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emotional
lighthearted
reflective
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
This book redefined what makes a romance novel so perfect that it's worthy of 5 stars. I was so touched by the characters, their struggles, and the journeys they went through, in a way that caused me to reflect on my own relationship and how it has helped me grow. Despite this, the novel is still a very light-hearted and enjoyable romance novel, with a blossoming relationship at its heart, while still discussing important and impactful topics.
Both Augustus and January are very lovable characters, but with very different outlooks on life and love. They contrast each other very well and I LOVE how they both grow and develop throughout the novel, both solo and within the relationship. This book also emphasizes the importance and life-long impact of family and their troubles.
I truly enjoy how serious, emotional topics are treated with great respect throughout the novel, while still centering on the romantic relationship between Augustus and January. It was touching and reflective, yet still so lovable and fun to read! I absolutely adore this book!
Both Augustus and January are very lovable characters, but with very different outlooks on life and love. They contrast each other very well and I LOVE how they both grow and develop throughout the novel, both solo and within the relationship. This book also emphasizes the importance and life-long impact of family and their troubles.
I truly enjoy how serious, emotional topics are treated with great respect throughout the novel, while still centering on the romantic relationship between Augustus and January. It was touching and reflective, yet still so lovable and fun to read! I absolutely adore this book!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death of parent
Moderate: Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Fire/Fire injury
Minor: Alcohol
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
sad
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
It’s becoming apparent that this is a book I will turn to again and again. It’s really quite beautiful and more than I’d given it credit for the first time around.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death of parent
Moderate: Domestic abuse
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
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:
Complicated
I am genuinely surprised by how much I enjoyed reading this. Even though the tragic backstories of the protagonists were cliched, I like how they actually affected the developing romance, the plot, and the general decision-making process of both characters. It wasn't just a cheap gimmick to give the characters faux-depth or elicit sympathy from the reader. I also like how the romance itself is developed, it feels pretty natural (if unrealistic) and the tension is built up really well. I also like the somewhat pragmatic resolution of the third-act conflict and the overall conclusion to the story. That being said, the side characters fell flat for me and didn't really add anything to the story. The fact that the protagonists already had a history together also didn't do it for me, especially the fact that Gus had been lusting after January since college , it actually undermined the development of their relationship for me and lessened the characters' agency. Also, it feels like every other word is italicized. Seriously. Kind of annoying to read.
Overall, I would recommend this book. It's a quick and easy read with a pretty immersive story and endearing characters.
Overall, I would recommend this book. It's a quick and easy read with a pretty immersive story and endearing characters.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexual content
Minor: Domestic abuse, Death of parent
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cancer, Infidelity, Sexual content, Grief, Death of parent, Alcohol
Minor: Child abuse, Domestic abuse
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
relaxing
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death of parent, Alcohol
Moderate: Domestic abuse, Sexual content, Vomit
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:
Complicated
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cancer, Death, Infidelity, Sexual content, Grief, Death of parent, Alcohol
Moderate: Fire/Fire injury
Minor: Alcoholism, Child abuse, Child death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Toxic relationship
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Men written by women.
That's it. That's the review.
That's all I need to say.
That's it. That's the review.
That's all I need to say.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Grief, Death of parent
Minor: Child abuse, Domestic abuse
funny
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
it's not a bad book—not by a long-shot. i just don't think i'm into romances at the moment? this feels really unfair to the author because it's not a bad book! PLEASE read it if you like romance!! you will love it. LMAOO I'M SORRY THIS IS A MESS
Content Warnings
Moderate: Infidelity, Grief
Minor: Domestic abuse, Genocide, Death of parent, Fire/Fire injury
emotional
funny
sad
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:
No
Content Warnings
Moderate: Child abuse, Domestic abuse
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
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, Death, Domestic abuse, Infidelity, Physical abuse, Sexual content, Terminal illness, Vomit, Grief, Death of parent, Abandonment