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funny
hopeful
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: Death of parent
Moderate: Alcoholism
Minor: Infidelity, Mental illness, Misogyny, Toxic relationship, Violence, Abandonment
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:
Yes
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content, Grief, Death of parent, Alcohol
Moderate: Cancer, Infidelity
Minor: Alcoholism, Child abuse, Cursing, Misogyny, Vomit, Abandonment
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
hopeful
lighthearted
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
N/A
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Death of parent, Abandonment
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
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
This book. Wow. I am not usually someone who is moved to legit tears while reading, but this book broke me and put me back together again about five different times. While the romance is a large part of the novel, there is also a lot of personal reflection and healing that the heroine experiences. I was honestly expecting a fluffy "beach read" of a book, and while this was gushy and romantic and sugary sweet at times, it also delved into some heavy topics, but they matched the characters well, and I'm glad we got to see so much growth throughout the book.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief, Death of parent, Alcohol
Moderate: Child abuse, Sexual content, Abandonment
emotional
hopeful
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:
Yes
I read this book in a day and loved it! Compelling characters who seem very human with their grief, struggles, and pain. The book as some plot about the two main characters writing books and deadlines that need to be met but it focuses mainly on their enemies-to-lovers relationship building and January dealing with grief. Wonderful book that I will re-read again!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content, Grief, Abandonment, Alcohol
Moderate: Cancer, Child abuse, Infidelity, Death of parent
Divorce, Cults (characters research cults and their members),
emotional
hopeful
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
Beautiful and emotional novel on an author dealing with the death of her father, family secrets and dysfunction, writer’s block and career stagnation, and an old academic rival from college she previously/maybe still carries a torch for. A story of dealing with grief and complicated views of one’s parents, I found myself crying with the main characters and cheering her on towards success and happiness.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Cancer, Infidelity, Sexual content, Grief, Death of parent
Minor: Domestic abuse, Fire/Fire injury, Abandonment
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
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
Moderate: Grief, Death of parent
Minor: Cancer, Abandonment, Alcohol
emotional
funny
hopeful
reflective
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:
Complicated
Funny and emosh and loveable x 10 million
I'd heard a lot about Beach Read from friends and fellow bookstagrammers, so went into it with medium-high expectations. It delivered in several different ways, including:
- Laugh out loud moments
- A weird yet surprisingly emotional storyline, armed with local cults and emotional familial betrayal
- A good level of spice
- Loveable characters that you'll still think about years later
For me, January was definitely a more relatable and enjoyable character to get to know. Gus had his moments, and I really enjoyed the ending - but this book very much felt like an exploration into January's mind and grief more than your typical romance book.
I'd definitely recommend, and will no doubt read again one summer in the future!
I'd heard a lot about Beach Read from friends and fellow bookstagrammers, so went into it with medium-high expectations. It delivered in several different ways, including:
- Laugh out loud moments
- A weird yet surprisingly emotional storyline, armed with local cults and emotional familial betrayal
- A good level of spice
- Loveable characters that you'll still think about years later
For me, January was definitely a more relatable and enjoyable character to get to know. Gus had his moments, and I really enjoyed the ending - but this book very much felt like an exploration into January's mind and grief more than your typical romance book.
I'd definitely recommend, and will no doubt read again one summer in the future!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Terminal illness, Grief
Moderate: Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Sexual content
Minor: Abandonment
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
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:
Complicated
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cancer, Child abuse, Grief, Death of parent, Gaslighting, Abandonment