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booksandcoffeewithlexi'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? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Domestic abuse
Moderate: Addiction
lanayagraham's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
slow-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
4.0
Sweet romance with slow relationship development and character growth over a long period of time- my favorite! Minimal graphic sexual content at end.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Child abuse, Death of parent, and Domestic abuse
maria8w4's review against another edition
emotional
lighthearted
sad
tense
slow-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? N/A
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Toxic relationship, Alcohol, Car accident, Death of parent, Emotional abuse, Grief, and Domestic abuse
readinginthegrey's review against another edition
lighthearted
relaxing
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
This was recommended to me by someone at a bookstore, and I see why, it was quite good.
It does the grumpy sunshine trope well. Aidan is an MMC that's gruff and private but not in an over-dramatic 'I never smile ever' kind of way and is quite fawnable worthy. Vanessa, the FMC, has self-doubt that feels very relatable. The two bond in a way that feels organic. It's also a slow burn that's an actual slow burn.
For the first 200 pages or so, I was eating it up.
After that, I still read it, but more on a once in a while basis.
Vanessa got a bit much for me sometimes. For instance *spoilers* her friend is in an abusive relationship, but she's more concerned about the fact that she was lied to than her friend being in that situation. It does get addressed a little later on, but not in a meaningful way (despite the book being 500 pages).
Some points tend to repeat, like her self-denial (also, I get it, Aidan is huge, I and I don't need that mentioned 200 times) while others don't feel fleshed out enough. The mood also feels a bit on and off sometimes. Like there will be things like the abusive relationship mention or toxic family members, but for the most part, this is actually a pretty cozy read. On a personal note, I was excited that Aidan was vegan and hoped Vanessa would become one as well, but alas, that did not happen.
All that said, this was a decent comfort read. I'm glad I bought it, but don't think it will be a reread.
It does the grumpy sunshine trope well. Aidan is an MMC that's gruff and private but not in an over-dramatic 'I never smile ever' kind of way and is quite fawnable worthy. Vanessa, the FMC, has self-doubt that feels very relatable. The two bond in a way that feels organic. It's also a slow burn that's an actual slow burn.
For the first 200 pages or so, I was eating it up.
After that, I still read it, but more on a once in a while basis.
Vanessa got a bit much for me sometimes. For instance *spoilers* her friend is in an abusive relationship, but she's more concerned about the fact that she was lied to than her friend being in that situation. It does get addressed a little later on, but not in a meaningful way (despite the book being 500 pages).
Some points tend to repeat, like her self-denial (also, I get it, Aidan is huge, I and I don't need that mentioned 200 times) while others don't feel fleshed out enough. The mood also feels a bit on and off sometimes. Like there will be things like the abusive relationship mention or toxic family members, but for the most part, this is actually a pretty cozy read. On a personal note, I was excited that Aidan was vegan and hoped Vanessa would become one as well, but alas, that did not happen.
All that said, this was a decent comfort read. I'm glad I bought it, but don't think it will be a reread.
Content Warnings
Minor: Domestic abuse
nikkiblack17's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Drug abuse, Violence, Domestic abuse, Injury/Injury detail, Child abuse, and Emotional abuse
Minor: Body shaming
makerealityvanish's review against another edition
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
4.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Domestic abuse and Bullying
Minor: Fatphobia
rebthebarber's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
inspiring
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? No
4.25
Content Warnings
Moderate: Alcoholism, Domestic abuse, and Emotional abuse
evelynmeisell's review against another edition
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
4.25
Content Warnings
Moderate: Domestic abuse and Child abuse
cristinaaa's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
relaxing
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Abandonment and Domestic abuse