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dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
reflective
sad
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Ugh I loved this book so much! This is the second book I've read by Abby Jimenez, and she is such a wonderful writer. The exploration of trauma and the impact it can have on relationships was well done and obviously well researched. Often romance authors write broadly about trauma but never really incorporate it into the core of a character, however, this story does just that.
Justin (MMC) was written in a way to give readers a balance of an almost perfect partner but also walks the line of realistic and healthy responses when your partner has unresolved trauma. I was relieved by Justin supporting Emma's decision near the end of the book rather than guilting her with love. I also appreciated that it wasn't just one character in this book that was dealing with life transitions and trauma and rather, the two main characters were navigating each other's situations as well as their own.
I usually never read the Q&A with the author at the end of the book, but I was intrigued. Abby's reflections on Amber and some of the characters blew me away. She obviously took time and care to write this novel in a way that explores similar themes to her other books while also building on new ideas.
Justin (MMC) was written in a way to give readers a balance of an almost perfect partner but also walks the line of realistic and healthy responses when your partner has unresolved trauma. I was relieved by Justin supporting Emma's decision near the end of the book rather than guilting her with love. I also appreciated that it wasn't just one character in this book that was dealing with life transitions and trauma and rather, the two main characters were navigating each other's situations as well as their own.
I usually never read the Q&A with the author at the end of the book, but I was intrigued. Abby's reflections on Amber and some of the characters blew me away. She obviously took time and care to write this novel in a way that explores similar themes to her other books while also building on new ideas.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Abandonment
Moderate: Vomit, Grief, Death of parent
emotional
funny
hopeful
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:
Complicated
Content Warnings
Graphic: Mental illness, Vomit
Moderate: Confinement
emotional
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
N/A
I read this book after reading “Part of your world” and “yours truly” which I highly recommend. Once I connected one of the characters (well TWO of them) back to the first book I waited In anticipation until the FMC knew what I knew; I felt like I was breaking the 4th wall.
Abby writes about mental health with so much tenderness and understanding. She gives a content warning so we know if we’re ready to experience it. Her books feel like watching a Netflix show with the sound off and captions on. Her characters are so joyous and believable and like a breath of fresh air. I can’t wait to read all of her backlog.
Seriously, go read her stuff. It’s not too heavy but not to fluffy. Gee characters are late twenties to thirties so it doesn’t feel gross. Not overly spicy or dull. Just the perfect Goldie locks of stories.
Also fuck amber and Neil.
Well- fuck Neil. I have no sympathy for abusers.
Amber- I hope she gets the help she needs.
Abby writes about mental health with so much tenderness and understanding. She gives a content warning so we know if we’re ready to experience it. Her books feel like watching a Netflix show with the sound off and captions on. Her characters are so joyous and believable and like a breath of fresh air. I can’t wait to read all of her backlog.
Seriously, go read her stuff. It’s not too heavy but not to fluffy. Gee characters are late twenties to thirties so it doesn’t feel gross. Not overly spicy or dull. Just the perfect Goldie locks of stories.
Also fuck amber and Neil.
Well- fuck Neil. I have no sympathy for abusers.
Amber- I hope she gets the help she needs.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcoholism, Mental illness
hopeful
reflective
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
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Mental illness, Abandonment
Moderate: Sexual content
Minor: Vomit
emotional
hopeful
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
Content Warnings
Graphic: Mental illness, Abandonment
Moderate: Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Panic attacks/disorders, Toxic relationship, Vomit, Death of parent
Minor: Addiction, Alcoholism, Grief, Car accident, Fire/Fire injury, Alcohol
emotional
hopeful
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
Content Warnings
Moderate: Mental illness, Abandonment
emotional
funny
hopeful
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Content Warnings
Moderate: Abandonment
Minor: Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Toxic relationship, Gaslighting
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Content Warnings
Moderate: Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Abandonment
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Content Warnings
Moderate: Child abuse, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Abandonment
Minor: Cursing, Death of parent
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
tears still blurring my vision as i type my review. one of the best romance books i've ever read. felt very authentic. jimenez does an excellent job portraying how mental illnesses and insecure attachment styles manifest in relationships. she brings to life such lovable characters who we will be rooting for til the end of time.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Abandonment
Moderate: Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Grief
Minor: Vomit, Death of parent