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charitytinnin's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
5.0
This book (both premise and execution) is magical. It was most everything I hoped it would be with an added exploration of grief that I thought was so well done. I wanted a little more time with our couple in the end to really sit in those emotions which is why it doesn’t get a full 5 stars from me, but it was so close.
Update: I can’t stop thinking about this book. I want everyone to read it but can’t give up my copy to anyone else in case I want to reread it. Definitely 5 stars (5/19/2024)
Update: I can’t stop thinking about this book. I want everyone to read it but can’t give up my copy to anyone else in case I want to reread it. Definitely 5 stars (5/19/2024)
Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief
Moderate: Sexual content and Suicide
Minor: Cursing
Just for information: I don’t normally tag the cursing content warning but there was one use of profanity in this book that took me by surprise because it came late in the book and felt unnecessary/out of character so it stood out to me….?kmayn227's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
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
4.75
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death, Suicide, and Grief
Minor: Sexual content, Pregnancy, and Alcohol
ohshebookish's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
inspiring
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexual content
Minor: Death and Suicide
annakvegas's review against another edition
emotional
funny
inspiring
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? It's complicated
5.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Mental illness, Suicide, and Grief
Minor: Sexual content
ceandralstaub's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
The attention to detail is nostalgic, but the plot is predictable.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content and Grief
boba_nbooks's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
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
4.5
Spice Rating: 🌶️.5 / 5
The Seven Year Slip is one of those books where you just want to give all the characters a big hug.
It's been 6 months since Clementine's aunt Analea passed away, and in order to cope, she has been pouring herself into her publishing career. Clementine is now living in her aunt's apartment, which was left to her in the will. When she was a kid, Clementine's aunt told her stories about the apartment and how it was magical--sometimes, just when you need it, it will take you back in time. But Clementine is grown up now; she doesn't believe these stories anymore... until it happens to her. One day, she comes home to find a stranger in her apartment who is most definitely not supposed to be there, and the calendar is set to the wrong year--7 years in the past. In a very un-Clementine-like fashion, she invites the stranger, Iwan, to stay and puts herself and Iwan on a journey that will change both of their lives. They will both have to reconcile their past and present selves along with their core desires.
I love the romance in this novel! It did feel a little bit like insta-love, but sometimes, when you know you know. Clementine and Iwan's love story was so beautiful and even more complex due to the time travel element of their relationship. I loved the way they connected over food and a love for adventure. These two truly seemed as though they were made for each other.
A huge focus of this novel is on change. How, even though it can be extremely uncomfortable, it is sometimes necessary. Sometimes good. And sometimes, it's just neutral. We have to come to terms with change in life, in ourselves, and in the ones we love.
The Seven Year Slip is my first Ashley Poston book, but I'm already anticipating reading The Dead Romantics and her new release this summer. Emily Henry fans should definitely give Poston's work a shot. Both authors write contemporary romance novels that feel realistic and brings in life's complexities. Read this book if you want to shed a few tears but then feel like you're being wrapped in a warm, fuzzy blanket.
The Seven Year Slip is one of those books where you just want to give all the characters a big hug.
It's been 6 months since Clementine's aunt Analea passed away, and in order to cope, she has been pouring herself into her publishing career. Clementine is now living in her aunt's apartment, which was left to her in the will. When she was a kid, Clementine's aunt told her stories about the apartment and how it was magical--sometimes, just when you need it, it will take you back in time. But Clementine is grown up now; she doesn't believe these stories anymore... until it happens to her. One day, she comes home to find a stranger in her apartment who is most definitely not supposed to be there, and the calendar is set to the wrong year--7 years in the past. In a very un-Clementine-like fashion, she invites the stranger, Iwan, to stay and puts herself and Iwan on a journey that will change both of their lives. They will both have to reconcile their past and present selves along with their core desires.
I love the romance in this novel! It did feel a little bit like insta-love, but sometimes, when you know you know. Clementine and Iwan's love story was so beautiful and even more complex due to the time travel element of their relationship. I loved the way they connected over food and a love for adventure. These two truly seemed as though they were made for each other.
A huge focus of this novel is on change. How, even though it can be extremely uncomfortable, it is sometimes necessary. Sometimes good. And sometimes, it's just neutral. We have to come to terms with change in life, in ourselves, and in the ones we love.
The Seven Year Slip is my first Ashley Poston book, but I'm already anticipating reading The Dead Romantics and her new release this summer. Emily Henry fans should definitely give Poston's work a shot. Both authors write contemporary romance novels that feel realistic and brings in life's complexities. Read this book if you want to shed a few tears but then feel like you're being wrapped in a warm, fuzzy blanket.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Suicide, and Grief
Moderate: Sexual content
notsolocaltheatrekid's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
relaxing
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
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
madelinedalton'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? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
Extremely predictable and not smutty enough for my tastes, but it was really cute! I especially appreciated that it didn’t follow the typical romance novel structure to a T, even though I predicted every single twist.
I also think I would have resonated with this book more if I had a lot of personal experience with grief, but alas (and thankfully), I do not yet.
I also think I would have resonated with this book more if I had a lot of personal experience with grief, but alas (and thankfully), I do not yet.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief
Minor: Sexual content and Suicide
khucc's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
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
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death and Grief
Moderate: Sexual content and Suicide
dnns's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
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? No
4.5
This is my first Ashley Poston, and halfway through, I already knew that I have to add her other works to my TBR pile!
While the book has some magical elements in it, the mundane moments (surprisingly) brought the best parts. Ashley succesfully orchestrated the romance between the leads, mostly while they were sharing the simplest, most domestic activity — having a meal together.
Throughout the book, she also carefully navigated themes of change and loss with such maturity and grace.
Overall, this is a great read and I can see why people often recommend this if you’re going through a slump.
While the book has some magical elements in it, the mundane moments (surprisingly) brought the best parts. Ashley succesfully orchestrated the romance between the leads, mostly while they were sharing the simplest, most domestic activity — having a meal together.
Throughout the book, she also carefully navigated themes of change and loss with such maturity and grace.
Overall, this is a great read and I can see why people often recommend this if you’re going through a slump.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexual content and Suicide