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4.0 AVERAGE
4.0 AVERAGE
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
sad
tense
medium-paced
Childhood sweet hearts
Abusive family
Local Vet
Ran away and never seen for 10 years
Second chance at love?
Abusive family
Local Vet
Ran away and never seen for 10 years
Second chance at love?
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
sad
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Content Warnings
Graphic: Ableism, Child abuse, Cursing, Death, Domestic abuse, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Death of parent, Alcohol
emotional
funny
hopeful
fast-paced
I did enjoy this book, but I think that it was way less enjoyable than the first book.
I didn't particularly ADORE Sofie's character the way I did Scarlett, but I also identified a little more with Scarlett than I did with Sofie, and I think that has to be a HUGE portion of the reason I feel that way.
I did, however, like getting to see some of the history behind Theo and Sofie; and I loved what we got to see of Sofie and Marlow's relationship. (I've already started the second book, and I am hoping to see more of that.)
Back to the past. I love that Theo was willing to be understanding when he realized what Sofie had been going through when she left, but I hated that he kind of ignored the way it made him feel throughout almost the entirety of the rest of the book, even after Scarlett pointed out that he needed to address it if he and Sofie wanted to move on together.
I will say, there was no third act breakup, and once again, there was no miscommunication that caused a major issue when it normally would have, so I do think Willow is amazing at not relying on that being the only source of conflict in her books, and I hope that continues as I read the rest of the series.
I didn't particularly ADORE Sofie's character the way I did Scarlett, but I also identified a little more with Scarlett than I did with Sofie, and I think that has to be a HUGE portion of the reason I feel that way.
I did, however, like getting to see some of the history behind Theo and Sofie; and I loved what we got to see of Sofie and Marlow's relationship. (I've already started the second book, and I am hoping to see more of that.)
Back to the past. I love that Theo was willing to be understanding when he realized what Sofie had been going through when she left, but I hated that he kind of ignored the way it made him feel throughout almost the entirety of the rest of the book, even after Scarlett pointed out that he needed to address it if he and Sofie wanted to move on together.
I will say, there was no third act breakup, and once again, there was no miscommunication that caused a major issue when it normally would have, so I do think Willow is amazing at not relying on that being the only source of conflict in her books, and I hope that continues as I read the rest of the series.
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
This book is an emotional second chance. You really are rooting for the characters to find their way back to each other right away. I liked Theo and Sofie they clearly have a deep love but are also a little co-pendent. They both needed a little therapy to deal with their traumas and that is something that was lacking from the story. I found this to be a solid romance.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Death of parent, Murder, Abandonment
Moderate: Panic attacks/disorders, Grief
Minor: Infidelity
emotional
hopeful
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
emotional
medium-paced
emotional
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
emotional
hopeful
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes