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amanda_reads13's review
emotional
lighthearted
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
Ryot and Myla have it a rough patch in their marriage and Myla has thrown in the towel. The divorce papers come as a complete shock to Ryot and he gets the kick in the ass he needs to try to save his marriage.
I like that this book jumps between the past and present so we get the juxtaposition of their relationship starting and ending.
We learned that Myla has had a pretty rough childhood and has endured some trauma. For that reason she tries to push Ryot away thinking she cannot have a healthy relationship. Ryot has the patience of a saint. He takes his time proving to her that she can trust him. He is there for her in every way possible and shows her that he will always be there to protect her. After a career ending injury, he starts the Jock Report with his brother which moved them to California. This is when everything starts to fall apart. When he sees the reality of the situation, he is willing to throw it all away to save his relationship with Myla as that is the most important thing to him.
I really didn't like Myla for most of the book. She came across as very petty, childish, and immature. I understand that she had a rough childhood and had a hard time trusting, but she and Ryot went through a rough patch for a FEW MONTHS. Otherwise he was an incredible husband to her, he protected her, cared for her, and loved her. She tried to talk to him about her feelings, but obviously she didn't try hard enough. With all the trauma she experienced, she seriously needed therapy, had she given it more of a chance it could have benefited her. Instead she places all of her happiness on Ryot, that is not a healthy way of thinking. You need to be happy with yourself, you cannot put that on someone else. Then when Ryot goes through a major life change and probably a period of depression where he focuses on himself instead of her, does she support him? No. She pulls away and acts selfishly.
Myla seriously gives me whiplash. She doesn't know what she wants because she never truly took the time to discover who she was outside of their relationship. She flip flops so much on wanting to end and save her marriage.
I went back and forth on Nichole. I liked that Myla has someone unwavering in her corner for her whole life. At one point it seemed like her jealousy took over as she started to get in the way of the trust Ryot had built with Myla. In the end she was redeemed and we realize that all she wanted was to protect Myla.
I appreciated that we got to visit with Lottie, Huxley, Kelsey, and JP.
Tropes: second chance
I like that this book jumps between the past and present so we get the juxtaposition of their relationship starting and ending.
We learned that Myla has had a pretty rough childhood and has endured some trauma. For that reason she tries to push Ryot away thinking she cannot have a healthy relationship. Ryot has the patience of a saint. He takes his time proving to her that she can trust him. He is there for her in every way possible and shows her that he will always be there to protect her. After a career ending injury, he starts the Jock Report with his brother which moved them to California. This is when everything starts to fall apart. When he sees the reality of the situation, he is willing to throw it all away to save his relationship with Myla as that is the most important thing to him.
I really didn't like Myla for most of the book. She came across as very petty, childish, and immature. I understand that she had a rough childhood and had a hard time trusting, but she and Ryot went through a rough patch for a FEW MONTHS. Otherwise he was an incredible husband to her, he protected her, cared for her, and loved her. She tried to talk to him about her feelings, but obviously she didn't try hard enough. With all the trauma she experienced, she seriously needed therapy, had she given it more of a chance it could have benefited her. Instead she places all of her happiness on Ryot, that is not a healthy way of thinking. You need to be happy with yourself, you cannot put that on someone else. Then when Ryot goes through a major life change and probably a period of depression where he focuses on himself instead of her, does she support him? No. She pulls away and acts selfishly.
Myla seriously gives me whiplash. She doesn't know what she wants because she never truly took the time to discover who she was outside of their relationship. She flip flops so much on wanting to end and save her marriage.
I went back and forth on Nichole. I liked that Myla has someone unwavering in her corner for her whole life. At one point it seemed like her jealousy took over as she started to get in the way of the trust Ryot had built with Myla. In the end she was redeemed and we realize that all she wanted was to protect Myla.
I appreciated that we got to visit with Lottie, Huxley, Kelsey, and JP.
Tropes: second chance
Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief, Abandonment, Cancer, Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, Death of parent, Mental illness, Sexual content, and Toxic relationship
caree's review
adventurous
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
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
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Mental illness, Child abuse, and Physical abuse
nicoleolander's review
The characters were so unlikable. Myla was too stubborn and dumb to admit she’s also to blame. Bisley balls or whatever the fuck his name is was to dumb to realize he changed. Random appearance from other book characters of the authors. Time jump over a period of years. Hard to remember what’s what
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
katieandrews658's review
challenging
emotional
inspiring
reflective
sad
slow-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
5.0
Another amazing rom-com by Meghan Quinn. Somehow every story of hers is cute, has loveable characters, draws you in within the first few pages, and has "spicy" scenes that give you all sorts of inspiration 😉
What I really loved about this book is how relatable it was in the way that we all resort to our basic instincts when our mental health/lives are in danger. The communication about the mental health and habits of both the FMC and the MMC we're on point and reflective and really made you think about your own life and connect to them. It's a great book!
What I really loved about this book is how relatable it was in the way that we all resort to our basic instincts when our mental health/lives are in danger. The communication about the mental health and habits of both the FMC and the MMC we're on point and reflective and really made you think about your own life and connect to them. It's a great book!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Abandonment, Body shaming, Fatphobia, Sexual content, Emotional abuse, and Child abuse
Moderate: Death of parent
sarahball47's review
emotional
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
I was hoping for a little more of a peek into Kelsey and JP (that’s why I read this to begin with) but even without as much as I’d have liked, it was still a cute book. Something about Myla and Ryot I just couldn’t get into - I didn’t really relate to either which made understanding their positions tricky at times. Overall though, a solid 3 star read.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Death of parent, Child abuse, Physical abuse, Emotional abuse, Body shaming, and Cancer
dkgreads's review
challenging
emotional
funny
tense
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
3.75
Not my favorite Meghan Quinn. Mostly because while Myla’s emotions behind her decision were totally valid, the decision itself seemed super freaking rash considering her history with Ryot. And the stuff she did that two weeks she spent trying to distance herself from him before JP and Kelsey’s wedding was petty and childish, and REALLY annoyed me. Ryot made a mistake, sure, but that dude was ridiculously dreamy. Also, the whole Nichole thing at the end felt like it came out of left field and was kinda unnecessary, if you ask me.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Abandonment, Child abuse, Physical abuse, Emotional abuse, and Sexual content
Moderate: Death of parent, Body shaming, and Cancer
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