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throwback682's review against another edition
2) the fact that I felt like we were reaching the climax and should see some resolution soon, and then noticed I was only 1/3 of the way through the book, and couldn’t imagine what the fuck could possibly fill that many more hours
3) Erin is so toxic, I couldn’t deal with it anymore
Graphic: Sexual content, Alcohol, and Toxic relationship
Moderate: Alcoholism
Minor: Biphobia and Sexism
I didn’t tag adult/minor relationship because, yes, Cassie is legally an adult. However, Erin makes it very clear that she doesn’t think of her that way… and then keeps sleeping with her. Eww.the_true_monroe's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75
Graphic: Alcohol, Cursing, Sexual content, and Abandonment
Moderate: Emotional abuse
Minor: Medical content, Biphobia, Misogyny, Alcoholism, and Injury/Injury detail
stacy837's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Cursing and Sexual content
Moderate: Alcohol
Minor: Outing, Biphobia, and Misogyny
torihbu's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
this isn't my type of book, but it was recommended to me for the "weird plot." i was expecting something more surreal or even sinister, but it turned out to be a story about a middle-aged divorced woman sleeping with her college-aged daughter's best friend. while that's a slightly complex premise, the story itself is not at all complex or gripping. this book clearly isn't for me, but i know someone out there would love it, so i gave it 2 stars
Graphic: Toxic relationship
Moderate: Toxic friendship
Minor: Classism, Misogyny, Sexism, Gaslighting, Alcohol, Biphobia, Bullying, Grief, and Cursing
michelle_bernice92's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
Graphic: Sexual content
Minor: Biphobia
displacedcactus'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
I did have a couple of frustrations with the book. Erin, the MILF, felt a bit sketched-in at times. Throughout the book, she's working on trying to get a free clinic launched, but while this idea is mentioned several times, and we see her working on it, the details are so incredibly vague as to why she wants it and what her goal is for it.
And as someone who has never experienced campus life, I had some concerns about Cassie's drinking.
On the other hand, one thing I did really like (spoilers for MC's relationship with her own mother):
If age-gap romances (between consenting adults), forbidden romances, temporary long-distance, MILFs, college romance, or messy awkwardness are your jam, this book is a pretty decent read, but I don't think it's good enough to recommend if you're neutral or negative towards the tropes.
Graphic: Alcohol, Sexual content, and Cursing
Moderate: Alcoholism
Minor: Biphobia and Drug use
charlie1995's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Minor: Alcoholism, Biphobia, and Addiction
infjkiki's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Abandonment and Child abuse
Minor: Biphobia
mold_munchr's review against another edition
Graphic: Sexual content
Minor: Biphobia, Sexism, and Addiction
noceur's review against another edition
- 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
3.5
Graphic: Sexual content and Alcohol
Moderate: Emotional abuse and Cursing
Minor: Biphobia, Misogyny, and Emotional abuse