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kshertz's review
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
This was much more than a romance book. It was way too realistic. There was family duty. The characters were complex and multi-dimensional. They had real reasons to stay apart that’s for sure. In the end, the characters were made a little too unlikeable for me to root for them, but they got their happily ever after and I was excited to see how it wrapped up.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Abandonment, Body horror, Emotional abuse, Racism, and Body shaming
schweibertsm's review
challenging
dark
emotional
informative
reflective
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
I struggled at first to see a lot of the similarities to Sense and sensibility, but the story grew on me. It was definitely an interesting and eye opening perspective and I like how the author touched on the topics. Bear is such a a tragic character, but like with the original all things work themselves out.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Racism, Body shaming, Emotional abuse, and Panic attacks/disorders
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