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courtofbooksanddogs's review
emotional
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
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
5.0
“For all the unspoken words, it took only two to put us back together.”
Those Two Words by Ronnie Matthews 🧩🌲🤍
A few months ago an Amazon package showed up at my door with this book. I checked my orders and sure enough, I’d bought this book a few days prior and had no recollection 😂 Best. Accidental. Purchase. EVER.
I spent last night and this morning getting cozy with this story and let me tell ya - so. should. YOU.
If I had to pick one song to describe this book it would be This Love by Taylor Swift. Basic, I know, but read the book and you’ll get it! Johanna and Patrick are childhood besties to lovers who get a second chance at their love story after 6 years apart 🥹
The author not only captures their love beautifully, but Ronnie does an amazing job capturing the reality of grief, trauma, and panic attacks. I found myself feeling like I was in the room with the characters watching everything unfold. Such talent!
Those Two Words is also a gazillion peppers level of spicy, but can be skipped over if that’s not your thing. 🌶️
Those Two Words by Ronnie Matthews 🧩🌲🤍
A few months ago an Amazon package showed up at my door with this book. I checked my orders and sure enough, I’d bought this book a few days prior and had no recollection 😂 Best. Accidental. Purchase. EVER.
I spent last night and this morning getting cozy with this story and let me tell ya - so. should. YOU.
If I had to pick one song to describe this book it would be This Love by Taylor Swift. Basic, I know, but read the book and you’ll get it! Johanna and Patrick are childhood besties to lovers who get a second chance at their love story after 6 years apart 🥹
The author not only captures their love beautifully, but Ronnie does an amazing job capturing the reality of grief, trauma, and panic attacks. I found myself feeling like I was in the room with the characters watching everything unfold. Such talent!
Those Two Words is also a gazillion peppers level of spicy, but can be skipped over if that’s not your thing. 🌶️
Content Warnings
Graphic: Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual content, Grief, and Death of parent
3readingcircus's review
emotional
hopeful
sad
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Writing was stilted, especially early on. Got okay throughout. Some scenes were heavier than the author’s CW let on…
Content Warnings
Graphic: Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual content, Grief, and Death of parent
Minor: Pregnancy
Author’s CWS on website - Sudden death of parent (off-page), discussion of Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) and depression, discussion of panic attacks, one on-page panic attack. Sexually explicit scenes including: spanking, public sex, praise.just_one_more_chapter_x's review
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
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
5.0
REVIEW POST - Book 54 of 2024
Those Two Words by Ronnie Mathews
When I joined Bookstagram in November last year, Ronnie's page was one of the very first pages I followed. I actually followed her other page, back on my personal page and she probably doesn't know, but she is the sole reason I now have my own bookstsgram page after conniving me to 'do the thing' and that it really wasn't that scary to start my own booksta page.
I am so bloody proud of this girl! This book screams ap much louder than a debut book. What the hell did you put in these pages?
Firstly, the prologue has to be one of the most adorable things I've ever read. Ever. Pair that with the first song on the playlist for this book and try to tell me you aren't grinning like the Cheshire Cat.
My unhinged thoughts on every ounce of angst and tension between Patrick and Johanna have gone straight into Ronnie's inbox in the last few days and I am so happy I got to be part of her street team and read this ARC.
The story takes you through so many emotions, written so beautifully, in a way that makes you feel like you're right there with the characters.
Lottie is possible the coolest kid to exist. I feel like she needs to be partnered up with Luke Eaton as those two would be a humour match made in heaven!
Can we take a moment to appreciate Quinn please? Not only does she own the bakery (my soulmate!) But she is right by Jo's side at the exact moment she needs it. We all need a Quinn!
Patrick is a gorgeous girl dad, with a mouth of sin and and heart of gold. And Johanna reminds us what we all need to know, that it really is okay to say we're not okay.
I know in my heart who book 2 belongs to and I am so ready for it. But honestly, Pat and Jo will stay with me for a long time. They join the hall of fame for me, just like you do Ronnie. Take your place love, you've earned it! 👑
PS, the fact that he calls her love. I call EVERYONE love! 😍
Those Two Words by Ronnie Mathews
When I joined Bookstagram in November last year, Ronnie's page was one of the very first pages I followed. I actually followed her other page, back on my personal page and she probably doesn't know, but she is the sole reason I now have my own bookstsgram page after conniving me to 'do the thing' and that it really wasn't that scary to start my own booksta page.
I am so bloody proud of this girl! This book screams ap much louder than a debut book. What the hell did you put in these pages?
Firstly, the prologue has to be one of the most adorable things I've ever read. Ever. Pair that with the first song on the playlist for this book and try to tell me you aren't grinning like the Cheshire Cat.
My unhinged thoughts on every ounce of angst and tension between Patrick and Johanna have gone straight into Ronnie's inbox in the last few days and I am so happy I got to be part of her street team and read this ARC.
The story takes you through so many emotions, written so beautifully, in a way that makes you feel like you're right there with the characters.
Lottie is possible the coolest kid to exist. I feel like she needs to be partnered up with Luke Eaton as those two would be a humour match made in heaven!
Can we take a moment to appreciate Quinn please? Not only does she own the bakery (my soulmate!) But she is right by Jo's side at the exact moment she needs it. We all need a Quinn!
Patrick is a gorgeous girl dad, with a mouth of sin and and heart of gold. And Johanna reminds us what we all need to know, that it really is okay to say we're not okay.
I know in my heart who book 2 belongs to and I am so ready for it. But honestly, Pat and Jo will stay with me for a long time. They join the hall of fame for me, just like you do Ronnie. Take your place love, you've earned it! 👑
PS, the fact that he calls her love. I call EVERYONE love! 😍
Content Warnings
Graphic: Mental illness and Grief