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leaonaxreads's review
challenging
emotional
hopeful
informative
reflective
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
I love how this book directly tackles mental health and views on therapy, particularly in the Black community. I started this book before, but wasn’t in the space to digest a heavy plot so I came back to it later on. Our main character suffers a terrible loss that changes her life and we watch her recover and put herself back together. In the midst of that, the changes impact her family dynamic, and everyone’s impacted in some way or another. I think the book is well written and does an excellent job of capturing everyone’s emotions. I took one star away because I felt like most of the blame sat with the person who was most affected and that made me sad for her. There are lots of triggers here so reader beware. With all that said, I will be picking up This Could Be Us
Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief, Suicidal thoughts, Toxic relationship, Pregnancy, Child death, Death, Death of parent, and Panic attacks/disorders
lmayfieldx's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
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? It's complicated
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death, Death, and Grief
Moderate: Mental illness and Suicidal thoughts
author2223's review
emotional
hopeful
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? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Miscarriage, Child death, Grief, Death of parent, Infertility, and Mental illness
Moderate: Suicidal thoughts and Medical trauma
annaks17's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief
Moderate: Child death and Death of parent
Minor: Suicidal thoughts
brittanyowen418's review
emotional
hopeful
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
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief
Moderate: Death of parent, Suicidal thoughts, and Child death
cherri350's review
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Grief, Miscarriage, and Suicidal thoughts
bookfulthoughts's review
challenging
emotional
inspiring
reflective
tense
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
I LOVED THIS BOOK!❤️🩹
“It begins with a tremor, a realization that love happens in the fragile context of our mortality. That love and life occur just beyond the reach of our control. There is only one letter difference between love and lose, and somewhere along the way, for me they became synonymous.”
*cries* This entire quote… I- 😩
I loved the concept of this second chance romance and I loved the complexity of each character. For me, it was so unique! The ANGST!!!! MAGNETISM!!! TENSION!!! This was my first time read a book written by Kennedy Ryan and I absolutely fell in love with her writing style! The research that went into this book is extremely evident. This story felt real, characters felt real, and I could not put this book down!
It was so well written and my emotions were all over the place from the jump. I was frustrated, crying, happy, sad, upset, and wanted to damn near throw the book! I could sympathize with all for the characters and I wanted so badly to see how everything was going to play out for them. The way how grief was written and expressed with each character deserves its own review itself! The sheer amount of detail that was put into this book is ridiculous! This book captivates you! Yasmen has my heart! I’ve never cared more about a character before. I was crying with and for her! Josiah had me staring at the wall lost for words. I’ve learnt from this book. I’ve never experienced what Yasmen and Josiah went through but I was left with life lessons learnt. This book left a lasting impression on my heart. I was left craving more from Kennedy! Thank you for this masterpiece! I went into this book blind and I’m so happy I did.
Content Warnings
Minor: Grief, Child death, Panic attacks/disorders, and Suicidal thoughts
spellbindingtomes's review
emotional
hopeful
sad
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
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Miscarriage, Pregnancy, Self harm, Suicidal thoughts, Child death, Death of parent, and Grief
Minor: Dementia
mcknicole22's review against another edition
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
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? Yes
5.0
This book was so incredibly raw and real. Being someone who has struggled with accepting and managing mental health needs, I connected so much with Yasmen. Obviously our experiences were different in so many ways. But the feeling of regret and learning to voice your needs and desires was shared so well in this book. I also loved the dual POV and seeing Josiah go through his own healing journey. Definitely check trigger warnings for pregnancy trauma, depression, and divorce. But, if you are able, I would recommend this book to the moon and back.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Mental illness
Moderate: Miscarriage and Pregnancy
Minor: Suicidal thoughts
klonghouse's review
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
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: Sexual content
Moderate: Miscarriage and Mental illness
Minor: Suicidal thoughts, Child death, and Death of parent