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Only Love Can Hurt Like This by Paige Toon

books_w_bex's review against another edition

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3.0

3.5 definitely a slow burn. 2/3 thru was the inflection point and plot twist. Pretty unique story.

taylorjadexo's review against another edition

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5.0

Oh don’t mind me, I’m just casually holding back tears at the fact I will have to wait until April 2024 for Paige Toons next release…

mariahcecelia's review against another edition

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challenging emotional hopeful sad slow-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

courtneyilnicki's review against another edition

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medium-paced

4.0

stleal24's review against another edition

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emotional funny hopeful lighthearted 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

3.5

lewislover's review against another edition

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emotional hopeful inspiring sad 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? No

5.0

I adored this love story. I am quickly becoming a Paige Toon fan!

jamieveritt's review against another edition

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emotional hopeful sad 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? No

5.0

jennstrub's review against another edition

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challenging emotional reflective sad 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

3.5

i had just finished paige’s new book “seven summers” when i decided to jump into this one. it had been on my tbr for over a year and when i looooved seven summers I decided to keep on theme with more of paige’s work. the plot of this one really intrigued me. from reading the back alone i kept wondering what the big secret anders was keeping. i wondered this for the majority of the book until the bomb finally dropped and my jaw was on the floor. however, over halfway through i considered putting the book down and not finishing it because no crazy “love” story had happened yet. as i understood it wasn’t a romance persay, i still expected something more that would keep me reading. nonetheless i persevered and was not disappointed, but because of the lull in the middle i’m only giving it 3.5 stars. paige’s writing is amazing nonetheless and i look forward to reading and enjoying more of her work! 

ccassidy98's review against another edition

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hopeful sad medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.0


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painandpages's review against another edition

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emotional funny hopeful sad medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.5