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heydebigale's review against another edition
emotional
lighthearted
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
5.0
would give this book 6 stars if I could.
CW: suicidal ideation, suicide in the past (off the page), ableism, cancer in the past (off the page), this is a book about pregnancy, but there is no trauma related to the pregnancy or childbirth. The childbirth is not described in detail at all. It is an incredibly soft book wrt pregnancy & childbirth.
Win's disability is completely different from mine, but I found reading this book--about a disabled woman choosing to bring this child into a world--incredibly healing.
The part where Win has incredibly complicated feelings when she learns that her baby does not have the same disability as her--both relief that her child wont have that complication but also sadness her baby won't have the experience of being disabled and the empathy for others that comes along with it. This sentiment reminded me so much of the book CARE WORK and the knowledge and expertise that disabled people have from their experiences.
Anyway, highly recommend. I immediately added it to my favorites shelf. What a special book!!!
CW: suicidal ideation, suicide in the past (off the page), ableism, cancer in the past (off the page), this is a book about pregnancy, but there is no trauma related to the pregnancy or childbirth. The childbirth is not described in detail at all. It is an incredibly soft book wrt pregnancy & childbirth.
Win's disability is completely different from mine, but I found reading this book--about a disabled woman choosing to bring this child into a world--incredibly healing.
The part where Win has incredibly complicated feelings when she learns that her baby does not have the same disability as her--both relief that her child wont have that complication but also sadness her baby won't have the experience of being disabled and the empathy for others that comes along with it. This sentiment reminded me so much of the book CARE WORK and the knowledge and expertise that disabled people have from their experiences.
Anyway, highly recommend. I immediately added it to my favorites shelf. What a special book!!!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cancer and Suicidal thoughts
Moderate: Ableism, Suicide, and Pregnancy
yourbookishbff's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
Well this was adorable. This is a one-night-stand-becomes-more romance that uses accidental pregnancy as the entire premise for the story (rather than as a third act conflict, where it typically finds itself). I loved this set-up, because it's clear as we get to know our two main characters, Win (Winifred) and Bo (Robert), that only an act of the universe this cataclysmic would have enabled them to choose each other at the start, when both of them are coming out of deeply traumatic life experiences and/or relationships. Their meet-cute is one of my all-time favorites, and their cozy lovers-to-roommates-to-lovers arc is so focused on the everyday moments of growing close to another person and learning how to partner with someone. This is really low-conflict (no third act breakup!) and normally that would be tough for me, but it felt really *right* for these two characters, who have so much off-page/backstory trauma that I just wanted them to be happily-ever-after from page 50.
I read the newly released trade paperback, and I am so grateful it included the author's detailed note and content warnings at the start, particularly for a few of the heavier backstories involving suicide and cancer. Both main characters are disabled (Win was born with a limb difference and Bo had an amputation as part of his cancer treatment), and their interactions with each other provide so much affirmation and accessibility and intimacy and care. This book handled darkness with tenderness for both character and reader, and it ultimately felt safe all the way through.
I read the newly released trade paperback, and I am so grateful it included the author's detailed note and content warnings at the start, particularly for a few of the heavier backstories involving suicide and cancer. Both main characters are disabled (Win was born with a limb difference and Bo had an amputation as part of his cancer treatment), and their interactions with each other provide so much affirmation and accessibility and intimacy and care. This book handled darkness with tenderness for both character and reader, and it ultimately felt safe all the way through.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Ableism, Sexual content, and Pregnancy
Moderate: Cancer, Suicide, and Toxic relationship
samikeena's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
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? It's complicated
5.0
Content Warnings
Minor: Bullying, Cancer, Suicide, Vomit, Death of parent, and Pregnancy
carolinereadsalot's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
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? No
3.5
Cute read! Felt like a bit of a new take on accidental pregnancy. I don’t normally read very many books with that trope.. but I liked it! The MMC and FMC were lovable. I really like the way their physical disabilities were presented.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Sexual content, Suicide, Terminal illness, Toxic relationship, Grief, Pregnancy, and Gaslighting
bethany_joy's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
Loveable characters journey through discovering how to love and be loved. The banter is top tier and the characters are truly a joy. Love the unique perspectives each character brings as they deal with disabilities and unexpected changes. Also, the characters actually communicate with one another through challenges!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content and Pregnancy
kkpines's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
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
i usually avoid pregnancy tropes like the plague, but this one was genuinely sweet.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Pregnancy
Moderate: Cancer
Minor: Suicide, Vomit, and Death of parent
bookscatsandtats's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
sad
fast-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
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content and Pregnancy
Minor: Ableism, Suicide, and Death of parent
ynaiita_5896's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
🪴 Independent and free spirited, Win has always been independent. She's never let her limb difference get in the way of her life. At her best friend's Annual Halloween Party, she meets a stranger — funny, charming and cute, Bo's also in a pirate costume. A one-night stand changes their life when Win finds herself pregnant. Despite Bo's enthusiasm to step up and be there for her and the baby, Win's heart is playing it safe. As they get to know one another as friends and soon-to-be co-parents, they're reminded that life rarely goes as planned.
🪴 If I could give this book a higher rating, I would. 50 pages in and I was smiling ear to ear. This book will make your heart sing and laugh because it is so pure and good. The chemistry between Win and Bo is electric! The spice coupled with the emotional depths of the characters makes this bigger than any average romance book. They're both so good as individuals as well. There are no red flags with Bo and reading about men like him feels so relaxing! I couldn't put this down and had to remind myself to pace myself because I didn't want it to end. Both are so inspiring and brave — they will fill your heart with joy.
🪴 If I could give this book a higher rating, I would. 50 pages in and I was smiling ear to ear. This book will make your heart sing and laugh because it is so pure and good. The chemistry between Win and Bo is electric! The spice coupled with the emotional depths of the characters makes this bigger than any average romance book. They're both so good as individuals as well. There are no red flags with Bo and reading about men like him feels so relaxing! I couldn't put this down and had to remind myself to pace myself because I didn't want it to end. Both are so inspiring and brave — they will fill your heart with joy.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Cancer, Suicide, Toxic relationship, Medical trauma, Pregnancy, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Ableism
zias's review against another edition
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.75
Very sweet and fun read. I loved the disabled/limb difference rep and I just loved all the characters. And no third act breakup? Sign me tf up. I’ll definitely be picking up more of this author’s books.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content, Toxic relationship, and Pregnancy
Minor: Suicide and Medical content
swimmer120x's review against another edition
emotional
lighthearted
slow-paced
2.5
I’m not much of a romance novel reader, but decided to give this a whirl. There were three very graphic, steamy scenes. I didn’t enjoy those, but the rest of the novel was okay.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Pregnancy