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3.87 AVERAGE
3.87 AVERAGE
emotional
lighthearted
reflective
tense
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
Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for providing an arc copy of this book.
Okay, this was such a cute read! While there were defiantly highs and lows through the book, I couldn’t help but smile through most of it.
Our main character Hannah goes through some tough changes, from losing her grandmother to her Olympic dream being ripped away. I really related to her journey because shifting your view of the future isn’t easy to do, especially when you have had a one-track mind most of your life.
The romance was absolutely adorable in so many ways. First off, friends to lovers just creates butterflies in my stomach. I also like that nothing was rushed, and everything played out well around Hannahs's own growth within herself.
I also really enjoyed her interactions with the other characters and her family. All of them provided some lesson for her, and nothing felt forced. And her interactions with her ex-best friend were interesting because friendship at any age can be challenging and hard to navigate.
The only thing that really bothered me was the flashback portions. While some of them were very helpful to Hannah's development and my understanding of her, many felt out of place and were used more for filler.
funny
hopeful
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
emotional
hopeful
reflective
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
Thank you to Simon and Schuster and Netgalley for an e-ARC of this book to read and review. I loved so much about this book I don't even know where to start. The Jewish rep and the relationship that Hannah had with her bubbie was so heartfelt. I also loved how grief was addressed and the Hannah's healing process for not just losing a person, but losing a passion. There were so many fun characters and I loved the multi-plex type setting. I couldn't stop reading. I laughed at several points but also got emotional and cried at others. it was layered with depth and understanding, but also had a certain light feel. I also enjoyed the flashback moments. They really gave context into Hannah's character and the reason for her feelings and actions. The romance was so sweet and I liked that little subplot aspect. Overall the healing and growth was magnificent and one of my favorite parts of the story. This one is definitely a new favorite of mine.