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livruther's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
sad
medium-paced
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
this is a hard book to review. on a prose level, it is incredible. prose that you would get tattooed on you. but the dialogue and the characterization really brought it down for me. all the celebrity name drops drove me insaneeeee. they were so millennial cringe. I also thought it was so weird how Logan kept saying that rosemary's mouth looked like a cat's asshole and then saying she wanted to kiss it?? also, that Logan was still obsessed with rosemary didn't really make sense to me. Like still having some feelings about her makes sense, but the level of obsession just didn't feel realistic. both of them kind of acted like the middle schoolers they were when they first met. also, it was weird to me that Logan didn't tell her dad when they started taking detours on the trip. even tho she was grown, I would think her dad would care about her location.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Vomit, Cancer, and Excrement
maddiereadswords's review against another edition
4.0
Listen, this book was brilliant and wonderful and heartrendingly beautiful, but also I absolutely never want to read it again ever in my life, thanks so much for understanding <3
Ok, but for real though, I loved the Odyssey of it all, and I fell in love with all three of the main characters, especially Logan and Rosemary. Their POVs and voices were always different enough that it was easy to tell who was narrating any given part. I will say, though, POV switches in the middle of chapters remain one of my most hated things, and I also have to take points off for the whole bit where the characters use famous queer people's names as expletives; it was fun at first, but the joke got old really fast. Overall though, I thoroughly enjoyed most of this book. The romance was so well-done, and it felt very earned by the end, and this is very much one of those books where even though you know how it ends, the journey was absolutely worth it. (And I LOVED how they found little pockets of queer community and belonging in places they didn't expect!!)
But that ending though...I won't spoil it, but if you read the summary then yeah you can guess what's gonna happen, and oh boy I was not expecting it to hit me as hard as it did. I was not in as good of a headspace for this as I thought I was going in, so I'll fully admit I skimmed most of the last few chapters, but it was still such a good story that I can't even knock off points for that. This truly is a rom-com about death, and even though I can't imagine I'll ever pick this book up again of my own free will, I did love the journey it took me on.
Ok, but for real though, I loved the Odyssey of it all, and I fell in love with all three of the main characters, especially Logan and Rosemary. Their POVs and voices were always different enough that it was easy to tell who was narrating any given part. I will say, though, POV switches in the middle of chapters remain one of my most hated things, and I also have to take points off for the whole bit where the characters use famous queer people's names as expletives; it was fun at first, but the joke got old really fast. Overall though, I thoroughly enjoyed most of this book. The romance was so well-done, and it felt very earned by the end, and this is very much one of those books where even though you know how it ends, the journey was absolutely worth it. (And I LOVED how they found little pockets of queer community and belonging in places they didn't expect!!)
But that ending though...I won't spoil it, but if you read the summary then yeah you can guess what's gonna happen, and oh boy I was not expecting it to hit me as hard as it did. I was not in as good of a headspace for this as I thought I was going in, so I'll fully admit I skimmed most of the last few chapters, but it was still such a good story that I can't even knock off points for that. This truly is a rom-com about death, and even though I can't imagine I'll ever pick this book up again of my own free will, I did love the journey it took me on.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief, Medical content, Terminal illness, Death, and Cancer
Moderate: Alcoholism, Death of parent, Drug use, Panic attacks/disorders, Excrement, Mental illness, Vomit, Abandonment, Alcohol, and Sexual content
sxndaze's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
reflective
sad
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
4.0
"Gay men aren't supposed to get old," Joe mutters.
Under the table, Rosemary puts her hand over Logan's, lets their fingers loosely thread
"Then how lucky is it that both you and Remy did?"
cochrun describes this as a rom-com about death and that’s perfectly apt. rosemary and logan’s relationship is inevitably, but it’s also a little messy as it finds its way there. it’s sweet and loving and so full. the book is full of all types of love and relationships too. the found family between teachers and students, parental love, love found again when you’re older. it makes you feel full.
not for the faint of heart, but it’s a lovely story and the journey it takes you on truly is gorgeous.
(gotta say i’m not a fan of how the characters will exclaim people’s names in surprise or frustration? quite cringy there)
Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief, Death, Medical content, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual content, Cancer, and Chronic illness
Moderate: Alcoholism, Excrement, Homophobia, and Death of parent
Minor: Abandonment and Vomit
fanboyriot's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
reflective
sad
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
5.0
♡ Road Trip
♡ Hurt/Comfort
♡ Amazing English Teacher
I don’t know what gave me the audacity to read this. Oh my god, I’m sobbing. This book was so good—this was the kind of book that makes you take a look at your life and go do the spontaneous thing, to live life to the fullest.
This book was amazing, funny, and so very heartbreaking no matter how much you try to prepare for it. This book hurt, but wow was this written so beautifully.
The characters were immaculate and so detailed, so filled with personality and felt so real to read. The adventure and humor of this book was endearing and I loved all the detours they made along the way. I loved how sassy Joe could be, all the while stubbornly living his life to the fullest.
Highly recommend this book, five starts all the way. Now, if you’ll excuse me I have to continue crying my eyes out.
Spice Level: 🌶️🌶️ (2/5)
Angst Level: 💧💧💧💧💧 (5/5)
POV: Duel, Third Person
Release Date: 02, April 2024
Rep: Lesbian ADHD (Main Characters), Gay (Side Characters), Non-binary (Character Mention), Transwoman (Character Mention)
Content Warnings
Graphic: Chronic illness, Medical content, Panic attacks/disorders, Mental illness, Cancer, Death, Grief, Terminal illness, and Cursing
Moderate: Abandonment, Sexual content, Emotional abuse, Addiction, and Excrement
Minor: Alcoholism, Death of parent, Homophobia, Vomit, and Racism
purplepenning's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cancer, Death of parent, Medical content, and Terminal illness
Moderate: Abandonment, Vomit, Drug use, Grief, Sexual content, Alcohol, Alcoholism, and Excrement
Minor: Homophobia
hospice caresmleeth93's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
sad
medium-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
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief, Cancer, Terminal illness, and Sexual content
Moderate: Abandonment, Alcoholism, Death of parent, and Addiction
Minor: Homophobia, Panic attacks/disorders, and Vomit
sdupont's review against another edition
emotional
funny
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
5.0
Wow this book is so moving and emotional in the best way! Alison did an excellent job weaving in the grief, humor, and love throughout the story with what truly is the perfect balanced ratio. You will find yourself laughing and crying within the same chapter. While I liked Logan and Rosemary and how they evolved throughout the story as individuals while coming back together, the real star of the show is their relationship with Joe. Joe! What is there to say? That man was such a beautiful soul who deeply loved Logan and Rosemary. He Tuesdays at Morrie’ed the shit out of them overtly and discretely, making it his mission for his girls to be okay and to have each other when he was gone. I loved that they had this fun cross country adventure as the backdrop, it was a nice juxtaposition of light spontaneity in the face of impending loss and grief. I could not put it down because it was so enthralling (mild regrets now because it’s over). This book is a must read!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Cancer, and Grief
Moderate: Alcoholism, Medical content, Homophobia, and Abandonment
Minor: Vomit, Death of parent, and Drug abuse
booksandcoffeewithlexi's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
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
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death
Moderate: Sexual content, Vomit, Homophobia, and Excrement
uranaishi's review
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
reflective
sad
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? It's complicated
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Excrement, Cancer, Death of parent, Grief, Death, Terminal illness, Medical content, and Sexual content
Moderate: Outing, Car accident, Bullying, Abandonment, Cursing, Pandemic/Epidemic, and Panic attacks/disorders
Minor: Racism, Toxic relationship, Vomit, Alcohol, Drug abuse, Drug use, Homophobia, Lesbophobia, and Alcoholism
wordinessa's review against another edition
emotional
funny
inspiring
sad
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
5.0
I cannot say enough good things about Alison Cochrun. Every one of her books does that thing where it reaches in and grabs me by the heart.
Cochrun has described "Here We Go Again" as her "sapphic road trip rom-com about death", and that's exactly what this is. Logan and Rosemary are polar opposites who were friends when they were kids, but had a falling out when they were about fourteen and now have nothing good to say to each other. But they still have something in common - Joe, their beloved high school English teacher. Joe's dying wish is to have the girls take him from their hometown in the Pacific Northwest to a small home he owns in Bar Harbor, Maine, so he can die staring out at the Atlantic. While both Logan and Rosemary worry they won't survive a trip like that in each other's presence, they can't refuse - it's for Joe. As with any good road trip, the journey is full of mishaps, detours, and self-discovery.
The characters absolutely leap off the page. Logan is a self-described "fuckboy" who can't let herself get too attached. Rosemary creates an extensive and efficient itinerary and panics when things start to go awry. And Joe, Joe is sassy and sweet and vulnerable and everything you want in a mentor - he wants what's best for Logan and Rosemary, and he wants an epic death trip, and yet he also comes to realize that there's more for him to learn. Each of them grows so much over the course of the story, and so many of their realizations had me on the brink of tears right with them.
"Here We Go Again" is a road trip of life and death and all of the love that you find in the span between the two - for yourself, for family, for mentors, for one another. It's beautiful and funny and heartbreaking and heart-mending. I feel so fortunate to have received this arc - thank you NetGalley, Simon & Schuster Canada, and Atria Books for this experience.
Cochrun has described "Here We Go Again" as her "sapphic road trip rom-com about death", and that's exactly what this is. Logan and Rosemary are polar opposites who were friends when they were kids, but had a falling out when they were about fourteen and now have nothing good to say to each other. But they still have something in common - Joe, their beloved high school English teacher. Joe's dying wish is to have the girls take him from their hometown in the Pacific Northwest to a small home he owns in Bar Harbor, Maine, so he can die staring out at the Atlantic. While both Logan and Rosemary worry they won't survive a trip like that in each other's presence, they can't refuse - it's for Joe. As with any good road trip, the journey is full of mishaps, detours, and self-discovery.
The characters absolutely leap off the page. Logan is a self-described "fuckboy" who can't let herself get too attached. Rosemary creates an extensive and efficient itinerary and panics when things start to go awry. And Joe, Joe is sassy and sweet and vulnerable and everything you want in a mentor - he wants what's best for Logan and Rosemary, and he wants an epic death trip, and yet he also comes to realize that there's more for him to learn. Each of them grows so much over the course of the story, and so many of their realizations had me on the brink of tears right with them.
"Here We Go Again" is a road trip of life and death and all of the love that you find in the span between the two - for yourself, for family, for mentors, for one another. It's beautiful and funny and heartbreaking and heart-mending. I feel so fortunate to have received this arc - thank you NetGalley, Simon & Schuster Canada, and Atria Books for this experience.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content, Terminal illness, Death, and Cancer
Moderate: Alcohol, Homophobia, Vomit, Alcoholism, Abandonment, and Panic attacks/disorders
Minor: Transphobia