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snovella's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Content Warnings
Moderate: Mass/school shootings
n_heraty's review against another edition
emotional
inspiring
medium-paced
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Grief, and Mass/school shootings
jessgrlitt's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Gun violence and Mass/school shootings
booksandcoffeewithlexi's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
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? It's complicated
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Mass/school shootings and Medical content
Moderate: Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Toxic relationship and Abandonment
readingwithmeredith's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
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
4.75
Characters: 3
Connection to the book/Enjoyment: 4
Setting: 4
Plot/Overall Story: 4
Writing: 4
Every point= 0.25 stars, max per category 4 points
What a unique and emotional story! I laughed, I audibly gasped, I teared up, and just fell in love with this story. It was so much deeper of a story than I expected and I really enjoyed it. The only thing was that a few moments I really got mad at the characters and their choices and that kept it from being a 5 star read, but it definitely was a great book. Definitely some heavier themes in this that are spoilers.
What a unique and emotional story! I laughed, I audibly gasped, I teared up, and just fell in love with this story. It was so much deeper of a story than I expected and I really enjoyed it. The only thing was that a few moments I really got mad at the characters and their choices and that kept it from being a 5 star read, but it definitely was a great book. Definitely some heavier themes in this that are spoilers.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Injury/Injury detail, Medical content, Mass/school shootings, Gun violence, Death, and Abandonment
Major PTSDcassidya27's review against another edition
4.75
Content Warnings
Moderate: Mass/school shootings
A small description of a school shooting.yesdnil's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
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
4.0
What You Wish For surprised me. Despite initially appearing to be a formulaic love story, the book had a surprising amount of heart, hope, inspiration, and a plot twist or two.
Sam's reflections on joy and her desire to help Duncan move past his trauma/PTSD was life-affirming (despite bordering on Instagram-quote-vibes):
"...joy was the cure for everything. And the more I learned about how it worked, the more I felt like joy was cumulative. That it wasn't about finding one big thing--but about collecting as many tiny pieces as you could."
Sam's reflections on joy and her desire to help Duncan move past his trauma/PTSD was life-affirming (despite bordering on Instagram-quote-vibes):
"...joy was the cure for everything. And the more I learned about how it worked, the more I felt like joy was cumulative. That it wasn't about finding one big thing--but about collecting as many tiny pieces as you could."
Content Warnings
Graphic: Mass/school shootings
Moderate: Chronic illness, Death, Grief, and Suicidal thoughts
pagesand_polish's review against another edition
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? Yes
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Mass/school shootings and Medical trauma
nadiamasood's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
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
5.0
This is an uplifting and heartwarming story of friendship, love, found family, taking risks, pursuit of happiness, healing from trauma, living with a chronic health condition, education, and PTSD.
While the romance is OTT, I loved the school setting and the eccentric and quirky characters!
This is the kind of book you read simply for the pure pleasure of reading. The narration by Thérèse Plummer made this audiobook such a pleasure to listen to!
While the romance is OTT, I loved the school setting and the eccentric and quirky characters!
This is the kind of book you read simply for the pure pleasure of reading. The narration by Thérèse Plummer made this audiobook such a pleasure to listen to!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death, Mass/school shootings, and Chronic illness
xayide7'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? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
I would have rated this book higher if it didn’t tackle serious issues of PTSD so well in some scenes and flippantly in others. I nearly DNFed at one point but finished. Center’s writing talent is undeniable and the only thing that kept me reading this book, but this is the first time her characters let me down.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Mass/school shootings