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elentiya_13's review against another edition
dark
emotional
lighthearted
relaxing
tense
slow-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
It took me a while to finish the book, mainly because I didn't find it very interesting. I had to read about 50 % of thr book to really care about what was going on. The topic in the book were pretty dark and depressing but thing definitely picked up after 50% of the book.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Grief, Child abuse, Cancer, Domestic abuse, Infidelity, Death of parent, and Death
mallorygoldsmith's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
fast-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
4.0
Cute book with a good plot. The secondary story was a much deeper plot line but it worked well with the primary romcom story.
Content Warnings
Minor: Child abuse
bethoftheburgh's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
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
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cancer and Infidelity
Moderate: Domestic abuse and Child abuse
humbee's review against another edition
dark
emotional
funny
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
I enjoyed this book, and it got me stating up til 1am to finish it! Gus and January are great characters I just felt like it was very similar to Book Lovers Nora and Charlie, enemies (or rivals) to lovers with some kind of deal or bet that throws them together. This may just be a theme in Emily Henry's writing, so it's not a problem, just interesting. I loved how whilst the romance was obvious and the main driving force, the book bet goes into some pretty dark and serious places. Big fan of this book, and will probably read again
Content Warnings
Graphic: Fire/Fire injury and Death of parent
Moderate: Cancer
Minor: Alcoholism and Child abuse
palindrometodd's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
sad
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? Yes
4.5
I love all of Emily Henry's books and loved this one! It held darker themes than a lot of her others, and stuff I wasn't expecting, but it just added depth to a well-rounded novel. It's a brilliant and nuanced look at grief and losing a parent, and how it can impact your world view. The characters were brilliant and as always the actual romance was 🔥🔥🔥. I especially love her dialogue between characters!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death of parent, Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Vomit, Fire/Fire injury, and Confinement
Minor: Child death
redhothabanero's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
medium-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
This book was okay but not my favorite. I found January to be unpleasant and Gus was boring. I enjoy enemies to lovers but the build up was non existent.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief, Death of parent, and Sexual content
Moderate: Infidelity and Child abuse
michaelavanr's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
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
5.0
Perfect romance book. Two days and completely demolished. Laughed, cried, the works
Content Warnings
Minor: Child abuse
bookworm_haley's review against another edition
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Domestic abuse, Child abuse, and Death of parent
Minor: Death of parent and Alcohol
themoonshoes's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
reflective
sad
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
4.25
i was so pleasantly surprised by this book tbh. girl it had me kicking my feet giggling tee-hee-ing…..
pros: very sweet romance, miss henry did a good job of getting me to buy in to the characters and why their personalities were the way they were. january’s Character Type also was never downplayed or taken less seriously (something i feel that happens pretty frequently in the genre), which i appreciate. the sexy scenes were sexy and fun. also ok i know it’s a romance and that the character development isn’t necessarily the point, but january’s whole arc was well done imo and i believed that she could end up where she ended up at the end. also liked that gus wasn’t just a nick miller type, which could easily have happened.
cons: ok girl the writing was soooo cringy at some places. like ok did our audience switch and we’re writing for middleschoolers now kind of cringe. those lines weren’t everywhere but now and then i’d be rolling my eyes lol. the story also pretty heavily relies on january’s inability to not jump to conclusions and the miscommunication trope which is my least favorite thing in a romance. also girl miss henry you are a writer how do you make the books these two are writing sound soooo corny and uninteresting.
altogether though this was a fun book that i’d definitely read again. and it was my first emily henry that i’ve read so idk if this is normal for her or w/e but i liked it!
pros: very sweet romance, miss henry did a good job of getting me to buy in to the characters and why their personalities were the way they were. january’s Character Type also was never downplayed or taken less seriously (something i feel that happens pretty frequently in the genre), which i appreciate. the sexy scenes were sexy and fun. also ok i know it’s a romance and that the character development isn’t necessarily the point, but january’s whole arc was well done imo and i believed that she could end up where she ended up at the end. also liked that gus wasn’t just a nick miller type, which could easily have happened.
cons: ok girl the writing was soooo cringy at some places. like ok did our audience switch and we’re writing for middleschoolers now kind of cringe. those lines weren’t everywhere but now and then i’d be rolling my eyes lol. the story also pretty heavily relies on january’s inability to not jump to conclusions and the miscommunication trope which is my least favorite thing in a romance. also girl miss henry you are a writer how do you make the books these two are writing sound soooo corny and uninteresting.
altogether though this was a fun book that i’d definitely read again. and it was my first emily henry that i’ve read so idk if this is normal for her or w/e but i liked it!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief and Death of parent
Moderate: Cancer, Child abuse, and Infidelity
Minor: Vomit
there’s a few sex scenes in this book, but none that are Overtly Graphic.shorelinepages's review against another edition
emotional
fast-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
January I love you so much
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death of parent
Moderate: Child abuse