abuse
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