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4.25 AVERAGE
4.25 AVERAGE
I had 1 major issue with this one. But first...
The plot is great. Really, it's a beautiful story. And Roan Parrish is probably my favorite author when it comes to sexual scenes - they're never boring, they're super creative/unusual and they always leave my cheeks on fire. It's not just in this book, I'd already noticed Roan's gift for writing smut in The Remaking of Corbin Wale. So, that coupled with an amazing story makes for a very good book.
That said, I can't give it 5 stars. I would have, if the characters were all aged down. They are older characters but the way in which they're written does not make them act their age. At all. The main character is (is his age a spoiler? probably not but I'm gonna say it so be warned) thirty-six. We don't figure that out right away, and I had not ever painted him a year over twenty-five. And it is not because of his mental health, or his peculiar habits, or because he is just someone who acts younger.No, I felt that about the other characters as well. That was just the biggest example.(Ive read other reviews and no one really seems to have mentioned this so, maybe it's just me ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ )
That's it, though. It's still a very good book.
The plot is great. Really, it's a beautiful story. And Roan Parrish is probably my favorite author when it comes to sexual scenes - they're never boring, they're super creative/unusual and they always leave my cheeks on fire. It's not just in this book, I'd already noticed Roan's gift for writing smut in The Remaking of Corbin Wale. So, that coupled with an amazing story makes for a very good book.
That said, I can't give it 5 stars. I would have, if the characters were all aged down. They are older characters but the way in which they're written does not make them act their age. At all. The main character is (is his age a spoiler? probably not but I'm gonna say it so be warned) thirty-six. We don't figure that out right away, and I had not ever painted him a year over twenty-five. And it is not because of his mental health, or his peculiar habits, or because he is just someone who acts younger.No, I felt that about the other characters as well. That was just the biggest example.(Ive read other reviews and no one really seems to have mentioned this so, maybe it's just me ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ )
That's it, though. It's still a very good book.
dark
emotional
hopeful
reflective
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:
Yes
I enjoyed this book a great deal. Reading about Jude's struggles with depression and self acceptance was important. A few echos of what he felt resonated with me, and made the story feel deeper. His relationship with Faron was difficult, and perfect. I loved the way Faron was written. He was a solid, loving presence. Having read all of the Middle of Somewhere books now, I can say I highly recommend all of them. Roan Parrish's writing is beautiful, and I could not put these books down.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Mental illness, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Suicide attempt
I just reread this hauntingly beautiful book and I can't recommend it enough!
Roan Parrish is one of my favourite authors and this book just proves she deserves her place in my heart.
It really touches you and if you're anything like me this book will make you cry several times, in the best way possible. Love love love it!
Roan Parrish is one of my favourite authors and this book just proves she deserves her place in my heart.
It really touches you and if you're anything like me this book will make you cry several times, in the best way possible. Love love love it!
This is one of the best depictions of depression that I have seen in a long time
emotional
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Content Warnings
Graphic: Eating disorder, Mental illness, Sexual content, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide attempt
Moderate: Emotional abuse, Toxic relationship
Minor: Ableism
A good read, but very difficult at times (which I should give a nod to the author for how realistic the internal monologues were -- definitely made me feel uncomfortable being inside Jude's head!). It's absolutely a story of how there's someone out there for everyone, and how it's so easy to get stuck in the wrong relationship because patterns have convinced you it's the right one. (I actually loved the surprise email mid-way through from the ex's friend -- that was, quite possibly, my favorite part.)
dark
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:
Complicated
Content Warnings
Graphic: Mental illness
Moderate: Ableism, Emotional abuse, Toxic relationship, Suicide attempt
emotional
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
emotional
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:
Complicated