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kassidyreads's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
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
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Suicide and Grief
Minor: Dementia
bailatkins's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
i loved this!! i read it in one sitting and it was so so good.
i was a little thrown off by the quick change in their relationship but it wasn’t anything crazy so i was still able to really enjoy it. at first i thought she was saying she loved him after two days, but then i realized it was just that she was hyperaware of not falling in love, and she was saying she could see it happening with him in the future.
i also think this story is about more than just the romance, which i really appreciated. the way grief is written is done so well (unfortunately because of the author’s experience) and i appreciated how fleshed out the characters were.
. i almost wish we couldve seen what her conversation with her aunt was. but i also think its kind of nice that we didnt, the same way clementine let vera’s letter be private.
i was a little thrown off by the quick change in their relationship but it wasn’t anything crazy so i was still able to really enjoy it. at first i thought she was saying she loved him after two days, but then i realized it was just that she was hyperaware of not falling in love, and she was saying she could see it happening with him in the future.
i also think this story is about more than just the romance, which i really appreciated. the way grief is written is done so well (unfortunately because of the author’s experience) and i appreciated how fleshed out the characters were.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death, Suicide, and Dementia
graciegru's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.25
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death and Suicide
Minor: Dementia and Abandonment
abidavisf's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
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? It's complicated
4.0
The Seven Year Slip is beautiful and heart-wrenching. Its perfect pace is partnered with surprising and devastating twists. It captures the ache of grief and the beauty of it too. It is filled with gratitude and hope, anger and confusion. In all, it is love after tragedy, community in darkness, beauty in the grey.
I did find the time aspect confusing at the beginning. I didn’t realise that it was only inside the apartment that the ‘slip’ occurred, so this brought me out of the story for a little bit but, once I’d figured that out, I was invested wholly.
On a more personal note, The Seven Year Slip allowed me the opportunity to reflect on my own feelings towards myself and life and the people I love. It gave me more reason to keep going. The beauty of literature can never be denied. I can’t say I’m excited, yet, to know who I’ll be in seven years, but I hope I still am.
Also, the Author’s Note was quite possibly the most beautiful Author’s Note I’ve ever read. Truly stunning.
I did find the time aspect confusing at the beginning. I didn’t realise that it was only inside the apartment that the ‘slip’ occurred, so this brought me out of the story for a little bit but, once I’d figured that out, I was invested wholly.
On a more personal note, The Seven Year Slip allowed me the opportunity to reflect on my own feelings towards myself and life and the people I love. It gave me more reason to keep going. The beauty of literature can never be denied. I can’t say I’m excited, yet, to know who I’ll be in seven years, but I hope I still am.
Also, the Author’s Note was quite possibly the most beautiful Author’s Note I’ve ever read. Truly stunning.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death, Suicide, and Grief
Minor: Suicidal thoughts, Medical content, Dementia, and Pregnancy
noodlesny's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief
Moderate: Suicide
Minor: Cursing, Death, Mental illness, Sexual content, Dementia, Death of parent, Fire/Fire injury, and Alcohol
emmahe's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
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
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death and Grief
Moderate: Sexual content and Medical content
Minor: Infidelity, Suicide, Dementia, and Fire/Fire injury
whatbeccareadnext's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
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
4.75
I loved, loved, loved this book. I think Ashley Poston writes really beautiful love stories with just a sprinkling of magic. This story was sweet, funny, sad, charming, and lovely all in equal measure.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief, Pregnancy, and Alcohol
Moderate: Cursing, Sexual content, and Suicide
Minor: Dementia
tays_books's review against another edition
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
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Sexual content, Suicide, Grief, and Alcohol
Moderate: Cursing and Pregnancy
Minor: Dementia
addythebookbat's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
sad
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death and Suicide
Minor: Dementia
theinstabookworm's review against another edition
emotional
inspiring
lighthearted
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
4.0
I went into this book thinking I had enjoyed the author's other book, THE DEAD ROMANTICS, and so I was excited to see what she came up with this time. When I looked back at my review of THE DEAD ROMANTICS, however, that book was actually a middle of the road, three-star read.
I'm glad I hadn't looked at that review before starting this because it may have deterred me from reading. Poston's books are bingeable, and I listened to this in two sittings within a 24-hour period. The characters in this book were so likable, and you will find yourself rooting for them every step of the way. This book is magical and whimsical with themes of family, grief, and friendship woven in. The author's note at the end tied everything together beautifully and made the story feel even more heartfelt. I definitely recommend the audiobook for this one, and I'm interested to see what Poston comes out with next!
I'm glad I hadn't looked at that review before starting this because it may have deterred me from reading. Poston's books are bingeable, and I listened to this in two sittings within a 24-hour period. The characters in this book were so likable, and you will find yourself rooting for them every step of the way. This book is magical and whimsical with themes of family, grief, and friendship woven in. The author's note at the end tied everything together beautifully and made the story feel even more heartfelt. I definitely recommend the audiobook for this one, and I'm interested to see what Poston comes out with next!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death, Suicide, Dementia, and Grief