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3.79 AVERAGE
3.79 AVERAGE
I love Mhairi McFarlane's writing style. She is so clever and funny, I've enjoyed every book I've read from her. This one was probably the least romance-centric book. There is a bit of a romantic sub-plot, but the vast majority of the book is Harriet dealing with the fallout from her last relationship, and some baggage from her past that resurfaces. I really liked the emphasis on female friendships in this book, as well as just general female-solidarity.
Overall, another great book by Mhairi McFarlane!
Overall, another great book by Mhairi McFarlane!
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
fast-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
challenging
emotional
inspiring
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
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
A somewhat heavy plot but well done. Also I was gasping at the edge of my seat at the end there. Oh the romance and the swoon of it all. I’m giggling and kicking my feet.
hopeful
reflective
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
emotional
tense
slow-paced
Loveable characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Ugh. I did NOT like this book, but 1 star reviews should be reserved for DNFs. I was already too far into this book to abandon it once I realized how badly I hated this book. As many others have stated it is not a romance. It’s is a book about victimhood and taking your power back. And if that sounds empowering, then please note that it is highly Implausible the way she regained her power
I did not care for the FMC. I feel like the author must have received feedback early in the editing stages because all my complaints are voiced by her frenemy in the back half of the book.
I did not care for the FMC. I feel like the author must have received feedback early in the editing stages because all my complaints are voiced by her frenemy in the back half of the book.
emotional
funny
hopeful
reflective
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:
Yes
emotional
hopeful
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
dark
emotional
funny
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I don't know how to rate this one. I can't tell if I'm just picking the wrong books this year, or if I'm being an overly critical salty little gremlin.
This book is marketed as a romance, and it's really not. The romance is a subplot at best, and it's not very well done (underdeveloped and rushed).
This is mostly a story about dealing with the aftermath of toxic relationships, and female friendship. And there was the wholeboth my parents died from cancer thing (not really a spoiler, that's revealed within the first chapter or two), which was an unpleasant surprise. My fault for not checking the content warnings. Anyway, those are all important topics, but not what I was expecting or in the mood for.
If you want a romance, I wouldn't recommend this. It leans heavily into contemporary and is more "women's lit" than anything (quotes because I don't like that descriptor, but don't know a better alternative).
This book is marketed as a romance, and it's really not. The romance is a subplot at best, and it's not very well done (underdeveloped and rushed).
This is mostly a story about dealing with the aftermath of toxic relationships, and female friendship. And there was the whole
If you want a romance, I wouldn't recommend this. It leans heavily into contemporary and is more "women's lit" than anything (quotes because I don't like that descriptor, but don't know a better alternative).
Content Warnings
Graphic: Toxic relationship
Moderate: Grief, Death of parent, Gaslighting, Alcohol
Minor: Cancer, Sexual content, Toxic friendship