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stungbythewood's review against another edition
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
5.0
My first thought when finishing this book, and many times while reading/listening to it, was “Wow.” My second thought was, “Do men like Bo actually exist?”
I will admit, I was beginning to think my hope for finding a romance book that I’d give 5 stars would never come, but this was it. I LOVE(D) this book and definitely recommend anyone wanting to read it to give it a chance.
I love the slow burn between Winn and Bo. I find myself relating to a lot of Winn’a internal struggles with fear and feeling stagnant and I love that she allows herself to grow and not only make room for Bo and her baby, but also herself. I too am making room for myself to fully flourish into who I want/need to be.
All the characters feel well rounded. I adore Winn’s relationship with Sarah just as much as I do with Winn’s relationship with Bo.
I love how they keep an honest and open communication style with each other, especially early on, talking about sexual health and birth control.
I LOVE how Bo is a good man, down to his core, with no ulterior motives. His kindness and generosity is something I hope to find in a partner myself.
I was cheering for them from start to finish, aching during their will they won’t they moments.
All in all this was a wonderful book, one I got from a booktok recs list. I’m not sure if the author has written any more stories but I’d eagerly pick them up if so.
I will admit, I was beginning to think my hope for finding a romance book that I’d give 5 stars would never come, but this was it. I LOVE(D) this book and definitely recommend anyone wanting to read it to give it a chance.
I love the slow burn between Winn and Bo. I find myself relating to a lot of Winn’a internal struggles with fear and feeling stagnant and I love that she allows herself to grow and not only make room for Bo and her baby, but also herself. I too am making room for myself to fully flourish into who I want/need to be.
All the characters feel well rounded. I adore Winn’s relationship with Sarah just as much as I do with Winn’s relationship with Bo.
I love how they keep an honest and open communication style with each other, especially early on, talking about sexual health and birth control.
I LOVE how Bo is a good man, down to his core, with no ulterior motives. His kindness and generosity is something I hope to find in a partner myself.
I was cheering for them from start to finish, aching during their will they won’t they moments.
All in all this was a wonderful book, one I got from a booktok recs list. I’m not sure if the author has written any more stories but I’d eagerly pick them up if so.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content and Pregnancy
Moderate: Cancer and Toxic relationship
Minor: Death of parent and Suicide
tamsterdam_reads's review against another edition
emotional
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Pregnancy
Minor: Death of parent and Cancer
thebookishwizard's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death of parent, Suicide, Pregnancy, Cancer, Death, Ableism, and Domestic abuse
elliesplan's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
slow-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: Pregnancy, Death of parent, Suicide, and Ableism
Moderate: Cancer
Minor: Abortion
alissa_the_barista's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cancer and Pregnancy
Minor: Death of parent
wanderlust_romance's review against another edition
emotional
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
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? No
4.25
While I tend to be very leery of books that are showered with immense praise, Out On A Limb proved to be a funny, realistic, refreshing, and sexy read. I enjoyed it thoroughly, as so many others before me. Pregnancy after a memorable one night stand? Not usually my trope of choice. However, OOAL is the kind of story that is so engaging and entertaining that you’ll potentially reconsider. I appreciated the on page discussions of reproductive choice, between Win and her doctor, Win and Sarah, and Win and Bo. Pregnancy is often inaccurately portrayed (from a physical perspective) in the romance genre, layered on top is the emotional weight of having to decide how to approach a potential co-parent. Your hormones are literally going haywire, your body is creating a whole other human, and you’re having to navigate a potential minefield of emotions! And to its credit, OOAL takes all of that into consideration and pulls it off with such intentional care. I loved that this book also had an own voices aspect to the disability rep. It is thoughtful and never comes across as ableist “inspiration p*rn.” The fact that Win has to comes to term with her own internalized ableism and natural concerns about the baby’s health was so relatable, and speaks to the deep seated concerns that many women feel but don’t often voice during their pregnancies.
And yes. Bo is absolutely as wonderful, emotionally vulnerable, caring, funny, and nerdy as you’d expect from a picture perfect book boyfriend.
And yes. Bo is absolutely as wonderful, emotionally vulnerable, caring, funny, and nerdy as you’d expect from a picture perfect book boyfriend.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Pregnancy
Moderate: Gaslighting, Terminal illness, Ableism, Toxic relationship, Emotional abuse, and Medical content
Minor: Death of parent and Suicide
ankiaisreading's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
sad
tense
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? It's complicated
4.75
Content Warnings
Moderate: Cancer, Cursing, Death of parent, Medical content, Emotional abuse, Violence, Gaslighting, Grief, Pregnancy, Toxic relationship, Alcohol, Injury/Injury detail, Sexual content, and Suicide
mj_86's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
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
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cancer, Sexual content, and Pregnancy
Moderate: Suicide, Death of parent, and Ableism
Minor: Vomit, Toxic relationship, Death, and Abortion
courtneydumont's review against another edition
emotional
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: Pregnancy
Moderate: Suicide and Cancer
jxyc333's review against another edition
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
My heart feels so full right now.
I don't even know where to start with this review so I'm going to start with Bo who has quite easily just become on of my favourite book men of all time. Honestly this story was incredible I know a lot of people are put off because of the one night stand pregnancy trope because I usually am but this book was written perfectly.
I wish we got a few more in-depth scenes or moments but all in all incredible.
tropes: one night stand, pregnancy, soul mates.
I don't even know where to start with this review so I'm going to start with Bo who has quite easily just become on of my favourite book men of all time. Honestly this story was incredible I know a lot of people are put off because of the one night stand pregnancy trope because I usually am but this book was written perfectly.
I wish we got a few more in-depth scenes or moments but all in all incredible.
tropes: one night stand, pregnancy, soul mates.
Content Warnings
Minor: Ableism, Pregnancy, Cancer, Domestic abuse, and Suicide