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emotional
funny
hopeful
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:
Complicated
the writing style is so beautiful. and it's the most realistic romance book i ever read. i just didn't like how january acted sometimes, pushing gus to talk to her.
besides that, i loved it and cried many times.
besides that, i loved it and cried many times.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Infidelity, Physical abuse, Grief, Death of parent
Moderate: Cancer, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Vomit, Fire/Fire injury, Alcohol
emotional
funny
reflective
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Gus wertet mein Bild von den Gusses dieser Welt deutlich auf.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cancer, Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Infidelity, Grief, Death of parent
funny
hopeful
sad
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
my fav of emily henry’s books! i was excited to read every page. i think the way henry builds her characters to be imperfect in this novel is both endearing and relatable. we are complex & layered beings with complex & layered emotions that can be simultaneously foul & lovely. this story’s characters wrestle with the good & ugly in themselves and the people around them in very human ways.
also, i love the dynamic between january and her best friend, shadi. their relationship made me cry (good tears).
also, i love the dynamic between january and her best friend, shadi. their relationship made me cry (good tears).
Content Warnings
Moderate: Cancer, Domestic abuse, Suicide, Death of parent
emotional
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
relaxing
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
This was so cute. I've quickly become a fan of everything that Emily Henry puts out. I love that her romance novels tend to have lots of character depth and a plot separate from the romance.
I loved Gus so much and I am a sucker for the "I've had a crush on you all along" trope.
I loved Gus so much and I am a sucker for the "I've had a crush on you all along" trope.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse
emotional
funny
hopeful
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:
Complicated
Content Warnings
Moderate: Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Violence, Death of parent
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
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 really good. And I say it like that because, once again, this is not my go-to genre. But, once again, was a suggestion from my monthly reading group and I decided to give it a chance.
This is not a typical romance in a sense that are some really dark and heavy topics represented: domestic abuse, a cult, death... the kind of themes that are not associated when you ear the genre romance.
I really enjoyed this book. I like how dark and mysterious Gus is and how fragile and hurt January feels. And I like the way both of them decide to give each other a chance (although, sometimes, January frustrated me a lot). The best part about this book is that it shows that two people with completely opposite visions of the world can find common ground.
I really liked this book and will look for more books by Emily Henry.
This is not a typical romance in a sense that are some really dark and heavy topics represented: domestic abuse, a cult, death... the kind of themes that are not associated when you ear the genre romance.
I really enjoyed this book. I like how dark and mysterious Gus is and how fragile and hurt January feels. And I like the way both of them decide to give each other a chance (although, sometimes, January frustrated me a lot). The best part about this book is that it shows that two people with completely opposite visions of the world can find common ground.
I really liked this book and will look for more books by Emily Henry.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cancer, Chronic illness, Infidelity, Grief, Death of parent, Abandonment
Moderate: Child abuse, Child death, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Toxic relationship, Vomit, Fire/Fire injury
Minor: Cursing, Car accident, Alcohol
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
lighthearted
reflective
sad
medium-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, Death, Domestic abuse, Infidelity, Sexual content, Vomit, Grief, Death of parent
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
medium-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
“I’ve never met someone who is so perfectly my favourite person” - Emily Henry 💕
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 4 Stars
This was so lovely 😭 I needed a wholesome binge! Emily Henry’s writing makes it all so easy. Chapters aren’t too long, a nice balance of humour and sadness. And most importantly, that fizz of chemistry between Gus and January from start to end. 🧪
I loved both of them! Which is quite rare in rom com books surprisingly. Both are dealing with their past - so TWs for grief, cancer, loss of a parent, child abuse, adultery. But I really liked how this book dealt with living in the now and accepting yourself. 💕
The battle of the authors was a great plot and bonding idea, I found myself really looking forward to Saturdays. Fridays, not so much. I found they didn’t build on the story or the relationship, felt like a lost opportunity really. Also, this isn’t a beach read, it definitely gave me autumn vibes if anything so I would read it whenever. 🍂
Overall, nice easy flirty rom com with some real life hurt. Check the TWs but I really enjoyed this book and would recommend 🥰
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 4 Stars
This was so lovely 😭 I needed a wholesome binge! Emily Henry’s writing makes it all so easy. Chapters aren’t too long, a nice balance of humour and sadness. And most importantly, that fizz of chemistry between Gus and January from start to end. 🧪
I loved both of them! Which is quite rare in rom com books surprisingly. Both are dealing with their past - so TWs for grief, cancer, loss of a parent, child abuse, adultery. But I really liked how this book dealt with living in the now and accepting yourself. 💕
The battle of the authors was a great plot and bonding idea, I found myself really looking forward to Saturdays. Fridays, not so much. I found they didn’t build on the story or the relationship, felt like a lost opportunity really. Also, this isn’t a beach read, it definitely gave me autumn vibes if anything so I would read it whenever. 🍂
Overall, nice easy flirty rom com with some real life hurt. Check the TWs but I really enjoyed this book and would recommend 🥰
Content Warnings
Moderate: Cancer, Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Sexual content, Vomit, Grief, Death of parent, Alcohol
emotional
hopeful
relaxing
fast-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
Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief, Death of parent
Moderate: Cancer
Minor: Addiction, Alcoholism, Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Sexual content, Vomit, Religious bigotry, Fire/Fire injury, Alcohol
emotional
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
Graphic: Infidelity, Death of parent
Moderate: Cancer, Domestic abuse