missjeann's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Grief, Mass/school shootings, Injury/Injury detail, and Death
Moderate: Injury/Injury detail, Gun violence, Panic attacks/disorders, and Abandonment
Minor: Death of parent and Toxic relationship
readwithria's review against another edition
- 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
I have yet to be disappointed by a Katherine Center book! This is my third book by her, and they’ve been consistently excellent. I think now that I have a grasp on how her balance of romance to non-romance, I have a decent idea of what to expect from her books. This book was exactly what I wanted it to be! It was funny, but sincere. It dealt with real-world issues in a way that felt approachable and authentic to the characters. Did I guess all of Duncan’s secrets? Yes. But this isn’t a mystery novel, so I have no problem with that.
I will say that I started with the audiobook, but enjoyed it a lot more once I switched to the physical book. I’m not sure if it was just me getting used to the voice of Sam, or that I didn’t vibe with the narrator, but I preferred the physical book.
The characters were great, the story was interesting, and the pacing kept me reading. 4 stars.
Moderate: Medical trauma, Injury/Injury detail, Grief, Medical content, Panic attacks/disorders, and Mass/school shootings
Minor: Bullying, Death of parent, Cursing, and Gun violence
rosanna17's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Minor: Child death, Cursing, Panic attacks/disorders, and Mass/school shootings
booknerdxo88's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Moderate: Death of parent, Grief, Panic attacks/disorders, and Mass/school shootings
amorales107's review against another edition
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
4.0
Graphic: Death, Mass/school shootings, Mental illness, and Grief
Moderate: Abandonment
Minor: Panic attacks/disorders and Suicide attempt
thrillofthepage's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Moderate: Medical content, Grief, Panic attacks/disorders, Gun violence, and Mass/school shootings
Minor: Death, Death of parent, and Suicide attempt
sleeson's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
Minor: Abandonment, Death of parent, Mass/school shootings, and Panic attacks/disorders
thelovelylibrarylady's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Panic attacks/disorders and Death
Moderate: Gun violence
florencia's review against another edition
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.5
She has an unrequited crush on her coworker? She quits her job, and leaves town and her life behind.
The same guy moves to where she lives now? She HAS to quit and move away from a life she loves.
None of it made sense. Also the backstory for the emotional conflict was not built up enough that I bought the final conflict.
In the end, I read it in one sitting but it left a lot to be desired.
Moderate: Grief
Minor: Death, Panic attacks/disorders, and Mass/school shootings