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emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I loved this book. It was funny and lighthearted. It felt like two friends who met and didn’t plan on falling in love but did. It felt realistic and warm. Would recommend and would read again.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cancer, Grief, Death of parent
Moderate: Addiction, Alcoholism, Child abuse, Mental illness, Sexual content, Alcohol
emotional
funny
lighthearted
reflective
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
N/A
Content Warnings
Moderate: Child abuse, Domestic abuse
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
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
A fun, light hearted read with some intense moments sprinkled in between. There is a fanfictiony feel to this book which makes it feel like a hug and the characters are so loveable that you cannot physically stop reading once you start.
Emily Henry has outdone herself and I am a FAN.
Emily Henry has outdone herself and I am a FAN.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Infidelity, Death of parent
Moderate: Cancer, Suicide
Minor: Vomit
emotional
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
this book was so perfect mwah emily henry never misses
2023 reread - i have nothing but love for this book it is so sacred to me. gus and january are honestly one of the most perfect couples ive ever read. and january bestie we are so the same.
2023 reread - i have nothing but love for this book it is so sacred to me. gus and january are honestly one of the most perfect couples ive ever read. and january bestie we are so the same.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cancer
Moderate: Child abuse, Infidelity, Death of parent
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Content Warnings
Moderate: Cancer, Child abuse, Emotional abuse
emotional
funny
hopeful
reflective
relaxing
sad
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
this book was so amazingg the potrayal of the characters was *chefs kiss* 100% recommending !!!!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief
Moderate: Child abuse
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
It was okay!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Infidelity, Sexual content, Grief, Death of parent
Moderate: Child abuse, Domestic abuse
Minor: Suicide
emotional
hopeful
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Content Warnings
Moderate: Cancer, Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Physical abuse, Terminal illness
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
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
the way this book made me feel like my soul was being given a hug, emily henry, i owe you my whole heart!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Domestic abuse, Infidelity, Sexual content, Grief, Abandonment, Alcohol
Moderate: Cancer, Child abuse, Physical abuse
Minor: Vomit, Car accident
emotional
funny
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
I went into this book with pretty high expectations, but they weren’t completely met by the end. Don’t get me wrong, I read this book in one day due to a flight that was delayed for 12 whole hours, and while it was an entertaining read for that purpose, I wasn’t completely satisfied as I normally am.
I never really felt a true connection to the characters. Yes, they were lovable, witty, and had good chemistry together, but I never really felt like I knew them. Relationships outside of the one between January and Augustus were never really developed (besides January and her father), making it difficult to see a world outside of their connection. Aspects of the trauma that they both went through seemed rushed a bit, and could’ve been reflected on a bit more heavily to make it realistic.
Also, while this doesn’t necessarily affect the entire book, I felt that the title and cover were a bit misleading. As a lover of all things travel and beach, I thought the cover might reflect the climate it visually describes: swimsuits, travel, and warm weather. But, it takes place in midwestern Michigan, on a beach that they don’t visit often. It kind of bothered me while reading, waiting for the “beach” part.
Overall, the book was good, but underwhelming. Under the conditions I read it, my time was worthwhile. But, I wouldn’t want to voluntarily read it again.
I never really felt a true connection to the characters. Yes, they were lovable, witty, and had good chemistry together, but I never really felt like I knew them. Relationships outside of the one between January and Augustus were never really developed (besides January and her father), making it difficult to see a world outside of their connection. Aspects of the trauma that they both went through seemed rushed a bit, and could’ve been reflected on a bit more heavily to make it realistic.
Also, while this doesn’t necessarily affect the entire book, I felt that the title and cover were a bit misleading. As a lover of all things travel and beach, I thought the cover might reflect the climate it visually describes: swimsuits, travel, and warm weather. But, it takes place in midwestern Michigan, on a beach that they don’t visit often. It kind of bothered me while reading, waiting for the “beach” part.
Overall, the book was good, but underwhelming. Under the conditions I read it, my time was worthwhile. But, I wouldn’t want to voluntarily read it again.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content, Grief, Death of parent
Moderate: Cancer, Child abuse, Infidelity