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kristinamj's review
challenging
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? Yes
4.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death, Emotional abuse, and Abandonment
Minor: Addiction, Child death, and Car accident
flyingryndeer's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
relaxing
sad
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
5.0
I cried over this book in multiple places and have lost sleep over it now, including the time to write this review, but its worth every second. To call this book a romance as if that is all it is would be a crime, but the romance is an essential part of this. At its core, this is about family- chosen, blood, and otherwise. About all the things it can do to fuck you up and to help you heal. About what- and who- make a home. And it's a book about love, in all its forms. One of the best books I've read in a long time.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death and Death of parent
Moderate: Child abuse, Emotional abuse, and Sexual content
Minor: Child death, Pregnancy, and Drug abuse
nearbethexperience's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
sad
fast-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
4.5
This felt so much more well-rounded than most romances and I loved it. The book is just as much about Sammy repairing her relationships with her chosen family as it is about the romance. I love that the romance only falls into place after both parties genuinely work on themselves. For such a short book it does amazing at capturing a plethora of messy relationships, with a happy and satisfying ending!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Abandonment and Emotional abuse
Moderate: Death of parent and Grief
Minor: Addiction and Alcoholism
whatchareadingheather's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
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
4.0
I think this book did a fantastic job at hitting a range of emotions that you might not have been expecting in a book categorized as a contemporary romance. I definitely found myself heavily relating to Sammy's personal connections and life experiences, and I think anyone who may struggle with feeling like they have no one in their corner would appreciate this book. I don't think this book particularly needed spicy scenes considering the deeper topics being discussed, but also, spice is a part of life and I appreciate the author being realistic about that aspect.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Grief, and Abandonment
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