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landawn's review against another edition
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75
The audiobook narrator ruined it for me tbh
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Alcohol, Abandonment, and Death of parent
Minor: Alcoholism
kb33's review against another edition
emotional
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Loveable characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
I liked the book. I didn’t like Jasmine, because even as just a friend she was kind of shitty and seemed to take advantage of Rahul a lot. In the whole book I can’t remember them doing something that he considered fun, everything was for her. I do love that she realized her issues were holding her back and hurting others, and she went to therapy! 🎉 So few characters go to therapy for issues they can’t solve on their own, and I love that this author embraced that solution.
This easily loses half a star for putting the epilogue under what is essentially a spam paywall. You have to provide and verify your email, and check a box to agree to receive “marketing emails.” Such crap.
This easily loses half a star for putting the epilogue under what is essentially a spam paywall. You have to provide and verify your email, and check a box to agree to receive “marketing emails.” Such crap.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content, Panic attacks/disorders, Cursing, Alcohol, and Grief
Moderate: Abandonment, Alcoholism, and Blood
Minor: Death of parent
livreads16's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
hopeful
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
4.25
Very cute friends to lovers story!! The character development was so so good. Love how we got to see both Rahul and Jasmine grow and finally get to a place where they could be together. Love how Rahul is so understanding and patient with her because he knows she has a hard time getting close to people. Talia Hibbert is such a great writer some of the lines in this book are just absolute poetry omg. Only criticism i have is that I think the jumping time was a little confusing.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content, Alcohol, Abandonment, Grief, and Death of parent
Moderate: Alcoholism
selfbybee's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
This is honestly more like a 3.5 for me I am a Talia Hibbert stan and I really enjoy the messiness and humanity in her characters. They often portray some of the best and worst traits of us all and I love that but something about Jasmine just rubbed me the wrong way and it was hard for me to to connect with her emotional redemption.
Not sure if she’s showing me the worst in me and that’s why 😂 but idk she’s not doing it for me.
Not sure if she’s showing me the worst in me and that’s why 😂 but idk she’s not doing it for me.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Panic attacks/disorders, Alcoholism, and Grief
Moderate: Death of parent
flannelflannel1's review against another edition
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
friends to lovers ✅
Poc/poc Interracial romance ✅
Despicably hot 🌶 scenes ✅ (but this might be influenced by the narrator of the audiobook ☺️)
Content Warnings
Minor: Alcoholism and Death of parent
claracavanaugh's review against another edition
emotional
fast-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: Alcoholism and Death of parent
megloveswords12's review against another edition
dark
emotional
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
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcoholism and Sexual content
Moderate: Death of parent
arthur_ant18's review against another edition
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcoholism, Sexual content, and Panic attacks/disorders
Moderate: Death of parent
Minor: Blood
katiemack's review against another edition
emotional
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
Of all the Talia Hibbert books I've read, this one might be my least favorite. I'm not a huge fan of folks who are flighty and/or can't commit, so Jasmine was not a compelling heroine--and Rahul pined for her way more than I could stomach. I do, however, appreciate how Hibbert acknowledges that both behaviors aren't healthy, and the chemistry between the two of them is excellent (this book is STEAMY!).
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Death of parent
Minor: Alcoholism
maaikereadsbooks's review against another edition
emotional
lighthearted
fast-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
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Abandonment, Alcoholism, Cursing, Death of parent, and Panic attacks/disorders