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mpitts's review against another edition
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
Livro interessante, mas o romance é desnecessário e tira o foco do ponto forte do livro: as relações familiares entre os personagens, a dor do luto e a forma subjetiva em que ele se manifesta em indivíduos diferentes, etc.
flowerfrogz's review
5.0
absolutely LOVED it - that said, it did throw me off that the book kept calling 3/4 year olds toddlers hahaha
hollielt123's review
4.0
Ok I LOVED LOVED LOVED this book! I have been reading this book recently as a buddy read within my book club and I am so happy this was one of the options for the month. I have been so busy lately I have been in a mega reading slump but this book has pulled me out of my slump and I couldn’t be more thankful!! The story follows Beth, a irresponsible and care free 30-year old who is suddenly hit by a family tragedy forcing her to become guardian to her niece and nephew.
This book has me in all of my feels and I genuinely laughed and cried whilst reading this book. I think it perfectly portrays the stages and presentation of grief during a family tragedy. It was well written as it was easy to read, easy to follow and I became whole heartedly invested in the characters journeys. I would only dream for a sequel in order to follow the story of Beth and Jory and to see how the story unfolds for Emmy. I would 1000% recommend buying and reading this book!
catriona90's review
3.0
It started off promisingly - and by that I mean I was sobbing within a few pages. But it lost its way for me then and there was nothing particularly crunchy. I binge read it which for me suggests there wasn’t enough depth to make me stop and think and the characters all felt a bit one dimensional. That’s not to say I didn’t enjoy it but I wasn’t wowed by it.
georginamay22's review
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
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
3.0
Cute story. I'm not sure the romance with Jole was really necessary, it wasn't properly developed and it was mainly told with memories of the old days when we didnt get the chance to connect with him in the present.
cfogg's review against another edition
4.0
I’m a big fan of Sarah Turner (The Unmumsy Mum) on social media so I was quite looking forward to reading her debut fiction novel. It did not disappoint - I really enjoyed it! Beth was a wonderfully relatable character and I felt like I was on the journey with her. The writing was fantastic and the story made me laugh, cry & everything in between. Fab -
4 stars **** Thank you to NetGalley, the publishers & Sarah Turner for the ARC.
4 stars **** Thank you to NetGalley, the publishers & Sarah Turner for the ARC.
hedwig2's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
lighthearted
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? Yes
3.5
amy_hannah's review
challenging
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
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
4.0
emtalksbooks's review
5.0
Thank you to Netgalley, Random House UK and Transworld Publisers for allowing me the opportunity to read this ARC in exchange for an honest review
When I got this book I was expecting a light hearted read. What I got instead was a book filled with heartbreak.
Beth is a 30 year old woman who has always been known to quit at everything. Then one day her sister and brother in law are in an accident and she suddenly has a teenager and toddler to take care of.
This book is a story of how your responsibilities change when your life is suddenly turned upside down. She is dealing with having 2 kids to look after as well as herself, a mum who appears to be waiting for her to make a mistake, a best friend who she distances herself from and her job
This was amazingly written and hit me right in the heart from the very beginning, by the end I was crying. I definitely hope that Sarah writes more novels as if she does I will definitely be picking them up!
When I got this book I was expecting a light hearted read. What I got instead was a book filled with heartbreak.
Beth is a 30 year old woman who has always been known to quit at everything. Then one day her sister and brother in law are in an accident and she suddenly has a teenager and toddler to take care of.
This book is a story of how your responsibilities change when your life is suddenly turned upside down. She is dealing with having 2 kids to look after as well as herself, a mum who appears to be waiting for her to make a mistake, a best friend who she distances herself from and her job
This was amazingly written and hit me right in the heart from the very beginning, by the end I was crying. I definitely hope that Sarah writes more novels as if she does I will definitely be picking them up!