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ioanaisreading's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
Another book where the good, nice, decent, kind man is overlooked because the FMC prefers the self-centered and douchebag-y one. I didn't like Hugo as her ultimate love interest; she clearly went for the one that seemed more mysterious, the brooding one. What an easy & cheap way to depart from real life, in my opinion.
I didn't like how the FMC's personality seemed to have changed once we were told she has a heart condition. She became sad, focused on her (possibly) limited time, as opposed to the more carefree woman she seemed in the first part of the book.
The interspersed chapters about her past love interests added little to the story, and I clearly remember thinking "why are we told about these if it's clear they didn't last long and they are no longer relevant to the present?". But I guess she learned from each one or something.
Every book Serle writes leaves me with a "meh" feeling. Other reviewers said she takes a great idea and fails to explore it to the greatness it can be; I completely agree. It was an interesting read while doing chores around the house, and now I scratched the curiousity itch, but it wasn't mind-blowing, unfortunately.
I didn't like how the FMC's personality seemed to have changed once we were told she has a heart condition. She became sad, focused on her (possibly) limited time, as opposed to the more carefree woman she seemed in the first part of the book.
The interspersed chapters about her past love interests added little to the story, and I clearly remember thinking "why are we told about these if it's clear they didn't last long and they are no longer relevant to the present?". But I guess she learned from each one or something.
Every book Serle writes leaves me with a "meh" feeling. Other reviewers said she takes a great idea and fails to explore it to the greatness it can be; I completely agree. It was an interesting read while doing chores around the house, and now I scratched the curiousity itch, but it wasn't mind-blowing, unfortunately.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Chronic illness
amybartoli29's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
mysterious
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
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Chronic illness
silverhill's review against another edition
emotional
inspiring
mysterious
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? It's complicated
4.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Chronic illness and Medical content
jerica_mercado's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
reflective
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
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Chronic illness
allisonmz's review against another edition
emotional
medium-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
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Medical trauma and Chronic illness
emilydamron's review against another edition
emotional
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
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Chronic illness
Moderate: Cancer
infusionofviolets's review against another edition
emotional
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75
Content Warnings
Moderate: Medical content and Chronic illness
sarabearm's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
slow-paced
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
This book was unique and I liked the ending, but I felt like it was boring. The writing used the same words over and over, the plot didn't really feel like it hooked me in. loved the premise of the book but I the execution was not my favorite.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Chronic illness
Moderate: Infertility
winealittlereadalot's review against another edition
emotional
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Terminal illness, Chronic illness, and Medical trauma
bookaddictang's review against another edition
lighthearted
reflective
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
3.5
I received this as a NetGalley, thank you Atria books!
From the publisher description: "Daphne Bell believes the universe has a plan for her. Every time she meets a new man, she receives a slip of paper with his name and a number on it—the exact amount of time they will be together."
I really enjoyed this book so much. While it was light in the beginning, it did grapple with challenging topics. What does it mean to be in love? What are you willing to compromise for someone you believe you are meant to spend forever with?
Told from Daphne's point of view, we jump between present time and past relationships to see how the universe intervenes (or doesn't). I found this to be more character driven than plot driven and loved it. It was just the right pace with the question of , "will they/won't they" still prickling in the back of my mind.
While reading, you learn so much about Daphne, and how Daphne learns about herself too, and about how she interacts with those around her, which was refreshing.
From the publisher description: "Daphne Bell believes the universe has a plan for her. Every time she meets a new man, she receives a slip of paper with his name and a number on it—the exact amount of time they will be together."
I really enjoyed this book so much. While it was light in the beginning, it did grapple with challenging topics. What does it mean to be in love? What are you willing to compromise for someone you believe you are meant to spend forever with?
Told from Daphne's point of view, we jump between present time and past relationships to see how the universe intervenes (or doesn't). I found this to be more character driven than plot driven and loved it. It was just the right pace with the question of , "will they/won't they" still prickling in the back of my mind.
While reading, you learn so much about Daphne, and how Daphne learns about herself too, and about how she interacts with those around her, which was refreshing.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Medical content, Chronic illness, Medical trauma, and Death
While keeping this review as spoiler free as possible -- I am sharing a mild/moderate trigger warning for those that may need it: