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adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
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
Cute! I loved how Rory was portrayed as a happy dog turned human who became disillusioned with being human. But he focused on what he could do. I loved this version of “what if my dog became human”. It isnt an over the top “dog causing chaos and having no understanding of the human world” kind of kitschy humor, but there were funny moments about being a human / dog.
Content Warnings
Minor: Animal cruelty, Miscarriage, Suicidal thoughts
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
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
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death, Grief, Death of parent
Moderate: Animal cruelty, Miscarriage, Medical content, Abandonment, Alcohol, Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Addiction, Animal death, Mental illness, Blood, Vomit
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
This British magical realism rom-com took me by surprise with its easy charm and humor, though I would more likely shelve it in women’s fiction. It’s perfect for dog lovers (which I am not, but that didn’t stop me).
The romance is very slow burn, and it doesn’t really get going until the end of the book. The door is also firmly closed. It’s friends to lovers/neighbors, so there’s good tension there, but boy oh boy, are the main characters oblivious.
The story is most effective when centering on the FMC’s struggles. There isn’t a trigger warning at the beginning at the book, but there should be - well into the book, a tragic backstory is revealed.
*I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Miscarriage