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unicornbanzaiiking's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
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
4.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Abandonment and Mental illness
kelseyfontaine's review against another edition
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
5.0
I absolutely LOVED this book! It did a great job at tying in a swooning romance and a realistic mental health/relationship struggle all in one. There was a good mix of traditional traditional “romantic” moments (nothing too cringy) combined with a very real edge where I could truly see Emma and Justin’s story playing out in real time. I appreciate a book that is rooted in human struggle, but can come out on the other side with a happy ending that doesn’t seem too stretched. I fell in love with all of the characters in this book, especially Emma, Justin, and Maddy. Justin was the epitome of a perfect male lead, and now I want one for myself 🤣. A great summer read that also made me appreciate the state of Minnesota. Highly recommend!!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Abandonment, Mental illness, and Emotional abuse
Moderate: Panic attacks/disorders, Child abuse, and Death of parent
Minor: Vomit, Fire/Fire injury, and Car accident
aurslde's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
reflective
sad
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
4.75
just for the summer was such a pleasant surprise !! after finishing book lovers, i wasn't sure if anything would live up to that; however, this book lived up to that !! i would say this is the perfect book to follow up a emily henry novel. it's just as emotional and balanced with other plots that isn't solely romance focused. it had moments that made me laugh, swoon, annoyed, and emotional for each of the characters. i hate forced in third act conflicts, but this book made it sensical and earned. there are moments where it can get cheesy and insta-lovey but those are completely drowned out by everything good in this book.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Abandonment and Emotional abuse
Moderate: Child abuse and Panic attacks/disorders
kassiejbanks's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
fast-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
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Abandonment, Panic attacks/disorders, Toxic relationship, Mental illness, and Vomit
Moderate: Death of parent, Medical content, Alcoholism, and Grief
lindsaymck's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
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? Yes
4.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Toxic relationship, Abandonment, and Emotional abuse
britishbelle's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
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? Yes
4.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Abandonment
imogensunjii's review against another edition
dark
emotional
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? It's complicated
4.25
Content Warnings
Moderate: Mental illness, Vomit, and Abandonment
ritazwiee's review against another edition
- Strong character development? Yes
4.5
this is for the acts of service girlies!! abby jiminez is a very hit or miss author for me + this one was definitely a hit.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Vomit, Abandonment, Panic attacks/disorders, Mental illness, and Toxic relationship
Minor: Child abuse
abigailpage's review against another edition
emotional
fast-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? It's complicated
5.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Child abuse and Abandonment
Minor: Medical content
meredith_williams_'s review against another edition
emotional
funny
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
I was hesitant going into this book because I didn’t love Yours Truly, the second installment of this character series. However, I was pleasantly surprised with how great this book was! It had everything you want in a rom com; a funny meet cute, witty banter, and emotionally meaningful moments (please see: “What are you thinking?” “I’m always thinking of youI”, “I feel like I’m asking too much when I need something.” “You’re not asking too much…just the wrong person. Ask me instead.”, “I called you because I knew you’d come.”) But it also had a deeply moving depiction of the different ways we deal with family relationships and childhood trauma. I related so much to the main characters’s conversations about anger versus empathy and the way that both of those reactions can be helpful and harmful in different situations. I really loved Emma’s character arc and the way that she handled becoming the adult that she needed as a child. Justin was a corny but cute male lead, and I loved the way he showed up for his family despite being angry with his mom. Lastly, the friendships in this book were so well written. I loved Maddy and the way she protected and pushed Emma, and I also loved Brad (even though the dog thing was confusing with the same names) and Benny and the intimacy that was portrayed in their friendship with Justin. This book has redeemed my experience with this author’s work and I will keep reading some of her backlog!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Abandonment, Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, and Toxic relationship
Moderate: Sexual content, Cursing, and Emotional abuse
Minor: Vomit