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analenegrace's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
fast-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
3.5
I accidentally read the third in this series first and felt a little lost the whole time, so it was nice to make some of the characters (and Martin) make a bit more sense.
While this one was cute and sweet, it felt so rushed timeline-wise, and I wished it had been spread out more.
Ben's relationship with religion was interesting, and that last sermon was beautifully written.
While this one was cute and sweet, it felt so rushed timeline-wise, and I wished it had been spread out more.
Ben's relationship with religion was interesting, and that last sermon was beautifully written.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Minor: Adult/minor relationship, Pedophilia, Sexual violence, Terminal illness, Death of parent, and War
emily_mh's review against another edition
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
medium-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 was such a delight to read. I was genuinely looking forward to picking this book back up every time I put it down. It was just so wholesome and bucolic, and full of love - romantic, platonic and familial. Ben and Phillip were simply perfect for each other and it was a joy to watch them fall in love. The resolution to their story felt so fitting.
There were a couple of reasons I didn't rate this book more highly. I felt that it needed a touch more plot and more of the family element - with those two things, I think it would have truly blown me away. Regardless, I really enjoyed this read and cannot wait to pick up the second instalment in the series.
There were a couple of reasons I didn't rate this book more highly. I felt that it needed a touch more plot and more of the family element - with those two things, I think it would have truly blown me away. Regardless, I really enjoyed this read and cannot wait to pick up the second instalment in the series.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Ableism, Chronic illness, Death, Homophobia, Pedophilia, Rape, Terminal illness, Grief, Death of parent, and Abandonment
Minor: Alcoholism, Child abuse, Cursing, Drug use, Mental illness, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Sexism, Suicide, Forced institutionalization, Blood, Excrement, Medical content, Religious bigotry, Medical trauma, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail