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always_sundae's review
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Injury/Injury detail, Kidnapping, and Sexual content
hailstorm3812's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
I had so much fun. Listen the title of the book says it all. It took me a minute to get into it since I didn't love the protagonist off the bat and it felt a little fast, but once the relationship gets going I was in. It's a cozy mothman romance where they are both bisexual and disability rep, what more can you want? Can't wait to read the next one.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Kidnapping and Body horror
Minor: Stalking and Homophobia
cozyreader9752's review
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
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
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Injury/Injury detail, Kidnapping, Sexual content, and Bullying
greystory's review
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
relaxing
medium-paced
5.0
I'm in love with Mothman. I know that's the title of the book but it's also a true statement about myself and was so prior to reading the book so you can only imagine how much more besotted I am after finishing the book. I love monsters and cryptids and supernatural creatures (I know, who knew based on my reading history? /sarcasm) and Mothman especially holds a special place in my heart.
All that is to say: When I say I was this book's target audience, I MEAN IT. I'm looking forward to getting a physical copy of the book so I can display it with all my other Mothman stuff.
First off, I want to link Mouse's review because I think she sums a lot of the good stuff about it better than I would have: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/5054995310
Heather... oh, Heather. I wanted to like her SO MUCH but I have to admit she got on my nerves at times. There were times she was a bit annoying (that one's probably on me, personal reasons) and other times I just wanted to reach through the page and throttle her over her decisions (mostly screaming at her to not trust Chris). Ultimately, she was entertaining and relatable, although also a little baffling. How much money does Heather make that she can just up and relocate, buy a new house, and not work for weeks? at age 22???
In terms of being relatable - I also struggle with a chronic illness and making genuine friendships and feeling like I'm never enough and desire to create and maybe engage in social media without having to part with my soul. I've described my 20s as a shitshow so getting your shit together at 22-23 sounds incredible. Way to go, Heather!
Heather's mom reminds me of my mom except I'm old enough to know better than to call her for advice, haha. And there'd be no understanding supportive heart to heart for me but I'm glad Heather and her mom got one (kind of - felt like there were still some work to be done but that's realistic!) so I can live vicariously through theirs.
And the OBVIOUS way in which I relate to Heather:
All that is to say: When I say I was this book's target audience, I MEAN IT. I'm looking forward to getting a physical copy of the book so I can display it with all my other Mothman stuff.
First off, I want to link Mouse's review because I think she sums a lot of the good stuff about it better than I would have: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/5054995310
Heather... oh, Heather. I wanted to like her SO MUCH but I have to admit she got on my nerves at times. There were times she was a bit annoying (that one's probably on me, personal reasons) and other times I just wanted to reach through the page and throttle her over her decisions (mostly screaming at her to not trust Chris). Ultimately, she was entertaining and relatable, although also a little baffling. How much money does Heather make that she can just up and relocate, buy a new house, and not work for weeks? at age 22???
In terms of being relatable - I also struggle with a chronic illness and making genuine friendships and feeling like I'm never enough and desire to create and maybe engage in social media without having to part with my soul. I've described my 20s as a shitshow so getting your shit together at 22-23 sounds incredible. Way to go, Heather!
Heather's mom reminds me of my mom except I'm old enough to know better than to call her for advice, haha. And there'd be no understanding supportive heart to heart for me but I'm glad Heather and her mom got one (kind of - felt like there were still some work to be done but that's realistic!) so I can live vicariously through theirs.
And the OBVIOUS way in which I relate to Heather:
"I don’t need booze to make self-destructive choices. Look at me. My type is unavailable cottagecore lesbians and tall, brooding forest monsters."
GIRL, SAME. HARD SAME.
I didn't like Chris from the very first time he appears in the book. Immediate no. IMMEDIATE no. He is WAYYY too pushy and inviting himself the way he does is straight up creepy. NO thank you. Literally every time he appeared on the page I got creeped out. It made sense his character got worse over time. Great way to capture the transition from the "this cute guy is flirting with me so I'll take a chance he's not secretly a bear that's going to maul me to death" risk women have to take when meeting men to "I'm in danger" when the men drop the facade and/or aren't getting what they want. He went from setting off alarm bells to setting off giant klaxons to oh shit, oh shit oh shit.
There's some really great lines in the book but I'll keep myself only one - this one by Moth: “To love you is truly terrifying.” I think to love anyone is terrifying, to be honest.
I wish there was a bit more to bridge the gap between where the book ends and the epilogue, as well as a bit less vaguery at the very end of the epilogue, but I'm content knowing there's two more books in the future!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Gun violence
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