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4.01 AVERAGE
4.01 AVERAGE
This was mega-cute. It was cute AF. It was so charming I was kicking my feet and giggling at 1 in the morning. My face hurts from smiling.
I loved Florence and Benji, but what really liked was that this story was the story about a family and how they loved and took care of each other while grieving. There was romance, but it was mostly about Florence and her family. The romance had context and a real, meaningful backdrop to set itself against.
One quibble. I kind of hate that Ben had to fit the mold of an acceptable man. He was beautiful, dark hair, ridiculously cut, well-dressed and fashionable, and decently over 6 ft tall. Why is that always the requirement? Can a man have a freckle or a flaw?
I loved Florence and Benji, but what really liked was that this story was the story about a family and how they loved and took care of each other while grieving. There was romance, but it was mostly about Florence and her family. The romance had context and a real, meaningful backdrop to set itself against.
One quibble. I kind of hate that Ben had to fit the mold of an acceptable man. He was beautiful, dark hair, ridiculously cut, well-dressed and fashionable, and decently over 6 ft tall. Why is that always the requirement? Can a man have a freckle or a flaw?
This book reminds me a bit of the 2005 movie 'Just Like Heaven'; a little corny and predictable with sad moments but overall a sweet comfort read. Just like all of the other Ashley Poston books I've read this focused on grief (specifically the loss of a parent in this one) and finding love or happiness in those sad moments of your life. I liked Florence and Benji (they make cameos in A Novel Love Story and The Seven Year Slip). This book is in my opinion a cozy comfort read, like all of Poston's other novels
emotional
funny
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
emotional
funny
mysterious
fast-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:
Yes
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
sad
fast-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:
Yes
This was such an innovative, lovely, sweet romance. I’ve been tired of the tropes. This was truly unique.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death of parent
emotional
funny
reflective
fast-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
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
This book was honestly just so sweet and so fun to read. I was absolutely hooked from the get-go.
I loved the addition of ghosts. Fun storyline. But I guessed the ending from the beginning. So, too predictable. Fell a little flat for me.
⭐️Overall rating: /5:⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
I remember seeing this book when it was released and thinking “hmm, I should read that one day; it looks cute!”. Little did I know it would take me through a roller coaster of emotions! I literally cried 3 times and wanted to highlight and underline everything! Unfortunately, I was reading a library book….so now I owe myself a reread.
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death, Death, Grief, Death of parent