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btwnprintedpgs's review
adventurous
emotional
funny
reflective
medium-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? It's complicated
4.0
This book definitely landed more in contemporary lit fic than it did in romance. While there is a romantic undertone, a lot of this book is our MC Sadie trying to figure out life.
I'm not generally a time travel girly or a holiday season reader, but I did like how this book really drove home the message that sometimes things happen for a reason. As Sadie starts her Second Chance Year, she starts to fold herself up and hide her true feelings in order to stop rocking the boat, because that's what resulted in the Very Bad Year.
I'll be honest, I liked her Second Chance Year. It might not have worked out the way she planned it, but she learned so much more through it and the finale felt all the more satisfying. It felt earned, even though she had to really go through it in order to get there.
The one thing I wish we had more of was Sadie actually talking through her feelings more, whether through her own narrative or a longer conversation with her friends/family. It would have made the bonds stronger and given us a bit more foundation for her relationships.
All in all, a solid read full of found family, chaos, and letting go of expectations.
TW: sexual harassment, sexual assault, sexism, alcohol consumption, racism; mentions death
eARC gifted via NetGalley by Forever in exchange for an honest review.
I'm not generally a time travel girly or a holiday season reader, but I did like how this book really drove home the message that sometimes things happen for a reason. As Sadie starts her Second Chance Year, she starts to fold herself up and hide her true feelings in order to stop rocking the boat, because that's what resulted in the Very Bad Year.
I'll be honest, I liked her Second Chance Year. It might not have worked out the way she planned it, but she learned so much more through it and the finale felt all the more satisfying. It felt earned, even though she had to really go through it in order to get there.
The one thing I wish we had more of was Sadie actually talking through her feelings more, whether through her own narrative or a longer conversation with her friends/family. It would have made the bonds stronger and given us a bit more foundation for her relationships.
All in all, a solid read full of found family, chaos, and letting go of expectations.
TW: sexual harassment, sexual assault, sexism, alcohol consumption, racism; mentions death
eARC gifted via NetGalley by Forever in exchange for an honest review.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexism, Sexual harassment, Sexual assault, and Alcohol
Moderate: Racism
Minor: Death
vj_thompson's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
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? Yes
5.0
This book gave me all the feels and made me feel giddy while reading. I loved the found family aspect among Sadie's little community of friends. I enjoyed every moment of this book 💕
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual harassment and Toxic relationship
Moderate: Sexism, Gaslighting, Misogyny, Classism, Bullying, and Alcohol
Minor: Racism and Sexual assault
uranaishi's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual harassment
Moderate: Alcohol, Classism, Sexism, Bullying, Grief, Gaslighting, and Misogyny
Minor: Sexual content, Cursing, Animal death, Emotional abuse, Infidelity, Racial slurs, Racism, and Toxic relationship
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