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cassiesnextchapter's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
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
4.5
4.5 - such a lovely story of loss, grief, and second chances. There were a few things that felt like a stretch to me, or maybe I’m just jaded because my marriage crumbled in much the same way…without the happier ending.
Beautifully written though, and I’m excited for Soledad’s story next!
Beautifully written though, and I’m excited for Soledad’s story next!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death
Moderate: Mental illness
Minor: Death of parent and Death
jemms's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
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
3.25
3.25 ⭐️, 3 🌶️
Characters: 0.75
Plot: 0.5
Pacing: 0.5
Writing style: 0.5
Vibes: 1
I really liked this book, though the contemporary romances and the writing style are not my favorite. The portrayal of loss, grief, depression, and the love two people can have for each other was raw and real, and I even got a little verklempt in a few spots. It was truly refreshing to read a story where the man not only did the emotional work but outwardly respected his female partner for being the first to do hers. Definitely mind the warnings for grief, depression, and miscarriages because this book does not shy away from the characters' journey with all of these (and it does so beautifully).
Spice: 3 🌶️
The handful of spicy scenes were HOT even if they were tame kink-wise (though there were some shenanigans in public places 😈) because the characters' passion for the other made was just so strong.
Tropes: second chance, only one bed, no strings attached
Characters: 0.75
Plot: 0.5
Pacing: 0.5
Writing style: 0.5
Vibes: 1
I really liked this book, though the contemporary romances and the writing style are not my favorite. The portrayal of loss, grief, depression, and the love two people can have for each other was raw and real, and I even got a little verklempt in a few spots. It was truly refreshing to read a story where the man not only did the emotional work but outwardly respected his female partner for being the first to do hers. Definitely mind the warnings for grief, depression, and miscarriages because this book does not shy away from the characters' journey with all of these (and it does so beautifully).
Spice: 3 🌶️
The handful of spicy scenes were HOT even if they were tame kink-wise (though there were some shenanigans in public places 😈) because the characters' passion for the other made was just so strong.
Tropes: second chance, only one bed, no strings attached
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content, Grief, Mental illness, Pregnancy, and Miscarriage
Minor: Suicidal thoughts
kerrythefire's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
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
It took me a long time to pick up this book because I knew it'd be a lot of emotion. It was. A lot of brutal stuff in here, but really beautifully written around rich, complex characters you can't help but root for. Yas and Josiah felt like real, believable people and Kennedy Ryan took such care with them and their story. The narrators also did a wonderful job with the audiobook.
Second chance romance is not my trope of choice, and I know it's a bias I have in real life that I am skeptical of couples who break up and get back together. But I was all in on this story because it felt so authentic and, tbh, will probably make me more open to the idea of it happening in real life.
This book was also a love letter to therapy which I will always be here for.
Second chance romance is not my trope of choice, and I know it's a bias I have in real life that I am skeptical of couples who break up and get back together. But I was all in on this story because it felt so authentic and, tbh, will probably make me more open to the idea of it happening in real life.
This book was also a love letter to therapy which I will always be here for.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Mental illness and Sexual content
Moderate: Miscarriage
Minor: Death of parent
desiireadss's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
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? No
5.0
Literally love this book so much!! Kennedy Ryan did he thing with this book. There was so much in this book that I can relate im pretty sure I’m now addicted to second chance romances now 🤭💕 but besides that this book made me realize a lot mentally and I am so grateful that is has 😩🥹
Content Warnings
Moderate: Grief, Miscarriage, and Mental illness
ealemayehu's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
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
5.0
I'm not good at reviews.….but Yes!! Love it, sad, funny, romantic, happy, hopeful….just yes
Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief, Child death, Mental illness, and Pregnancy
Moderate: Suicidal thoughts
Minor: Car accident
This book involves a still birth and deep conversations on depression and loosing parent at a young age.lmayfieldx's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
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
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death, Death, and Grief
Moderate: Mental illness and Suicidal thoughts
author2223's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
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
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Miscarriage, Child death, Grief, Death of parent, Infertility, and Mental illness
Moderate: Suicidal thoughts and Medical trauma
jessica_thelen's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
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
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death, Mental illness, and Death of parent
mcknicole22's review
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
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
5.0
This book was so incredibly raw and real. Being someone who has struggled with accepting and managing mental health needs, I connected so much with Yasmen. Obviously our experiences were different in so many ways. But the feeling of regret and learning to voice your needs and desires was shared so well in this book. I also loved the dual POV and seeing Josiah go through his own healing journey. Definitely check trigger warnings for pregnancy trauma, depression, and divorce. But, if you are able, I would recommend this book to the moon and back.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Mental illness
Moderate: Miscarriage and Pregnancy
Minor: Suicidal thoughts
klonghouse's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
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
4.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Miscarriage and Mental illness
Minor: Suicidal thoughts, Child death, and Death of parent