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dark
emotional
sad
fast-paced
I understand the hype, but this really wasn’t for me and it’s not because of the ending. I did not like the writing despite a few lines here and there. It also felt longer than it should be.
I don’t mind the age gap trope, but this one made me cringe because of Thayer. Salem is young and precocious. So, I understood her actions even though I didn’t like it. Thayer however, is an adult. He did a lot of kind things for Salem, but in terms of his obvious attraction for her, he seemed wildly irresponsible and immature for a thirty-something year old.
Will I still read the next book? Yes, but because I want to know how it ends and hope that it’s better than this one.
Definitely read the trigger warnings because those parts were heavy even when it’s mentioned or implied.
I don’t mind the age gap trope, but this one made me cringe because of Thayer. Salem is young and precocious. So, I understood her actions even though I didn’t like it. Thayer however, is an adult. He did a lot of kind things for Salem, but in terms of his obvious attraction for her, he seemed wildly irresponsible and immature for a thirty-something year old.
Will I still read the next book? Yes, but because I want to know how it ends and hope that it’s better than this one.
Definitely read the trigger warnings because those parts were heavy even when it’s mentioned or implied.
Content Warnings
Minor: Cancer, Child death, Sexual assault
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
relaxing
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
it was good, however, i was expecting more. i didn't cry when forest died and i wanted to so bad i just didnt feel as connected with the characters the plot was average and the book didn't really stand out too much for me. it also was the excessive amount of unimportant details that ruined it for me.i dont really care how many pancakes he made for her or how he bent down to tie her shoe, it just makes the book repetitive and boring. i also hate how Salem did Caleb dirty. he was actually a sweet boyfriend and didn't deserve it, i would have been more comfortable if she would have broken up with him first </spoiler > ALSO PLEASE READ THE TWS *THIS IS NOT A SOFT BOOK LIKE BIRTHDAY GIRL OR ANY OF THE SORT.*
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cancer, Child death, Death, Grief, Death of parent, Abandonment
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Absolutely heartbreaking. Have the tissues ready.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Addiction, Adult/minor relationship, Body horror, Cancer, Child abuse, Child death, Chronic illness, Death, Incest, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual content, Suicidal thoughts, Toxic relationship, Grief, Death of parent, Alcohol
emotional
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:
Complicated
I really didn’t feel anything from this book. Usually with a good romance book I catch myself smiling at their interactions or swooning over something the mmc says to her, but I never felt that here. It’s not even the age gap so much that I would have a problem with if I had felt like the characters actually really connected at all, but they didn’t seem to. The whole drama with Caleb seemed a bit ridiculous, and I don’t understand why she wouldn’t just break up with him instead of cheating. I thought it was ok enough for maybe 3 stars until the last 10% of the book, and now I’m not even sure I want to give it even this.
What kind of book uses a child’s death so lightly? As a plot device to cause problems in the relationship?! I was honestly a little disgusted that this was where the author went with it. Then Thayer and Caleb fighting made me roll my eyes. That final plot twist of “oh look, I’m pregnant!” finally put the nail in the coffin.
It honestly just felt like the author threw as much drama and tragedy into the book as possible
• Abusive father who died of cancer
• Mother gets cancer
• Sister’s toxic relationship
• Cheating on Caleb
• Forrest’s death
• More Caleb vs Thayer drama
• Accidental pregnancy
• Abusive father who died of cancer
• Mother gets cancer
• Sister’s toxic relationship
• Cheating on Caleb
• Forrest’s death
• More Caleb vs Thayer drama
• Accidental pregnancy
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death, Cursing, Death, Infidelity, Sexual content, Grief, Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Cancer, Child abuse, Rape, Toxic relationship
Minor: Domestic abuse, Panic attacks/disorders, Vomit, Death of parent, Pregnancy, Alcohol
emotional
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
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:
No
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cancer, Child death, Physical abuse
dark
emotional
sad
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Loveable characters:
Yes
This hurts like a bitch!
Did i ignore every trigger warner and read this book thinking it can’t damage me ? Yes. Did it break me ? Also yes.
So please don’t ignore trigger warnings before going into this one.
Did i ignore every trigger warner and read this book thinking it can’t damage me ? Yes. Did it break me ? Also yes.
So please don’t ignore trigger warnings before going into this one.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cancer, Death
Moderate: Domestic abuse, Rape, Sexual violence
emotional
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Content Warnings
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Cancer, Child death
Moderate: Child abuse, Sexual assault
emotional
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Content Warnings
Moderate: Cancer, Death, Death of parent
Minor: Child abuse, Incest, Rape
emotional
inspiring
reflective
sad
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:
Complicated
Wow….
I came into this book with no expectation except an age gap romance but I left with my heart in pieces. I did not know I was picking up a 5 star read in my opinion but I’m so glad I took a chance with this story.
This is such a beautiful story between two unlikely people and hits so much deeper than I ever could have expected. The end is hard to digest, and the behaviors of the characters sucks but is so understandable.
I immediately started the second book because I just needed more. I’ve already recommended these books to multiple people and just…. Wow.
I came into this book with no expectation except an age gap romance but I left with my heart in pieces. I did not know I was picking up a 5 star read in my opinion but I’m so glad I took a chance with this story.
This is such a beautiful story between two unlikely people and hits so much deeper than I ever could have expected. The end is hard to digest, and the behaviors of the characters sucks but is so understandable.
I immediately started the second book because I just needed more. I’ve already recommended these books to multiple people and just…. Wow.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death, Death, Grief
Moderate: Cancer, Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Incest, Infidelity, Pedophilia, Sexual assault, Sexual content
Minor: Pregnancy, Alcohol
emotional
medium-paced
The age gap (18W & 31M) was hard for me to read. She could’ve been 20 with equally high stakes I feel.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cancer, Child abuse, Child death, Emotional abuse, Incest, Infidelity, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Grief, Death of parent, Pregnancy, Injury/Injury detail