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risemini's review
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.75
Graphic: Miscarriage, Pregnancy, Sexual content, Alcohol, Cancer, Death, Death of parent, Sexual assault, and Sexual violence
katiemack's review
emotional
funny
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
I received an eARC of this book from NetGalley and the publisher in exchange for an honest review.
I grabbed this envisioning something like Sally Rooney's books, and there are similarities--the communication issues (which, as usual, frustrated me), the angst and longing between the love interests that are compounded by their own fears and insecurities, the sense of humor, and the intriguing side characters. I appreciated the multiple POVs to round out the story; I found myself wishing there were more chapters about Emily and Daria because I liked them so much. At times, it feels like Brook is trying to squish every social issue (e.g., revenge porn, medical trauma, male toxicity, even the pandemic) into the book, which makes the plot feel both overwhelming and like it's skimming over important topics. Overall, though, it's a perfectly fine read.
I grabbed this envisioning something like Sally Rooney's books, and there are similarities--the communication issues (which, as usual, frustrated me), the angst and longing between the love interests that are compounded by their own fears and insecurities, the sense of humor, and the intriguing side characters. I appreciated the multiple POVs to round out the story; I found myself wishing there were more chapters about Emily and Daria because I liked them so much. At times, it feels like Brook is trying to squish every social issue (e.g., revenge porn, medical trauma, male toxicity, even the pandemic) into the book, which makes the plot feel both overwhelming and like it's skimming over important topics. Overall, though, it's a perfectly fine read.
Minor: Sexual violence, Police brutality, Terminal illness, Toxic relationship, and Pregnancy
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