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littlecorner's review against another edition
inspiring
sad
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? No
5.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Suicide, Suicidal thoughts, and Suicide attempt
Minor: Racism
laurynsmith's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
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
4.25
I received an arc of this book from NetGalley around a year ago and never picked it up (oops), but I am so glad that I finally did. This was such an original yet powerful premise. From page one, my heart was heavy, but I will say that it wasn't as sad and difficult to read as I anticipated it being. Leesa Cross-Smith writes about a difficult subject matter so effortlessly and I appreciated that we continued to learn more and more about Tallie and Emmett throughout the course of the novel. I also thought the author did a great job shedding light into the intersection of racism and mental health. I'll admit that the middle kind of lost me there, but the ending certainly made up for it and felt realistic in my opinion. I would definitely recommend you pick this up if you are looking for a character-driven book that makes you think, though make sure you are in the headspace for it!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, and Suicide attempt
Moderate: Child death and Infidelity
b_mitro's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
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
4.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Suicidal thoughts, Suicide attempt, and Suicide
mayukiiq's review against another edition
The premise of this book seemed really interesting, but I had a lot of issues with it. It was trying to address some serious issues— trauma, mental illness, suicide, the stigma surrounding therapy— but didn’t seem to be doing so in a very respectful manner. I also found the inner monologue and actions of the 40-something year old protagonist to be unbearable. Not to mention super ethically questionable ???
Content Warnings
Moderate: Mental illness and Suicide attempt
lindsloveslit's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
fast-paced
3.0
Never have I ever read a book I'm not sure I like, so quickly. Talk about an EMOTIONAL WHIRLWIND. I was expecting a contemporary love story, which is NOT WHAT THIS IS. That said, I appreciated that Cross-Smith wrote a book based on mental health, suicide, and therapy. In general, that isn't something that's talked about enough, and reading about the juxtaposition between hopelessness and hope was... important. But man, oh man, oh man I have a alot of qualms about Tallie (one of the main characters). Her choices consistently seemed problematic - specifically because of her profession - and made me very uncomfortable.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Suicide attempt, Child death, Suicidal thoughts, and Suicide
Moderate: Infertility and Infidelity
novellybritt's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Oh boy, did this book make me emotional. It didn't completely break me like I thought it would but it definitely got me in my feels. It's a great example of how people can come into your lives for a short period of time and make an impression that lasts a lifetime. This is a slow burn book, the entirety of it lasting over one weekend, but it pulls on your heartstrings. You really get to know these two characters and seeing them help each other get through of a tough time is really beautiful. While I'm not a fan of the miscommunication trope, this one is done extremely well. A huge plot of this book is mental health with suicide attempts, thoughts, therapy and so on. I personally don't have any experience with this but I thought that it was well done and the author did a great job about highlighting a very important and sensitive topic.
If you love slow burns and books that focus heavily on characters, I'd highly recommend this. Again, please be warned of the sensitive topics this book discusses because with the volume it's mentioned, it could be extremely triggering for some.
If you love slow burns and books that focus heavily on characters, I'd highly recommend this. Again, please be warned of the sensitive topics this book discusses because with the volume it's mentioned, it could be extremely triggering for some.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Suicide, Child death, Sexual content, Suicidal thoughts, and Suicide attempt
Moderate: Alcohol
jackelz's review against another edition
emotional
mysterious
reflective
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
Fate is something I whole heartedly believe in, and that is definitely what brought these characters together.
This was a story I didn’t want to end. It was such a powerful, vibrant novel about the life-changing weekend shared between two strangers. It was uplifting yet heartbreaking; there was hope found in the most unlikely places; and you really see the magic of human connection.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Suicide, Child death, Suicide attempt, and Suicidal thoughts
Moderate: Infertility and Infidelity
Minor: Fire/Fire injury
megnotarte's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
sad
fast-paced
5.0
This book deals with suicide, death, and grief, but somehow has a hopeful tone. It's a page-turner for sure and I savored every part. Also, I love when an author's writing is approachable but still manages to sneak in words that I have to look up. Definitely want to read more by this author.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Suicidal thoughts and Suicide attempt
Moderate: Child death and Death
ashyq's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
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
4.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Suicidal thoughts and Suicide attempt
Moderate: Child death and Fire/Fire injury
Minor: Racism
dpearson5257's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
tense
slow-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
I really really enjoyed this story. So many feelings over the span of a weekend, I thought one thing and then towards the end of the weekend we get a twist and it was just a complete page turner. I loved getting to know the complexities of each character. I thought it was interesting the internal thoughts of Emmett in his chapters and you maybe thinking one thing but later you find out why he has these internal thoughts to himself. And then the grief aspect happened and I just felt it all. I cried. I cried curled up in a blanket and rooted for everyone in this story. I totally recommend this book and will probably reread this in the fall and fall in love with the journey of the weekend all over again!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Suicide attempt and Grief