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3.86 AVERAGE
3.86 AVERAGE
emotional
funny
hopeful
This was an unexpected gem. I love the way this author writes. Merit, Jane, and Cory felt like real people to me. And bonus it’s set in SF! There are a few plot points that I could have enjoyed more if played out differently but all in all I enjoyed this a lot.
This was an advanced reader's copy, unbiased review etc
I really went through a lot of feelings about this book while reading it, but ended up really liking it. It was so stressful, but i think intentionally so! I managed to have sympathy for basically none of the characters but the kids and still enjoy it, which is UNUSUAL for me and i think speaks to the overall writing and pacing.
I really went through a lot of feelings about this book while reading it, but ended up really liking it. It was so stressful, but i think intentionally so! I managed to have sympathy for basically none of the characters but the kids and still enjoy it, which is UNUSUAL for me and i think speaks to the overall writing and pacing.
Spoiler
VERY GRATEFUL FOR THE EPILOGUE
emotional
reflective
I received a free copy of this book, and am voluntarily leaving an honest review.
This book is the story of a wife and mother who is bored and unhappy with her life until she falls in love with her (female) boss. It's a well written book that keeps you turning the pages, but I found it very hard to sympathize with any of the characters. It's one of those books where all the characters are objectively terrible, and you sit back and watch them ruin everything while shaking your head and not really caring all that much that they do.
I can't say that I'm personally a huge fan of this book since I found myself constantly disgusted with all the characters' choices and didn't like the ending, but this is a quality book that many people will likely enjoy.
This book is the story of a wife and mother who is bored and unhappy with her life until she falls in love with her (female) boss. It's a well written book that keeps you turning the pages, but I found it very hard to sympathize with any of the characters. It's one of those books where all the characters are objectively terrible, and you sit back and watch them ruin everything while shaking your head and not really caring all that much that they do.
I can't say that I'm personally a huge fan of this book since I found myself constantly disgusted with all the characters' choices and didn't like the ending, but this is a quality book that many people will likely enjoy.
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
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:
Yes
hopeful
lighthearted
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:
No
emotional
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
I did like how the author portrayed the challenging emotions of an unhappy mother married to a mediocre man, and at times I identified a lot with Merit, but mostly I was so frustrated with her. I just couldn't feel the chemistry between the two main characters which was so annoying because I really wanted to. My biggest issue with this book however is the ending. The most important part of the story and character development was just skipped over and you randomly in the last line of the book find out what happens and I felt so cheated. It had so much potential and just hit all the wrong places and really missed the mark for me.
emotional
inspiring
reflective
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:
N/A