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108 reviews
3.25
I love that Dr. Berry provides other resources (books, articles, studies, etc) to the readers. I do wish he provided some more details/information/tips on some of the topics and areas, but this book is pretty general. Hopefully some of the resources he provided will help me more with the specifics I am looking for!
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Also “fake relationship” is an annoying trope in contemporary romance because it’s always some petty reason like “let’s make our exes jealous,” but apparently I’m here for a “let’s be in a fake relationship so we have an excuse to be near each other to conspire to save everyone” trope. 😂
“Be wary. Be clever. Be good.”
Graphic: Violence, Blood, Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Sexual content
Minor: Child death, Death, Death of parent, Fire/Fire injury
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75
Moderate: Death, Car accident, Death of parent, Fire/Fire injury
Minor: Cancer, Alcohol
- 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? Yes
3.5
I didn’t hate it, but I kind of hate that I didn’t hate it. 😂
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Incest, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Death of parent
Moderate: Child abuse, Suicide, Grief, Abandonment
Minor: Addiction, Cancer, Pregnancy, Fire/Fire injury, Alcohol, Injury/Injury detail
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Riley stole the show! ❤️
I even was only moderately annoyed every time Gus called
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Medical content
Minor: Death of parent, Alcohol, Sexual harassment
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
I found some of the dialogue in the first one a little cringy and over the top, but thought this one was better and not as over done.
Graphic: Sexual content
Minor: Toxic relationship, Death of parent
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
“Loving someone is like moving into a house. At first you fall in love with all the new things, amazed every morning that all this belongs to you, as if fearing that someone would suddenly come rushing in through the door to explain that a terrible mistake had been made, you weren't actually supposed to live in a wonderful place like this. Then over the years the walls become weathered, the wood splinters here and there, and you start to love that house not so much because of all its perfection, but rather for its imperfections. You get to know all the nooks and crannies. How to avoid getting the key caught in the lock when it's cold outside. Which of the floorboards flex slightly when one steps on them or exactly how to open the wardrobe doors without them creaking. These are the little secrets that make it your home.”
Graphic: Death, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Grief, Suicide attempt
Minor: Ableism, Body shaming, Cancer, Domestic abuse, Fatphobia, Homophobia, Infertility, Miscarriage, Terminal illness, Forced institutionalization, Medical content, Car accident, Pregnancy, Fire/Fire injury
- 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
Did I still enjoy it and will read the next ones? Also yes.
Side note: As someone who recently left a career in a field I loved, but it wasn’t the long-term right fit; that whole aspect of the story resonated with me more than I thought it would. 😬😩 “The only person who needs to feel good about your decision is you Emmy.” ❤️
Graphic: Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual content
Moderate: Blood, Alcohol, Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Alcoholism, Death of parent, Abandonment
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
3.5
3.0
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Sexism, Toxic relationship, Gaslighting
Moderate: Body shaming, Miscarriage, Suicidal thoughts, Forced institutionalization, Abortion, Pregnancy
Minor: Drug use, Alcohol, Pandemic/Epidemic