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emotional
funny
hopeful
sad
medium-paced
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
I didn't expect to cry so much in a feel-good, summer romance, but here we are!
I appreciate the realistic and complex characters dealing with real life issues. I do wish the blurb for the book had at least mentioned that grief / death of a parent would be a huge motivator for the plot.
That being said, the romance itself took up the majority of the story and really felt like watching a rom-com.
Overall a nice read, but definitely check the CWs and make sure you're in the right place to read it!
I will absolutely be checking out more books by this author.
I appreciate the realistic and complex characters dealing with real life issues. I do wish the blurb for the book had at least mentioned that grief / death of a parent would be a huge motivator for the plot.
That being said, the romance itself took up the majority of the story and really felt like watching a rom-com.
Overall a nice read, but definitely check the CWs and make sure you're in the right place to read it!
I will absolutely be checking out more books by this author.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cancer, Child abuse, Death of parent, Alcohol
Minor: Suicide, Fire/Fire injury
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
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
emotional
funny
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:
Yes
Content Warnings
Moderate: Cancer, Death of parent
Minor: Domestic abuse, Infidelity, Vomit
emotional
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I think EH books are not for me. I find romance in them unconvincing, characters forgettable, and spice mechanical. I guess it’s a solid story, but Gus and January will never live rent-free in my mind for weeks.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Cancer, Death of parent
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Content Warnings
Moderate: Cancer
Minor: Child abuse
emotional
inspiring
tense
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Content Warnings
Moderate: Cancer, Death, Death of parent
emotional
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Content Warnings
Moderate: Cancer, Infidelity
emotional
funny
hopeful
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
I really really liked this book, the characters are just so good and I loved their ongoing bet for our main plot while exploring their relationship together and with everyone around them.
Also loved the casual lesbian relationship of aunt Pete and her wife! I love when it’s just there and it’s not made to be a big deal or part of the plot.
I didn’t find myself emerged in it though, it took me quite a while to finish because I kept getting distracted..
Definitely like Emily Henry’s writing style though, so I’ll check out more of her work soon!
Also loved the casual lesbian relationship of aunt Pete and her wife! I love when it’s just there and it’s not made to be a big deal or part of the plot.
I didn’t find myself emerged in it though, it took me quite a while to finish because I kept getting distracted..
Definitely like Emily Henry’s writing style though, so I’ll check out more of her work soon!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cancer, Terminal illness
emotional
reflective
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, Child abuse, Cursing, Infidelity
Minor: Drug use, Vomit, Alcohol
emotional
hopeful
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
If the water is a lake I don't think you can call the land a beach.... In which case this read had very little beach.
I did enjoy the story and the idea of the bet. It's a rivals to lovers story but I wish it had a more in the rivals section. She seemed to get over her jealousy/hatred/whatever very easily
I did enjoy the story and the idea of the bet. It's a rivals to lovers story but I wish it had a more in the rivals section. She seemed to get over her jealousy/hatred/whatever very easily
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cancer, Death of parent