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han936's review against another edition
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Miscarriage, Misogyny, and Toxic relationship
Minor: Racism
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.
Content Warnings
Minor: Sexual violence, Police brutality, Terminal illness, Toxic relationship, and Pregnancy
katiewhocanread's review
emotional
funny
hopeful
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Miscarriage, Pregnancy, and Sexual harassment
Moderate: Medical content, Panic attacks/disorders, and Medical trauma
Minor: Police brutality, Racism, Blood, Grief, and Death of parent
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