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emotional
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
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:
Complicated
Awww! I liked this one!
The ending with the letters had me wanting to break down and cry, it was so beautiful and full circle and sweet and UGH I LIKED IT OK
The romance was wonderful, I loved Gus, that moody, leaning, secretive, little bastard.
At times, January’s inner monologue got a smidge repetitive as she constantly circling back to her daddy issues, but understandably so considering the circumstances, I guess.
Also having characters named both January and AUGUSTus - Emily had some fun. Good for her, we love months!
Overall, a really fun vacation read! Thanks for the rec, Lizzie!
ONTO FUNNY STORY
The ending with the letters had me wanting to break down and cry, it was so beautiful and full circle and sweet and UGH I LIKED IT OK
The romance was wonderful, I loved Gus, that moody, leaning, secretive, little bastard.
At times, January’s inner monologue got a smidge repetitive as she constantly circling back to her daddy issues, but understandably so considering the circumstances, I guess.
Also having characters named both January and AUGUSTus - Emily had some fun. Good for her, we love months!
Overall, a really fun vacation read! Thanks for the rec, Lizzie!
ONTO FUNNY STORY
Content Warnings
Moderate: Cancer, Child abuse, Cursing, Domestic abuse, Infidelity, Physical abuse, Sexual content, Grief, Car accident, Death of parent, Fire/Fire injury, Alcohol
emotional
funny
hopeful
reflective
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:
Yes
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cancer, Child abuse, Sexual content, Grief, Death of parent, Fire/Fire injury
emotional
hopeful
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Content Warnings
Moderate: Cancer, Infidelity, Death of parent
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
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
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Sexual content, Grief, Death of parent
Moderate: Cancer, Cursing
challenging
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
this book was beautifully written. i could tell the author had an appreciation for this story and was very intentional. the only thing that fell short for me was i didn't really feel anything for the characters. i also wish the book dealt more with her friendship with Shadi. there were little tidbits here and there but i didn't fell entirely convinced when she said that the only person she felt immediate love towards other than gus was shadi . BUT this really was beautifully written. It's been a minute since I've read quality writing like this one.
also i read the UK version which has a different ending than the US version. i think the UK ending was so much better. i would actually dock the rating if i read the US version. it was wayyyy too soon for the two of them to be getting married. did not seem believable to their love story.
another thing that bugged me a little was the title… when i think of beach reads i think lighthearted stories that don’t delve too much into emotional topics but this book def had some trigger warnings. it’s very minuscule but it def caught me off guard since i went into this blind
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cancer, Child abuse, Grief, Death of parent, Abandonment
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
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:
Yes
Content Warnings
Moderate: Cancer, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Suicide, Grief, Death of parent
Minor: Vomit
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
sad
fast-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:
Yes
Content Warnings
Moderate: Cancer, Grief, Death of parent
emotional
funny
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
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death of parent
Moderate: Cancer
Minor: Vomit
emotional
funny
hopeful
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cancer, Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Infidelity, Physical abuse, Vomit, Grief, Death of parent
Moderate: Cursing, Sexual content
emotional
funny
hopeful
reflective
sad
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:
No
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cancer, Death, Grief