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emkschneider's review against another edition
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death and War
Moderate: Gaslighting, Grief, and Dementia
zanazy's review
emotional
hopeful
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
This story brought all the feels as it touched on a subject near and dear to my heart, Alzheimer’s and honoring the wishes of someone you love, in spite of the pain it might bring. Yes, this is a love story, but it’s one that is a story of love between siblings, family, and parents and children, as much as it’s a live story between two childhood friends. Willow and Cam are childhood friends, neighbors, and both are victims of not sharing their true feelings with each other. Their love story is predictable. The side plots and their relationships with their families are the heart of what makes this a true love story. Who hasn’t disappointed a parent or been painted as something that they are not? For me, reading about their history and their relationships with their families was the driving force that made me appreciate all that Cam went through to get the happiness he thought he was unworthy of. An enjoyable quick-read that reminded me of how precious life can be.
Content Warnings
Graphic: War, Dementia, and Suicide attempt
Moderate: Injury/Injury detail, Sexual content, Death of parent, and Sexual harassment
Minor: Car accident, Injury/Injury detail, and Alcohol
obxhokie's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
inspiring
sad
tense
fast-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? Yes
3.5
This parallels The Last Letter in so many ways. If I hadn’t read them back to back maybe it wouldn’t have been so obvious, but it made this one feel redundant with just enough details and names switched around to make it a new book.
Content Warnings
Graphic: War and Death
smasson13's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
I absolutely love Rebecca Yarros novels. Having previously read The Last Letter, I knew I would love his one.
Camden was a great character and I loved him more and more as the book went on. The complexity of his past/emotions was really well done. Thiugh I did find all the characters more flat/lacking depth than her other novels I've read.
The twist at the end was such a surprise while I was reading it, but maybe I should have known!
A beautiful book if you're interesting in the themes of family, going home, and growing into what you deserve.
Camden was a great character and I loved him more and more as the book went on. The complexity of his past/emotions was really well done. Thiugh I did find all the characters more flat/lacking depth than her other novels I've read.
The twist at the end was such a surprise while I was reading it, but maybe I should have known!
A beautiful book if you're interesting in the themes of family, going home, and growing into what you deserve.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death, Fire/Fire injury, Terminal illness, Dementia, Injury/Injury detail, and Medical content
Minor: War, Pregnancy, Confinement, and Blood
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