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lisaarnsdorf'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? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
This was an easy, enjoyable read. It was smart and topically diverse. It did feel a little too “kitchen sink” with the number of issues that Evvie alone, let alone the rest of the cast, were dealing with. Otherwise, a good story!
intentionalreadinglife's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
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
LOVED IT! This book reminds me of a really good bad of chocolate; it’s meant to be savored. I enjoyed the slow burn romance and the emotional complexity of the character arcs. It’s relatable and funny, but touches on mental health and relationships in a way that feels honest but not prescriptive.
Content Warnings
Minor: Emotional abuse, Grief, and Abandonment
bethreads24's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
stephaniesteen73's review against another edition
4.0
Perfect light, fluffy romance. Totally absorbed me for an entire day!
ttimbrook's review against another edition
Sports, steam, and starting over - what’s not to love?? I really enjoyed the other love in the story as well (family, friends, community, puppy
gamz's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
medium-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
mcluster1'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? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
lalala_rich_reads's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
daumari's review against another edition
4.0
This was very cute! I don't read contemporary fiction much, and I've never been to Maine, but I like NPR's Pop Culture Happy Hour and Linda Holmes, so I gave it a whirl. The characters feel real and lived in, and I can't help but hear Andy & Evvie's pop culture reference banter as Linda and Glen chatting (even though Stephen's got more of the lived experience of Andy).
Also everyone (you, readers) should go to therapy, y'all. It's like getting a physical, but sometimes we need to address some old hurts.
Also everyone (you, readers) should go to therapy, y'all. It's like getting a physical, but sometimes we need to address some old hurts.