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emotional
funny
hopeful
fast-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
F.T. Lukens's In Deeper Waters was an unexpected favorite read of 2021 for me, and she has truly outdone herself with So This Is Ever After.
This book was basically Carry On (with a little more joy) of the tv show Merlin with a great romantic plot akin to The Charm Offensive, my absolute favorite read of 2021. This book was funny and stressful and emotional, and I am now a solid, card carrying member of the Lukens fan club. I don't have much to say because this is just such a fun read, but I did also appreciate the permission structures to discuss PTSD and remedying friendships that have been impacted by trauma.
If I have one critique, it is that I do wish we had also gotten Matt's point-of-view as a way of adding more clarity, balance, will-they-won't-they, and tension to the narrative.
This book was basically Carry On (with a little more joy) of the tv show Merlin with a great romantic plot akin to The Charm Offensive, my absolute favorite read of 2021. This book was funny and stressful and emotional, and I am now a solid, card carrying member of the Lukens fan club. I don't have much to say because this is just such a fun read, but I did also appreciate the permission structures to discuss PTSD and remedying friendships that have been impacted by trauma.
If I have one critique, it is that I do wish we had also gotten Matt's point-of-view as a way of adding more clarity, balance, will-they-won't-they, and tension to the narrative.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Cursing, Medical trauma, Injury/Injury detail, Blood, Violence, Medical content, and Gore
Minor: Sexual content and Death of parent
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