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When I Come Home by Maisie Myers

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stef331992's review

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challenging dark emotional hopeful reflective sad slow-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

mariposaenelsol's review

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medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Loveable characters? No
Diverse cast of characters? No

2.5

This was not for me. It started off well but went downhill fast. I’ve enjoyed other work by this author so I stuck it out and it did have some interesting parts but the writing and story just didn’t hold my interest.

anouska_'s review

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emotional hopeful inspiring sad medium-paced

4.0

getbookedwith_ae's review

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5.0

“This thing that's happening. The fire. The inconceivable, cosmic connection of souls. It's a force so powerful it could turn me to stardust.

I'd let it too.

I'd let the gravity of this moment tear me apart like a dying star if only it meant he would keep kissing me forever.”

First of all… can we talk about how gorgeous this cover is?! I am OBSESSED with it and all the purple

danireadsbooks1's review

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4.0

Quick Synopsis: Thea left rural Oklahoma, and Cole, to become a bit-time star in Hollywood. Six years later and a lot of success and Thea is back to attend her Father’s funeral. After a turbulent start to her Hollywood career and an abrupt departure from her home, and from Cole, her hometown is less than happy that she basically ghosted them when she moved. There are reasons she did so however, but she’s always regretted leaving Cole and this might be their second chance to be together.

Trigger Warnings: Eating disorders; rape; molestation of a minor; paedophelia; victim blaming; parental abuse; death of a parent;

What I liked:
-The dynamic between the two characters was great and the spice was great.
-I love a good second chance romance
-This tackles a lot of tough topics like sexism, rape and dealing with the trauma from that, and eating disorders
-I’m super invested in the next couple’s story for sure
-We got a cameo from my fav couple from The Truth About Love which was stellar
-Oftentimes with a second chance romance, the issue that separated them or kept them apart is flimsy at best, but that’s not the case here. It really made sense given our characters’ ages especially.

What I struggled with:
-There are some clear non-American-isms that I have flagged to the author, but that anyone not in the US or not in the southern US probably wouldn’t know (e.g. there’s no way you’re getting a taxi in rural Oklahoma)
-This is just a personal thing but I am so over the third act breakup. Every author does it I feel like and it’s in everything so it’s not even a surprise anymore. I’m more surprised when a third act breakup doesn’t happen.

I enjoyed this novel and I’m honestly probably more excited for the next, however. I want to see the next couple’s love story because it was set up so well in this one.

hannahhreadss's review

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3.0

3.5⭐️
this was a solid read! small town second chance romance with a really good plot. she is a famous actress who goes back to where she grew up and reunites with her first love, a grumpy mechanic