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emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I had to read this book in sections as an assignment for my class, and I can't emphasize how difficult that was when I always wanted to read more. I loved January and Gus, and I'm always a sucker for the "love interest has been hopelessly in love with main character for years while said main character actively dislikes them" trope. One thing I found incredibly frustrating was Gus' marriage. I don't necessarily hate that he was married, as he was technically separated, but the way that he confesses to January that he thought about going back to his wife while he was telling January that he actually chose her?? Why was he messing with my girl's emotions like that. Overall, I was a huge fan, and I felt like this was one of the few books I've read that didn't feel rushed in the end, and everything I wanted to know more about was wrapped up. (Although, I have to admit that I was kind of hoping for a little January and Naomi confrontation, but I can live without it.) I really can't recommend this book enough. It's such a relaxing read that always seems to be moving forward but still doesn't move too fast.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Cancer, Cursing, Terminal illness, Vomit, Death of parent
Minor: Child abuse, Alcohol
emotional
reflective
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
I loved this book, it comes across very well as story born from a writer struggling with writer’s block. The characters are loveable and the development of romance and the gradual growth of the FMC who is dealing with her almost perfect life shattering with the death of her dad is realistic, if slightly dramatic.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Cancer
emotional
reflective
sad
Content Warnings
Moderate: Cancer, Grief, Death of parent
emotional
funny
lighthearted
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:
Yes
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cancer, Grief, Death of parent
Minor: Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Infidelity
emotional
funny
hopeful
reflective
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
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death of parent
Moderate: Cancer, Sexual content
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief
Moderate: Cancer, Infidelity, Sexual content, Vomit, Death of parent, Alcohol
Minor: Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse
emotional
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Typical enemy to lover campy romance.
Content Warnings
Minor: Cancer, Infidelity, Sexual content, Vomit, Grief, Death of parent, Fire/Fire injury, Injury/Injury detail
emotional
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
It was a fun, wholesome read and there was a lot that I loved: Gus and January's chemistry, the premise (I was in the same predicament of writing on a deadline), two very different people trying to write as though they are different... it was a great way to have the characters spend time together and to make "enemies" or rivals to lovers work.
But...
The ending was too rushed: In the second half of the book, the problems felt way too serious for such a fast resolution! I didn't always enjoy January's character (a personal peeve) or the miscommunications between Gus and January, although those were often, blessedly, quickly resolved.
also, sleeping and sexing in a tent next to a burnt out cult home? are we supposed to think this is hot??
But...
The ending was too rushed: In the second half of the book, the problems felt way too serious for such a fast resolution! I didn't always enjoy January's character (a personal peeve) or the miscommunications between Gus and January, although those were often, blessedly, quickly resolved.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cancer, Child abuse, Mental illness, Physical abuse, Terminal illness, Violence, Grief, Car accident, Death of parent, Fire/Fire injury, Abandonment, Alcohol
emotional
funny
hopeful
reflective
slow-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: Terminal illness, Death of parent
Moderate: Cancer, Mental illness, Toxic relationship, Alcohol
emotional
funny
hopeful
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death of parent
Minor: Cancer, Infidelity