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ziggyapple's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Sexual content, Grief, and Death of parent
Moderate: Panic attacks/disorders and Pregnancy
Minor: Vomit, Medical content, and Alcohol
vanessabriann's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.75
Only thing is Libby's apology/makeup felt lacking to me, but maybe that's just the eldest sister in me.
Moderate: Cursing, Death, Sexual content, Grief, Death of parent, Pregnancy, and Abandonment
Minor: Bullying, Panic attacks/disorders, Vomit, Medical content, and Medical trauma
animamellita's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
Moderate: Abandonment and Alcohol
Minor: Misogyny, Vomit, Grief, Death of parent, Pregnancy, and Sexual harassment
fanboyriot's review
- 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
Spice Level: 🌶️🌶️🌶️
Graphic: Cursing and Sexual content
Moderate: Bullying, Cancer, Death, Emotional abuse, Sexism, Terminal illness, Vomit, Medical content, Gaslighting, Abandonment, and Alcohol
Minor: Chronic illness, Mental illness, Miscarriage, Misogyny, Rape, Sexual assault, Pregnancy, Abandonment, and Injury/Injury detail
hannavaistila's review against another edition
- Loveable characters? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Grief
Moderate: Death, Death of parent, and Pregnancy
Minor: Vomit and Medical content
vaguelyredhead's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Sexual content, Grief, and Death of parent
Moderate: Panic attacks/disorders and Pregnancy
Minor: Vomit, Medical content, and Alcohol
helenaps99's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Moderate: Grief and Death of parent
Minor: Vomit and Pregnancy
now_booking's review against another edition
- 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
Nora and Charlie are the unapologetic antithesis to small town romance protagonists even though most of this book and the development of their relationship happens in a small town. The character development was stellar of both main and supporting characters, the plot was well-paced with minimal/palatable holes, the dialogue was smart and snappy and the sort to make you smile foolishly as you read. I loved how the main characters loved each other and their families in a way that was inconveniently supportive and in a way that truly wanted the best for the other person. The message hear wasn’t necessarily that love heals or that love sacrifices but that love wants the other person to thrive. This was an absolute delight to read- I kept reaching for it and even though it dealt with a few heavy themes around grief, trauma and mental health, these were all handled responsibly and with a momentum that was real but also wasn’t triggering as it kind of replicated the coping mechanisms many people have for dealing with grief and trauma when they have real life responsibilities. I highly recommend checking this out- I’ve read 3 books so far from this author and they have all been stellar!
Graphic: Grief, Death of parent, and Abandonment
Moderate: Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Toxic relationship, and Toxic friendship
Minor: Body shaming, Bullying, and Vomit
relin's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual content, Grief, and Abandonment
Moderate: Death of parent and Alcohol
Minor: Bullying and Vomit
mariareviews's review against another edition
- 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 really won me over, though, was the banter between Charlie and Nora. It was sharp, funny, and felt real. As much as I enjoy the predictability of Hallmark movies, I’ve never understood why the woman always has to leave her exciting, successful city life to raise chickens on a farm. The whole opposites-attract trope can be so frustrating when it's done that way.
That said, the reason this book didn’t get five stars from me is because the ending felt a little underwhelming. I wanted more from Charlie and Nora’s reunion—something deeper, more fleshed out. I also would’ve loved to know more about Dusty and how Nora’s life in New York changed after she returned. A longer, more detailed epilogue would’ve really wrapped things up nicely. In fact, if I had taken Nora’s advice and read the epilogue first, I might not have started the book because I feel like it just didn’t live up to the rest of the story.
All in all, though, it’s a fun and easy read. It doesn’t require too much thinking, and it’s a nice twist on the usual small-town-romance and opposites-attract trope.
Graphic: Sexual content, Grief, and Death of parent
Moderate: Pregnancy
Minor: Suicidal thoughts, Vomit, and Alcohol