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jaec11's review against another edition
hopeful
inspiring
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
The kind of fiction I love; family focused and interconnected
This family of 3 siblings and their families is so imperfect, it makes them so loveable. The complicated relationships are so lovely to read, the connections between parenting and their children so excellent. I probably could've used more about nicky and his relationship with Cecilia, but i love Cecilia and Robin and how imperfectly perfect they are together. The title is so fitting as a reminder that even adults have problems and are complicated and need love
Pg-13+ swearing and mature content
This family of 3 siblings and their families is so imperfect, it makes them so loveable. The complicated relationships are so lovely to read, the connections between parenting and their children so excellent. I probably could've used more
Pg-13+ swearing and mature content
Content Warnings
Minor: Pedophilia and Rape
annorabrady's review against another edition
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? Yes
4.5
I was recommended this book as one that you'd like if you like Schitt's Creek. While it doesn't have the humor of a sitcom, it does have realistic family relationships and each member is fleshed out into their own person, as in Schitt's Creek. They also have catalysts that push them out of their comfort zone and into a place where their relationship with family and friends become healthier and more fulfilling.
There are mentions of miscarriages and abortions, as well as plots about people being outed against their will (handled well but they still exist) so precede with caution if those are triggering to you.
My biggest problem with the story was Porter's storyline.I just feel that someone who is capable of making the life-changing decisions of going through the process of becoming pregnant through a fertility clinic so she can raise a baby alone is also someone who should be able to stop being someone else's "other woman." Especially since she was more than capable of understanding and siding with her best friend who found herself on the other side of that situation with her husband. And then to talk to her best friend about it, expecting her best friend would have any reaction except absolute anger at the betrayal?
There are mentions of miscarriages and abortions, as well as plots about people being outed against their will (handled well but they still exist) so precede with caution if those are triggering to you.
My biggest problem with the story was Porter's storyline.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Infidelity, Medical content, and Pregnancy
Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Bullying, Deadnaming, Death, Miscarriage, Rape, Sexual violence, Toxic relationship, Car accident, Death of parent, Outing, Toxic friendship, and Alcohol
Minor: Dementia and Abortion
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