talknerdybookblog 's review for:

Happy Medium by Sarah Adler

4.5

emotional funny hopeful lighthearted mysterious sad medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Complicated

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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Representation: Lesbian supporting character, sapphic side relationship, supporting character with dementia 

Safety Rating: Safe

• No cheating
• Does have mild OW drama
- a woman whose family owns a honey farm is very interested in the Hero, and the Heroine observes they'd be perfect for each other. But the Hero only has eyes for the Heroine. It's mild though cuz the MCs kinda lean into the OW's crush to help the Hero bring in profit for his farm. E.g., the Heroine knows the OW has a crush, so the Heroine emphasizes how thankful the Hero would be if the OW would see the Hero's product at the markets he can't attend. Nothing happens between the Hero and OW, though. 
• No OM drama
• Does have the MCs pushing each other away
• No separation

Possible Triggers: Yes

• Grief
- Hero's grandmother passed away 
• Traumatic childhood and toxic parental relationship between Heroine and her father (he was a con man and raised her accordingly)
• Hero's grandfather has dementia and is in a home 

Ending:

HEA with Epilogue. Married.