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tiziana612's review against another edition
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
2.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Medical content
Moderate: Medical content, Death of parent, and Death
sunkenbooks's review
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
fast-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
3.5
I cant say I liked this book because I didn't like every element. I like a good number of them but some of the things just... got to me.
Some things I liked:
1) Piper. I liked Piper... a lot more than I thought I would. After I checked this out, I saw this advertised as kind of a Schitt's Creek inspired book and how Alexis and Piper are parallels. Well, I'm gonna admit, I didn't like Schitt's Creek and I didn't like Alexis. So I was kind of hesitant and came in with a bit of a negative attitude but honestly it was way better than my mind said it was going to be.
2) I adore me a good sister set (or any siblings) in fiction that doesn't come off as totally cringy. Hannah and Piper have such good sibling chemistry I love them.
3) Uhmmm, can we talk about the hotel bed scene. Woo boo! I shivered a little at that. Where he yanks her head back, mmmm. That will get me every time.
4) I liked that when it was found out Brendan used to be married, he wasn't just like "but my dead wife" the whole book because I hate that with a passion. It's just not my thing in a romance. It makes me DNF a book.
Now... some things I didn't like:
1) Most of the sex scenes. Sorry but vaginal orgasms are like myth to me, I've never had it happen and when a book is like "well I met the right man and now he does it" like... ok sure Jan. Also Piper sticking a finger in the butt without lube. Ouch. Made my butthole clench.
Also this goes to Tessa Bailey personally: please, please, please, don't ever describe a man's genitals as a "full, smooth dome" again. I needed to physically step away from the book when I read that.
2) Brendan as a concept was better than Brendan written. He goes from hardass to simp to Mr.-I-Just-Wanna-Fight. It's draining and boring. Hot Fisherman? Yes please! Brendan? I'll pass...
3) The ending was very, Hallmark movie esque. I just the whole "oh it's just a series of oopsie coincidences" and how they conveniently have no service and it ends in disaster. And how the girls have no idea that the rig caught on fire and now the entire town (except the rude ex-FIL) is now not there. And then Piper actually leaves for LA. And then Brendant gets a plane there perfectly. Just ugh.
Anyway. The book was fine. It was just not my cup of tea I think.
Some things I liked:
1) Piper. I liked Piper... a lot more than I thought I would. After I checked this out, I saw this advertised as kind of a Schitt's Creek inspired book and how Alexis and Piper are parallels. Well, I'm gonna admit, I didn't like Schitt's Creek and I didn't like Alexis. So I was kind of hesitant and came in with a bit of a negative attitude but honestly it was way better than my mind said it was going to be.
2) I adore me a good sister set (or any siblings) in fiction that doesn't come off as totally cringy. Hannah and Piper have such good sibling chemistry I love them.
3) Uhmmm, can we talk about the hotel bed scene. Woo boo! I shivered a little at that. Where he yanks her head back, mmmm. That will get me every time.
4) I liked that when it was found out Brendan used to be married, he wasn't just like "but my dead wife" the whole book because I hate that with a passion. It's just not my thing in a romance. It makes me DNF a book.
Now... some things I didn't like:
1) Most of the sex scenes. Sorry but vaginal orgasms are like myth to me, I've never had it happen and when a book is like "well I met the right man and now he does it" like... ok sure Jan. Also Piper sticking a finger in the butt without lube. Ouch. Made my butthole clench.
Also this goes to Tessa Bailey personally: please, please, please, don't ever describe a man's genitals as a "full, smooth dome" again. I needed to physically step away from the book when I read that.
2) Brendan as a concept was better than Brendan written. He goes from hardass to simp to Mr.-I-Just-Wanna-Fight. It's draining and boring. Hot Fisherman? Yes please! Brendan? I'll pass...
3) The ending was very, Hallmark movie esque. I just the whole "oh it's just a series of oopsie coincidences" and how they conveniently have no service and it ends in disaster. And how the girls have no idea that the rig caught on fire and now the entire town (except the rude ex-FIL) is now not there. And then Piper actually leaves for LA. And then Brendant gets a plane there perfectly. Just ugh.
Anyway. The book was fine. It was just not my cup of tea I think.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cursing
Moderate: Alcohol
Minor: Death, Medical content, and Death of parent
helloimjacq's review
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
3.5
I loved the first-half of the book, but the second-half was questionable at best. The relationship just developed way too quickly for my liking, and the whole misunderstanding felt incredibly off character and avoidable. I also found several characters to be a bit petty… but I’ll probably read the second since I really liked Hannah. (Also just a side note, but I’m beginning to wonder if pet names just aren’t for me because I wanted to cringe every time ‘baby’ was used)
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content, Death of parent, and Grief
Moderate: Alcohol and Death
Minor: Medical content, Injury/Injury detail, and Toxic friendship
kaetheluise_nckl's review
emotional
funny
lighthearted
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
recommended by Laura
Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief, Injury/Injury detail, Sexual content, and Cursing
Moderate: Death and Death of parent
Minor: Medical content, Alcohol, and Blood
death of a long term partner (wife, off-page but mentioned frequently)gabyhat's review
emotional
funny
hopeful
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
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Death of parent, Cursing, and Death
Minor: Alcohol, Pregnancy, Toxic friendship, and Medical content
things100's review
adventurous
emotional
funny
informative
lighthearted
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
I loved it happened one summer. I’m very excited that it’s going to get a movie. Yayyy 🥹🎉. Also Tessa Bailey those spicy scenes dang girl 🥵
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cursing and Sexual content
Moderate: Grief, Death, Death of parent, Alcohol, and Medical content
aliceloyallaleon's review
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
fast-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
3.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Grief, Sexual content, and Toxic friendship
Moderate: Injury/Injury detail and Medical content
xriekex's review
adventurous
emotional
funny
lighthearted
reflective
fast-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
3.5
Good beach read, Sometimes a bit too kitschy for my liking, especially in word choice. Story was fine, nothing too dramatic. I liked the wild-child trope and how the main characters choice of words (even in thoughts) changed as she changed with her environment
Content Warnings
Graphic: Drug use and Sexual content
Moderate: Death of parent, Gaslighting, Drug abuse, Drug use, Alcohol, Medical content, Misogyny, Sexism, Toxic friendship, Toxic relationship, and Vomit
booksbyantheia's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-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
Por dónde empezar? Pensé que no me iba a gustar, desde la primera mención a las manos de Brendan. Ah, pero después...fue como caer por una espiral. ¿Tengo mis problemas con Piper? Los tengo. Pero no puedo evitar amarla. En un océano de protagonistas infantiles, ella tiene una construcción excelente. Cada acción, cada paso, tiene su justificación (en el sentido constructor de la palabra). Brendan...es el grumpy man de mis sueños. Un bruto, pero un caballero. Me sorprende que sea la primera vez que veo a un protagonista tan "peludo" en romance; no solo eso, sino que la escritora no se contuvo en describir cosas que tampoco son tan comunes en el romance habitual.
Me gustó muchísimo, y me hubiera gustado tener un epílogo extra, algo más con lo que aferrarme a ambos.
Me gustó muchísimo, y me hubiera gustado tener un epílogo extra, algo más con lo que aferrarme a ambos.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death of parent, Medical content, and Sexual content
bootsmom3's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
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
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Alcohol
Minor: Death of parent, Medical content, Medical trauma, Pregnancy, Fire/Fire injury, Grief, and Injury/Injury detail