_geminigenres 's review for:

When Forty Blooms by Jacinta Howard

4.25

emotional hopeful medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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I really enjoyed this. This is a second chance romance that explores the impact of toxic parental relationships on the current relationship or lack thereof. Also enjoyed the therapy scenes. The sex scenes were well written, too! I would've enjoyed more if we had the MMC's POV.

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Emotional abuse