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meeklovestoread's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
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
4.0
Classic Taylor Jenkins Reid! Never disappoints. This is exactly what I needed right now. I absolutely ADORED the friendship between Gabby and Hannah. I did like the commentart of how every decision we make set a new reality for us. I do think about that from time to time. Like if I did this then would my life be different you know? What would change? What would stay constant? Both love interests were great. I loved the family aspect in this as well. I'm not going to lie I find it confusing at times to keep track of which reality was which and what events transpired in which reality and what stayed the same. The whole "everything happens for a reason" debate is controversial one and a question that has been pondered over forever and I felt like the author did a nice job in delving into the issue. Overall a nice read.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief and Car accident
Moderate: Pregnancy, Gaslighting, Infidelity, and Medical content
Minor: Vomit and Abandonment
thatswhatshanread's review against another edition
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
This was a sweet book, but I found it majorly lacking in personality. Predominantly in the main character, Hannah, which made it difficult to really connect with the story. As its told in two alternating timelines defined by a single choice (stay out with her ex or go home early with her best friend, Gabby), that sort-of only added to the disconnect I felt like.
The one relationship in the book that I really loved was the only constant in both timelines—Hannah and Gabby’s friendship. I liked one MMC far better than the other, though neither had me in my feelings, as they say. Pretty predictable story arcs on both sides.
However, this is a really optimistic, hopeful read. Good if you’re wanting something light complete with not one, but TWO happily ever afters. It read quite fast, too, so that was a plus.
The one relationship in the book that I really loved was the only constant in both timelines—Hannah and Gabby’s friendship. I liked one MMC far better than the other, though neither had me in my feelings, as they say. Pretty predictable story arcs on both sides.
However, this is a really optimistic, hopeful read. Good if you’re wanting something light complete with not one, but TWO happily ever afters. It read quite fast, too, so that was a plus.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Car accident, Death, Grief, Infidelity, Medical content, Miscarriage, Injury/Injury detail, Pregnancy, and Toxic relationship
Moderate: Abandonment, Cursing, Gaslighting, Sexual content, Blood, and Medical trauma
Minor: Abortion
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