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mmoonlight's review against another edition
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
It took me only a day to finish reading this novel, and I already know I'll definitely re-read it at some point.
I don't usually go for "enemies to lovers" trope, but this book really worked for me, because it was so much more than just tropes. It's a story of two fragile people who couldn't be more different, people who fight very difficult battles, who, during their personal journeys, end up finding out what they mean to each other. The novel includes a lot of heavy topics, which were listed in the beginning of the book, which I found helpful.
Both Dylan and Jonah were amazing, and even though I have to admit, it took me a long while to warm up to Jonah, I quickly started rooting for both of them. I loved Jonah's friendship with Andre, as well as Dylan's friendship with Hanna. All of Jonah's interactions with his sisters, and with his aunt, gave me an unfair amount of feelings, as did the plotline of Dylan and his brother.
The story was a bit predictable and cheesy at times, and I think there should have been more conversations between certain characters, because the ending felt a little bit too "well, now all of our issues are resolved", but on the other hand, I think that was exactly what I needed, I think. 5 stars from me.
I don't usually go for "enemies to lovers" trope, but this book really worked for me, because it was so much more than just tropes. It's a story of two fragile people who couldn't be more different, people who fight very difficult battles, who, during their personal journeys, end up finding out what they mean to each other. The novel includes a lot of heavy topics, which were listed in the beginning of the book, which I found helpful.
Both Dylan and Jonah were amazing, and even though I have to admit, it took me a long while to warm up to Jonah, I quickly started rooting for both of them. I loved Jonah's friendship with Andre, as well as Dylan's friendship with Hanna. All of Jonah's interactions with his sisters, and with his aunt, gave me an unfair amount of feelings, as did the plotline of Dylan and his brother.
The story was a bit predictable and cheesy at times, and I think there should have been more conversations between certain characters, because the ending felt a little bit too "well, now all of our issues are resolved", but on the other hand, I think that was exactly what I needed, I think. 5 stars from me.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Child abuse, Panic attacks/disorders, Grief, Abandonment, and Alcohol
Moderate: Death, Eating disorder, Mental illness, Violence, and Death of parent
Minor: Physical abuse and Sexual harassment
scjessie's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Panic attacks/disorders and Grief
Moderate: Alcoholism, Child abuse, Death, and Death of parent
Minor: Fire/Fire injury
samchase112's review
emotional
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
All the shining stars for this absolutely beautiful book!!! I could not stop reading, I was so captivated by Jonah and Dylan’s intertwining stories. This book puts them through so much, tackles so many difficult topics, and watching them learn to lean on each other as feelings blossomed was just beautiful. I cannot recommend this queer young adult romance enough — truly superb.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cursing, Violence, Grief, Death of parent, and Alcohol
Moderate: Alcoholism, Death, Sexual content, and Sexual harassment