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yajairat's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
The sweetest couple ever, how could you not root for them?! I liked how they avoided sugarcoating anything when it comes to mental illness. Really loved the development in the relationships between the couple and the mother/daughter.
I don't know if this inspired the book, but the premise of this story is kind of like the plot of Set It Up! And I liked the movie, so this kind of setup works for me.
I don't know if this inspired the book, but the premise of this story is kind of like the plot of Set It Up! And I liked the movie, so this kind of setup works for me.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Mental illness
Minor: Abandonment
marisabenn's review against another edition
funny
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
5.0
What a beautiful surprise! I wasn't even in a reading slump, but I feel like this cured me of one. Was it perfect? No, there were some editing errors and a few weirdly inserted paragraphs. But I have never felt more SEEN by a book in my life.
My depression story and Ari's are remarkably similar. The symptoms, recognition, fears, and realities have all been felt by me. I related to her wholeheartedly.
AND RUSS!!! Holy shit, Russsss. I need to find more books with a sweet and reserved MMC who adores his partner ASAP. Bonus points if they are a single dad and/or do not have a six pack.
My depression story and Ari's are remarkably similar. The symptoms, recognition, fears, and realities have all been felt by me. I related to her wholeheartedly.
AND RUSS!!! Holy shit, Russsss. I need to find more books with a sweet and reserved MMC who adores his partner ASAP. Bonus points if they are a single dad and/or do not have a six pack.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cursing, Mental illness, and Sexual content
okiecozyreader's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.0
I liked this one as much as Ex Talk, if not more. I love the depression/therapy conversation (personal depression and mother with mental illness/depression) and some of the fun twists.
This one is pretty spicy in a couple parts š¶ļøš¶ļøš¶ļøš¶ļø
Scenes like this are so relatable:
āEventually, you deal with something for long enough that it becomes such an intrinsic part of you, and you canāt imagine yourself without it. You accept it, maybe because you think you deserve it but also because youāre scared that if you tried to change it, it wouldnāt work. It feels easier to live in that somber place because you donāt know who you are otherwise, and youāre worried about putting in all that effort without a guaranteed outcome.ā Ch 32
I also loved the Broadway references, the āParent Trapā scheming with her boss, and the complex relationship with her mother. I appreciated how she grew as a character and could see good things, and that she didnāt have all bad memories.
āIām struck by how my brain kept all those good memories from me when there were plenty to choose from.ā Ch 33
This one is pretty spicy in a couple parts š¶ļøš¶ļøš¶ļøš¶ļø
Scenes like this are so relatable:
āEventually, you deal with something for long enough that it becomes such an intrinsic part of you, and you canāt imagine yourself without it. You accept it, maybe because you think you deserve it but also because youāre scared that if you tried to change it, it wouldnāt work. It feels easier to live in that somber place because you donāt know who you are otherwise, and youāre worried about putting in all that effort without a guaranteed outcome.ā Ch 32
I also loved the Broadway references, the āParent Trapā scheming with her boss, and the complex relationship with her mother. I appreciated how she grew as a character and could see good things, and that she didnāt have all bad memories.
āIām struck by how my brain kept all those good memories from me when there were plenty to choose from.ā Ch 33
Content Warnings
Graphic: Mental illness
bookaholics_anonymous's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
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
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Mental illness
Minor: Fatphobia
gemin1reader's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
relaxing
3.25
There were some things I really liked about this story, namely Russell who is such a sweet MMC and a love books with a fat love interest.
However I didnāt enjoythe third-act breakup, Ari was kind of a dick frankly even with her mental health issues. It was a very sweet romance but I could have done with more of them as a couple together.
However I didnāt enjoy
Content Warnings
Graphic: Mental illness and Sexual content
kirareadssometimes's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
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
5.0
So sweet and charming all while being set in the PNW. I really loved the plus size representation in this book. It was the first time I really connected with the fat character. And it was a man. Also good mental health rep that I think can apply to so many people. Even people without depression
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cursing, Mental illness, and Sexual content
Moderate: Fatphobia and Abandonment
marlajanereads's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
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
5.0
I read a LOT of romance; itās my main genre of choice. One thing thatās annoyed me over the last few years is how the male protagonists are almost always described as having Adonis abs, cut jawlines, and overall god-like appearances. Even when I discovered stories about curvy girls (love them!), the men are still described as being ridiculously handsome.
I know books help us escape and vicariously live through the main characters, but sometimes I just want a romance with realistic men, you know?
Enter Weather Girl by Rachel Lynn Solomon.
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I loved, loved, LOVED this book! There are a lot of reasons why, but a big component was that the male lead Russell was self-described as having a ādad bodā and still being attractive and sexy. It was so dang refreshing to read about a woman who found her a man who was normal and yet still got her Happily Ever After.
The book also features dealing with ongoing mental illnesses, co-parenting, and horrible work environments that spur on the plot. Itās just such a good book! Highly recommend to anyone who loves heartfelt HEA romances.
I know books help us escape and vicariously live through the main characters, but sometimes I just want a romance with realistic men, you know?
Enter Weather Girl by Rachel Lynn Solomon.
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I loved, loved, LOVED this book! There are a lot of reasons why, but a big component was that the male lead Russell was self-described as having a ādad bodā and still being attractive and sexy. It was so dang refreshing to read about a woman who found her a man who was normal and yet still got her Happily Ever After.
The book also features dealing with ongoing mental illnesses, co-parenting, and horrible work environments that spur on the plot. Itās just such a good book! Highly recommend to anyone who loves heartfelt HEA romances.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Mental illness
Moderate: Sexual content
ell_n's review against another edition
emotional
lighthearted
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
Graphic: Mental illness
Moderate: Injury/Injury detail
bdean1721's review against another edition
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
Content Warnings
Moderate: Mental illness
caoxtina's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
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
2.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Mental illness