abitofapoet's review against another edition
- 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
4.0
Something that I loved about this book, as much as it broke my heart, is how unique it is. So often a romance novel ends at “I Do.” but that’s not reality. That should be the beginning. Seeing these characters navigate their broken marriage is heart wrenching and hopeful at the same time. You’ll find yourself crying for Quinn and for Graham on one page, and wanting to scream at them on the next. Even the most perfect matches have their category 5 moments.
I found I related to Quinn a lot. More than i’ve ever related to the struggles of a book character before, which is surprising because where Quinn so desperately wants to be a mother, that is my absolute nightmare. But the strain that Quinn’s infertility puts on herself and on her relationship is akin to the strain i’ve felt in my own marriage because of a medical condition. The feelings of not being woman enough for her husband, of constantly letting him down, of their marriage being the thing that ruined his future, and of feeling the need to pull away from him and place this distance between them because of those thoughts. I found myself staring at the pages in disbelief that someone had actually put into words the thoughts that i’ve had in some of my darkest moments. And watching Graham desperately love the ghost of her, wishing he knew how to get her back broke me into pieces.
One emotional quote that really stuck with me:
Spoiler
“My Husband’s heart is my saving grace, but his physical touch has become my enemy.”If you’re looking for a sappy romance, i wouldn’t recommend this to you. If you’re looking for something real and beautiful and heartbreaking, absolutely pick this up.
Graphic: Infertility, Infidelity, Medical content, Medical trauma, and Miscarriage
Moderate: Classism, Blood, Car accident, and Cursing
Minor: Death of parent
snuggledwithink's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Child death, Miscarriage , Infertility, and Medical trauma
Moderate: Miscarriage , Sexual content, Child death, and Medical trauma
Minor: Pregnancy, Blood, Car accident, Child death, Misogyny, Death of parent, Death, Grief, Infertility, and Infidelity
a_libra_library's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Husband Graham awful, horrible, immature and not a great husband.
I guess that fits with showing how couples grow and change over time and how it isn't always for the best. This does not have a HEA and everyone should check the triggers going into this book.
Graphic: Infertility, Infidelity, Miscarriage , Toxic relationship, and Sexual content
Moderate: Sexual content, Body shaming, Infidelity, Self harm, Blood, Death of parent, Infertility, Miscarriage , and Toxic relationship
iiamyx's review
- 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
Graphic: Infertility, Alcohol, Pregnancy, Toxic relationship, Medical trauma, Death of parent, Miscarriage , and Mental illness
izzyf16's review
5.0
Graphic: Infertility
Moderate: Miscarriage and Infidelity
Minor: Death, Death of parent, and Car accident
redheadreads_'s review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Graphic: Miscarriage , Infidelity, Infertility, Grief, and Mental illness
Moderate: Medical content, Death of parent, Car accident, and Medical trauma
mikaylabooks's review
- 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
5.0
Graphic: Infertility, Infidelity, and Miscarriage
Minor: Sexual content and Death of parent
giannaroberts's review against another edition
- 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
Graphic: Miscarriage , Infertility, and Medical trauma
Minor: Death of parent