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The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid

233 reviews

maddy707's review against another edition

emotional 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

5.0

I understand the insane hype about this book.

This was magnificent. From the very beginning it captivated me. The story was alluring and the character of Evelyn was compelling. I absolutely loved seeing all aspects of her life. The author did a fantastic job of making Evelyn complex and we see that in the decisions she made throughout her life. 

The story was paced excellently and the writing style was simple and had some very profound moments. Knowing very little about the story going into it, I was surprised at where it went. 

Overall this was excellent. Amazingly written and deeply emotional. I cried. I will forever cry over this story. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Domestic abuse, Grief, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Suicide, Terminal illness, Toxic relationship, Alcohol, Cancer, Death, Homophobia, Infidelity, Lesbophobia, Physical abuse, Biphobia, Body shaming, Outing, Car accident, Pregnancy, Alcoholism, Rape, and Sexual harassment

Moderate: Abortion

Minor: Hate crime and Death of parent

bebidocrimes's review against another edition

emotional fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

Evelyn Hugo and the people through her life were all so complex and incredible to read, but I would say our framing character Monique fell a little flat. Maybe it's because we only got a small glimpse into her life, but it felt like she learned and applied the lessons from Evelyn's life so quickly and efficiently it didn't have any payoff for what she was dealing with (until the end). I love Harry and how kaleidoscopic queer love can be, how it can easily lie outside the bounds of simple labels. Evelyn Hugo is so layered and complex and fascinating in how she will get what she wants in any way she can.

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Alcoholism, Biphobia, Blood, Car accident, Alcohol, Cancer, Domestic abuse, Sexual content, Grief, Death, Death of parent, Homophobia, Lesbophobia, Suicide, and Terminal illness

Minor: Eating disorder, Rape, Pregnancy, and Abortion

pianokeys's review against another edition

dark emotional mysterious 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

4.5

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Cancer, Cursing, Miscarriage, Rape, Domestic abuse, Pregnancy, Addiction, Infidelity, Lesbophobia, Misogyny, Toxic relationship, Emotional abuse, Alcohol, Car accident, Sexual assault, Death, Suicide, Suicide attempt, Abandonment, Bullying, Grief, Panic attacks/disorders, Racism, Physical abuse, Outing, Death of parent, Mental illness, Abortion, Alcoholism, Body shaming, Sexual content, and Suicidal thoughts

jess_always_reading's review against another edition

adventurous challenging emotional reflective tense 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

Big breath, okay. 

I'm writing this after just finishing this incredible novel and there are still tears drying on my face because THAT ENDING. 

If I could rate higher than 5 stars I would, this story is beautiful. Jenkins Reid has crafted a suite of characters that are so completely human, complex and evolving, lovable and flawed. A story of love in all its forms, of survival and the way the wounds of our childhood stay with us. Of the pain of living in hiding and in fear. Of a life filled with love, struggle, and loss. 

Evelyn Hugo is a bisexual icon and my heart hurts for her and the many real people who lived and continue to live now in hiding. As a bi+ queer myself, this was so powerful that it left me teary. Don't we all want to find our Harry and Celia?

Lastly, I love the way Jenkins Reid writes Evelyn telling her story. It reads like someone sharing their truths and, in its telling, reveals even more about Evelyn's incredible character. 

100/10 would recommend!

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcoholism, Grief, Rape, Sexual assault, Child abuse, Death, and Sexual violence

Moderate: Blood, Domestic abuse, Homophobia, Cancer, and Sexism

miralilia's review against another edition

emotional inspiring reflective sad medium-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? It's complicated

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Violence, Car accident, and Toxic relationship

Moderate: Terminal illness

Minor: Homophobia and Rape

mobymaize's review against another edition

adventurous challenging emotional inspiring reflective sad slow-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

Evelyn Hugo is a quintessential fictional biography that has consumed my waking moments. If you do anything, it should be to read this novel. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Classism, Misogyny, Sexual content, Terminal illness, Homophobia, Lesbophobia, Alcoholism, Death, Rape, Toxic friendship, Grief, Physical abuse, Outing, Pregnancy, Drug use, Injury/Injury detail, Alcohol, Emotional abuse, Infidelity, Child abuse, Suicide, Toxic relationship, Domestic abuse, Biphobia, Blood, Sexism, Death of parent, Abortion, Adult/minor relationship, Body shaming, Cancer, Gaslighting, Child death, Cursing, Drug abuse, Dysphoria, and Car accident

Moderate: Miscarriage

everk's review against another edition

emotional inspiring mysterious tense 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

4.75

wow. 

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Content Warnings

Minor: Cancer, Rape, Physical abuse, Car accident, Sexual harassment, Homophobia, and Death

mungbean's review against another edition

dark emotional funny mysterious reflective tense

• 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

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual assault, Car accident, Domestic abuse, Homophobia, Rape, Lesbophobia, Biphobia, Sexual content, and Sexual harassment

Moderate: Death, Infidelity, and Death of parent

Minor: Chronic illness and Alcohol

minisaucisse's review against another edition

emotional funny reflective 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

Sometimes very unsubtle, especially at the beginning. The character of  Monique could have had more substance. Very witty. First romance I red, not disappointed 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Rape

shwoffy's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny hopeful informative inspiring lighthearted mysterious reflective relaxing 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

3.5

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Domestic abuse, Homophobia, Sexual assault, Lesbophobia, Alcohol, Sexual content, Grief, Physical abuse, Alcoholism, Pregnancy, Rape, Car accident, Death, Sexism, Biphobia, Terminal illness, and Misogyny