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withlivjones's review against another edition
emotional
lighthearted
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- 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
This book has a very slow start, but I’m very glad I stuck with it. I love the dry, casual narration style, there’s something very Fleabag-esque about it. All the characters are very well-written, particularly Hera, who is a very fun protagonist to read about, and Hera’s dad, who is trying his best and is just so precious. The ending is absolutely fantastic.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal death, Infidelity, and Grief
Moderate: Toxic relationship and Pandemic/Epidemic
nialiversuch's review against another edition
emotional
funny
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Infidelity and Toxic relationship
Moderate: Sexual content, Grief, Abandonment, and Alcohol
Minor: Cursing and Pregnancy
oceanescence's review against another edition
challenging
dark
medium-paced
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
Content Warnings
Moderate: Suicidal thoughts and Grief
onion's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
funny
reflective
sad
fast-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
Content Warnings
Graphic: Infidelity, Self harm, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Grief, Abandonment, and Alcohol
Moderate: Animal death, Sexism, and Pandemic/Epidemic
Minor: Body shaming, Pregnancy, and Lesbophobia
gracesullentrup's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
funny
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Reading from Hera's perspective is like spending time with your best friend and enjoying a day together and then suddenly realizing they are the most insightful, funny, and exciting person you've ever met. The Hera's tangents were so fun to follow, I loved her savviness and quips. I loved this story, I felt enveloped from the beginning. Toward the end there was a touch of fourth-wall breaking that didn't feel totally explained, but I could easily see Hera writing this novel in a journal to process. Gray writes it herself: this book is perfect for the "young, smart-mouthed, female, reasonably big-titted". Reminded me a lot of Dolly Alderton's wittiness and Emily Henry's emotionally resonate characters. I cannot wait to read more of what Madeline Gray writes.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Infidelity and Toxic relationship
Moderate: Animal death, Fatphobia, Grief, and Pandemic/Epidemic
Minor: Biphobia and Infertility
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