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sapphic_alpaca's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
sad
- 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
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cancer, Chronic illness, Cursing, Death, Sexual content, Terminal illness, Excrement, Medical content, Grief, Death of parent, and Abandonment
Moderate: Addiction, Alcoholism, Drug use, Medical trauma, Death of parent, and Alcohol
Minor: Car accident
spaceace014's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
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
You will cry but in a good way
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death and Terminal illness
Minor: Alcoholism
soobooksalot's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
sad
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
"Love is finding someone who helps you rewrite the story of yourself."
Here We Go Again is one of those books.
It's one of those books that makes you find something to appreciate on every page. It makes you swoon, makes you think.
Makes you read until 3 a.m., when you really should put the book down because you need to get some damn sleep, but instead you've got all the feels, and tears streaming with a smile on your face.
It's the prickly pear of novels - beautiful and painful in tandem.
I've loved Alison Cochrun's previous two novels (The Charm Offensive and Kiss Her Once For Me) and Here We Go Again tops them all.
The characters of Logan, Rosemary and Joe are so vivid. So loveable and so flawed, I fell entirely into their Gay Mobile "death trip" journey. (And one other character, who I can't name before you read it, is now in my top favourite characters ever.)
There is too much to gush over here, quite honestly. In summary, I loved this book and highly recommend.
Released on April 2.
Here We Go Again is one of those books.
It's one of those books that makes you find something to appreciate on every page. It makes you swoon, makes you think.
Makes you read until 3 a.m., when you really should put the book down because you need to get some damn sleep, but instead you've got all the feels, and tears streaming with a smile on your face.
It's the prickly pear of novels - beautiful and painful in tandem.
I've loved Alison Cochrun's previous two novels (The Charm Offensive and Kiss Her Once For Me) and Here We Go Again tops them all.
The characters of Logan, Rosemary and Joe are so vivid. So loveable and so flawed, I fell entirely into their Gay Mobile "death trip" journey. (And one other character, who I can't name before you read it, is now in my top favourite characters ever.)
There is too much to gush over here, quite honestly. In summary, I loved this book and highly recommend.
Released on April 2.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Alcoholism, Cancer, Death, Homophobia, Mental illness, Sexual content, Terminal illness, Medical content, Grief, and Alcohol
theyellowbrickreader's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
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
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cancer, Death, Terminal illness, Grief, and Death of parent
Moderate: Sexual content and Abandonment
Minor: Alcoholism and Drug abuse
getlitwithamy_'s review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
funny
inspiring
reflective
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
5.0
Alison Cochran has managed to craft what I believe is one of the best road trip stories I have ever read! I loved the pacing, the characters, the scene building, the HUMOR!! There is so much I can say about this book.
Let's start with the happy stuff. Besides the fact that the book is hilarious, I loved how Cochrun uses the story to show travel through the southern states of America through a queer lens. Readers can expect to find themselves surprised by the love in the queer communities in different states during the journey.
Another happy-ish thing I liked was the characters. They were all so well-rounded and felt so REAL where I felt connected in a way. Like in Cochrun’s previous book, KISS HER ONCE FOR ME, HERE WE GO AGAIN has really great anxiety and ADHD representation. I also loved having a main character on the ace spectrum.
Now for the sad part.The main premise of the story and reason for the road trip is to get a man dying of cancer to his desired dying location across the country. The experience of witnessing someone deteriorate and eventually die from cancer is a major occurrence throughout the book, so keep this in mind while reading and take care of yourself.
I'm obsessed with this book! I knew it was one of my most anticipated releases of the year and it definitely lived up to the hype!!
Let's start with the happy stuff. Besides the fact that the book is hilarious, I loved how Cochrun uses the story to show travel through the southern states of America through a queer lens. Readers can expect to find themselves surprised by the love in the queer communities in different states during the journey.
Another happy-ish thing I liked was the characters. They were all so well-rounded and felt so REAL where I felt connected in a way. Like in Cochrun’s previous book, KISS HER ONCE FOR ME, HERE WE GO AGAIN has really great anxiety and ADHD representation. I also loved having a main character on the ace spectrum.
Now for the sad part.The main premise of the story and reason for the road trip is to get a man dying of cancer to his desired dying location across the country. The experience of witnessing someone deteriorate and eventually die from cancer is a major occurrence throughout the book, so keep this in mind while reading and take care of yourself.
I'm obsessed with this book! I knew it was one of my most anticipated releases of the year and it definitely lived up to the hype!!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cancer, Cursing, Death, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual content, Terminal illness, Excrement, Medical content, and Grief
Moderate: Homophobia and Abandonment
Minor: Addiction, Alcoholism, and Death of parent
instalovewithbooks's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
Thank you to S&S and Netgallery for the free arc copy. All opinions are my own.
This book fucking ruined me. Absolutely madness. I cried a lil while I was reading it at work on my fucking lunch break.
A rom-com about death? Sign me the FUCK up! This was beautifully written and the ache and pain I felt not only from Rosemary and Logan but also the side characters, Joe, Remy, and more.
I will always recommend Cochruns books. They're brilliant. So well made.
This book fucking ruined me. Absolutely madness. I cried a lil while I was reading it at work on my fucking lunch break.
A rom-com about death? Sign me the FUCK up! This was beautifully written and the ache and pain I felt not only from Rosemary and Logan but also the side characters, Joe, Remy, and more.
I will always recommend Cochruns books. They're brilliant. So well made.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cancer, Cursing, Death, Terminal illness, Medical content, Grief, Death of parent, and Abandonment
Moderate: Alcoholism
jackiereadssometimes's review against another edition
emotional
funny
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
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cancer, Death, and Grief
Moderate: Alcoholism, Mental illness, Terminal illness, and Abandonment
frannook's review against another edition
emotional
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
5.0
More thoughts to come soon!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cancer, Death, Terminal illness, and Grief
Minor: Addiction, Alcoholism, and Homophobia
bookalyse's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Terminal illness, Medical content, and Death of parent
Moderate: Homophobia and Abandonment
Minor: Alcoholism, Panic attacks/disorders, and Car accident
bookishmillennial's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
funny
reflective
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
disclaimer: I don’t really give starred reviews. I hope my reviews provide enough information to let you know if a book is for you or not. Find me here: https://linktr.ee/bookishmillennial
This was a really tender romance about estranged childhood besties, Rosemary Hale & Logan Melantis, who have always been different (opposites attract), had a huge misunderstanding and bout of miscommunication in high school, and are reunited for a cross-country road trip in the loudest, most vibrant van (text on the side of the van says "Queer Cuddler") in service of their high school English teacher, Joe Delgado. They experience unplanned excursions, road bumps, and more, as they grapple with Joe's terminal illness (cancer) and their grief in saying goodbye to him.
Logan is a self-appointed "fuckboy," who recognizes that all women see in her are her long legs and huge tits (her words, not mine). She has ADHD, so when she feels, she feels incredibly deeply. So what's the healthy adult thing to do? Not feel anything or care about anything at all, of course! (read: sarcasm). Logan is so fervently committed to her lifestyle, and wears her tough exterior to self-sabotage and protect herself, as she believes people will always leave (reminiscent of: angtsy, angry Peyton from season 1 of One Tree Hill), so she leaves first!
Rosemary also has ADHD, but presents very differently from Logan, and is therefore committed to her schedules, itineraries, and struggles with deviations from agreed-upon plans. Rosemary (or "Hale" as Logan calls her) was not out to Logan yet, so Logan is wildly dismissive and erases Rosemary's sexuality in the beginning of the book. However, Rosemary eventually clarifies she is queer, and so begins the queer longing!
The overarching messages of what Joe tried to teach the women was admirable, and could probably feel universally relatable. I really do want to read more stories about folks at the end of life, because I'm fascinated by our mortality, and it's interesting to me that so many dying folks share similar sentiments of: "Don't let fear get in the way of your joy," "Follow your heart," "Be yourself," etc etc etc. Joe confronted his own past shames in leaving Remy behind, how the AIDs pandemic traumatized him, and how he wanted to spend his final days. Joe was brave in finally doing things he wanted as he made his way home to Bar Harbor, Maine. I'd love a book or movie about Joe's life. Books like these generally help me examine if I'm living a fulfilling life, and I do think we all need reminders of our mortality so we can act accordingly and bravely.
I really do wish Joe was not a Latine man whose terminal illness and death was the plot device that furthered two white women's personal development. It's hard to me to not notice that.
This was a really tender romance about estranged childhood besties, Rosemary Hale & Logan Melantis, who have always been different (opposites attract), had a huge misunderstanding and bout of miscommunication in high school, and are reunited for a cross-country road trip in the loudest, most vibrant van (text on the side of the van says "Queer Cuddler") in service of their high school English teacher, Joe Delgado. They experience unplanned excursions, road bumps, and more, as they grapple with Joe's terminal illness (cancer) and their grief in saying goodbye to him.
Logan is a self-appointed "fuckboy," who recognizes that all women see in her are her long legs and huge tits (her words, not mine). She has ADHD, so when she feels, she feels incredibly deeply. So what's the healthy adult thing to do? Not feel anything or care about anything at all, of course! (read: sarcasm). Logan is so fervently committed to her lifestyle, and wears her tough exterior to self-sabotage and protect herself, as she believes people will always leave (reminiscent of: angtsy, angry Peyton from season 1 of One Tree Hill), so she leaves first!
Rosemary also has ADHD, but presents very differently from Logan, and is therefore committed to her schedules, itineraries, and struggles with deviations from agreed-upon plans. Rosemary (or "Hale" as Logan calls her) was not out to Logan yet, so Logan is wildly dismissive and erases Rosemary's sexuality in the beginning of the book. However, Rosemary eventually clarifies she is queer, and so begins the queer longing!
The overarching messages of what Joe tried to teach the women was admirable, and could probably feel universally relatable. I really do want to read more stories about folks at the end of life, because I'm fascinated by our mortality, and it's interesting to me that so many dying folks share similar sentiments of: "Don't let fear get in the way of your joy," "Follow your heart," "Be yourself," etc etc etc. Joe confronted his own past shames in leaving Remy behind, how the AIDs pandemic traumatized him, and how he wanted to spend his final days. Joe was brave in finally doing things he wanted as he made his way home to Bar Harbor, Maine. I'd love a book or movie about Joe's life. Books like these generally help me examine if I'm living a fulfilling life, and I do think we all need reminders of our mortality so we can act accordingly and bravely.
I really do wish Joe was not a Latine man whose terminal illness and death was the plot device that furthered two white women's personal development. It's hard to me to not notice that.
steam rating: 2.5 out of 5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cancer, Sexual content, Terminal illness, and Grief
Moderate: Death, Toxic friendship, and Abandonment