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A review by genny
Seven Days in June by Tia Williams
emotional
funny
hopeful
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
Damn, I'm on a roll with the romance picks. This was funny, sexy, emotional, everything! I went berserk highlighting my copy and I actually laughed out loud. I even enjoyed the ~spice~ and wanted more (gasp!). However, I would advise to check the trigger warnings because this delves into a lot of trauma.
Shane and Eva felt like whole human beings, both in their past and present depictions. Their lost, broken teenage selves were so strikingly different from their mostly-well-functioning adult selves and yet I instantly believed in the development. Incredible chemistry between them. I really like how the third act was handled - I was scared the conflict would be unnecessary and end up ruining the book, but it led to a great ending, hopeful and realistic. I haven't read a lot of romance, but I can safely say this is my favorite!
Shane and Eva felt like whole human beings, both in their past and present depictions. Their lost, broken teenage selves were so strikingly different from their mostly-well-functioning adult selves and yet I instantly believed in the development. Incredible chemistry between them. I really like how the third act was handled - I was scared the conflict would be unnecessary and end up ruining the book, but it led to a great ending, hopeful and realistic. I haven't read a lot of romance, but I can safely say this is my favorite!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Addiction, Medical content, Self harm, Alcohol, Alcoholism, Chronic illness, Drug abuse, Drug use, and Sexual content
Moderate: Sexual harassment, Grief, and Sexual assault
Minor: Gun violence, Child death, Death, and Forced institutionalization