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sarabookshelf's review against another edition
emotional
lighthearted
3.0
The two main characters and their story were not compelling enough to me. They acted selfishly, were bad friends and partners to other people and each other, and were whiny for the majority of the book. Charlie was the most interesting character, and in the end I was most interested in his story and point of view which we never got. The writing was also a bit too straight-forward in my opinion (I wore this. He wore that. We ate that. We did that. etc). But it was good enough as a lighthearted beach read so if you go into it expecting that, you will enjoy it.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death of parent, Panic attacks/disorders, and Infidelity
gkaltam's review against another edition
emotional
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Panic attacks/disorders and Death of parent
bayleereads's review against another edition
emotional
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.5
I absolutely adored this one! This one has me thinking that soulmates really *do* exist (lol). I loved the dual timeline and how we get to watch Percy and Same grow up and grow into who they are today. Sam's love for Percy is seriously the cutest thing. The spiciness is definitely laid back, but I don't mind because steam isn't a major factor in this storyline. This book was almost a perfect 5star read for me, until towards the end when my least favorite trope showed up. I knew it was coming, and had predicted it early on, but it still happened and I was quite upset lol. The ending and epilogue made up for it though! I definitely recommend this one :)
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cancer, Infidelity, Grief, Panic attacks/disorders, and Death of parent
samone2's review against another edition
emotional
relaxing
sad
medium-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
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death of parent, Infidelity, and Panic attacks/disorders
Moderate: Cancer and Grief
ellaticonstellation's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
reflective
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
But, every time Persephone says stupid shit, I want to pull my hair out. Like wtf? I get that she was young and immature, but I thought she had sense. As the story progresses, I loathe her more than ever.
The boys aren't any better. They seem sweet and friendly, but GDI, they're horrible.
People make mistakes and most of us are flawed, but come on. I was so irritated.
It started strong; I was excited because I stay away from second-chance romances, but it went downhill quickly.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death of parent, Alcohol, Abandonment, Panic attacks/disorders, Toxic relationship, and Toxic friendship
redefiningrachel's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief, Death of parent, Infidelity, and Death
Moderate: Sexual content, Panic attacks/disorders, Cancer, and Alcohol
Minor: Medical content
nadalien's review against another edition
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Vegyes érzéseim vannak ezzel a könyvel kapcsolatban.
Két idősíkon fut a történet és az a helyzet, hogy nekem a "múltbeli" tinédzser románc sokkal jobban bejött, mint a harmincas főszereplő nyáladzása. A tinikről tudjuk, hogy kínosak, azok voltak, azok lesznek, mert még csak most fedezik fel igazán a világot és a kapcsolatokat. Egy felnőtt szereplőtől azonban a történetben nyújtottaktól többet várnék el. Főleg,
Én úgy érzem simán kihagyható lett volna az oda-vissza ugrálás az időkben, jobban tetszett volna kerettörténetként a jelen idősíkja.
Két idősíkon fut a történet és az a helyzet, hogy nekem a "múltbeli" tinédzser románc sokkal jobban bejött, mint a harmincas főszereplő nyáladzása. A tinikről tudjuk, hogy kínosak, azok voltak, azok lesznek, mert még csak most fedezik fel igazán a világot és a kapcsolatokat. Egy felnőtt szereplőtől azonban a történetben nyújtottaktól többet várnék el. Főleg,
Spoiler
ha valakinek a temetéséről van szó! Nyilván Sam és mindenki a kisvárosból már felkészült Sue halálára, egy hosszan elhúzódó betegség során könnyebb átesni a gyászon. Percyt azonban újságként éri a hír, így egyszerűen képtelen voltam felfogni, hogy ilyen helyzetben hogyan tud szinte kizárólag Sam testére gondolni, nyáladzani, és azt taperolni.Én úgy érzem simán kihagyható lett volna az oda-vissza ugrálás az időkben, jobban tetszett volna kerettörténetként a jelen idősíkja.
Spoiler
A pánikrohamokról nem is beszélve. Szerintem nem lett megoldva ez a szál, és saját tapasztalatok alapján úgy gondolom, hogy sokkal összetettebb ez a probléma és jelenség, mint ahogyan a regényben be van mutatva.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Panic attacks/disorders
Moderate: Grief
Minor: Death of parent
laheath's review against another edition
emotional
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? Yes
4.25
Girl meets boy next door romance told in dual timelines, their time together as teenagers and present day, about 12 years later. The coming of age plotline was sweet, but the present day plotline hinted at a past conflict that has kept them apart for over a decade. Once they are able to communicate, issues are resolved in a somewhat predictable manner, but it was an enjoyable, though poignant, read.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Infidelity, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual content, and Death of parent
Minor: Alcohol and Grief
olive_loves_reading's review against another edition
emotional
funny
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
4.25
this book was soo good but it got boring at times
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death of parent, Infidelity, and Panic attacks/disorders
Moderate: Alcohol
Minor: Vomit and Toxic friendship
ecris's review against another edition
hopeful
lighthearted
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief, Sexual content, and Panic attacks/disorders