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adventurous
emotional
funny
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I wanna say 5 stars no notes, but obviously I have notes𤣠I canât remember the last time I enjoyed a romance book this much- maybe a year ago? I have to say I went in a bit hesitant because it was summer themed, but I honestly didnât mind that at all. I loved the authorâs writing, how fast-paced this was, how funny it was, and I just felt like the characters were written so beautifully. The plot was so entertaining. I didnât want the book to end and I want there to be a sequel, but I donât think there will be because itâs an interconnected standalone series, but I have no idea tbh. I was just shook how much I liked it and that I read a 400 page book in less than a week, thatâs rare for me lol. AND I am not usually a fan of romance books that are that long, and the fact that I loved this and didnât want it to end, says a lot about how good this wasđ
Content Warnings
Graphic: Mental illness, Toxic relationship, Abandonment
Minor: Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual content, Vomit, Car accident, Death of parent, Fire/Fire injury
emotional
hopeful
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Addiction, Alcoholism, Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Abandonment
emotional
funny
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
This was sooo sweet I enjoyed it so much. A really authentic and heartfelt exploration of how past trauma affects and leaks into all aspects of your life, including relationships. I expected it to be super predictable but it surprised me - eventually what I expected to happen DID happen, but I liked the ride we took to get there. I also typically don't like the instalove trope but I thought it was done a lot better here than it usually is. Emma and Justin's love story felt realistic and I loved watching it develop.
The writing in this was so fun and lighthearted but also serious when it needed to be, and I really enjoyed the main characters and their dynamic. Justin was so sweet and I had to laugh when they literally voiced that he was the epitome of "if he wanted to, he would" because that's exactly what I was thinking the whole time. Both the leads having mommy traummy hit kinda hard at times đď¸ I do think literally every character needs badly to go to therapy but it seems like we got there in the end. My only critique is it seemed like we crammed a lot in the last thirdish of the book and it made the pacing feel a bit off, but I really like how everything wrapped up so I don't mind it too much. Looking forward to reading the rest of the books in this universe!
The writing in this was so fun and lighthearted but also serious when it needed to be, and I really enjoyed the main characters and their dynamic. Justin was so sweet and I had to laugh when they literally voiced that he was the epitome of "if he wanted to, he would" because that's exactly what I was thinking the whole time. Both the leads having mommy traummy hit kinda hard at times đď¸ I do think literally every character needs badly to go to therapy but it seems like we got there in the end. My only critique is it seemed like we crammed a lot in the last thirdish of the book and it made the pacing feel a bit off, but I really like how everything wrapped up so I don't mind it too much. Looking forward to reading the rest of the books in this universe!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Mental illness, Abandonment
Moderate: Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Panic attacks/disorders, Death of parent
Minor: Fire/Fire injury
emotional
funny
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
Content Warnings
Moderate: Child abuse, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual content, Medical content, Gaslighting
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I canât get over this book. I laughed, I cried, just a rollercoaster of emotions - good and bad.
This is the best book Iâve read in a while and cannot recommend it enough.
It deals with a lot of sensitive topics surrounding trauma and maternal relationships and abandonment, and while those were hard to read about, it was depicted a beautiful story of growth, dealing with these issues in a healthy and realistic way.
This is the best book Iâve read in a while and cannot recommend it enough.
It deals with a lot of sensitive topics surrounding trauma and maternal relationships and abandonment, and while those were hard to read about, it was depicted a beautiful story of growth, dealing with these issues in a healthy and realistic way.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Toxic relationship, Abandonment
Minor: Death of parent
emotional
funny
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
Content Warnings
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Abandonment
Moderate: Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual content, Toxic relationship
Minor: Medical content, Fire/Fire injury
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
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
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Panic attacks/disorders, Vomit, Abandonment
Moderate: Grief
Minor: Sexual content, Death of parent
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
A solid read easy to get into. Saw it on a few favourites of 2024 and decided to give it a chance and so happy I did. Will definitely pick up more from this author. I usually hate kids in books but this was done so naturally, the relationship between Justin and Emma, Emma and Maddy was just đ
Only negative would be the metaphors are just a bit too heavy handed. Also the repetition- small and docking station. Realistically itâs a 3.5âď¸ but it made me happy and cry so I bumped it up lol.
Only negative would be the metaphors are just a bit too heavy handed. Also the repetition- small and docking station. Realistically itâs a 3.5âď¸ but it made me happy and cry so I bumped it up lol.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Abandonment
Moderate: Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Vomit
emotional
funny
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
I loved this book. I laughed, I cried, its been sitting with me.
Somethings I enjoyed. The sex scenes were not super spicy. As someone on the asexual spectrum I can find books with heavy spice to be offputting and over whelming. This was the perfect balance. It was there but not so much that it was a turn off or that I laughed awkwardly for 7 minutes of audio book.
I enjoyed seeing the progress of the two main characters with one coming to terms with childhood abuse and the other learning empathy and forgiveness. By the time you get to the end you find it satisfying.
Somethings I enjoyed. The sex scenes were not super spicy. As someone on the asexual spectrum I can find books with heavy spice to be offputting and over whelming. This was the perfect balance. It was there but not so much that it was a turn off or that I laughed awkwardly for 7 minutes of audio book.
I enjoyed seeing the progress of the two main characters with one coming to terms with childhood abuse and the other learning empathy and forgiveness. By the time you get to the end you find it satisfying.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Abandonment
Moderate: Panic attacks/disorders, Death of parent
Minor: Fire/Fire injury
emotional
funny
hopeful
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:
Complicated
Content Warnings
Moderate: Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Toxic relationship, Abandonment