texashippie's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
lighthearted
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
Minor: Eating disorder, Death, Ableism, Grief, Toxic relationship, Mental illness, and Blood
alysereadsbooks's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
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
4.25
Really enjoyed this audiobook. Love the voice actor from other works and this was no exception. Might be one of my favorites of the year. Heartfelt but also wholesome
Content Warnings
Graphic: Chronic illness, Dementia, Grief, and Medical trauma
Moderate: Ableism
lex_is_bookish's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
fast-paced
- 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
Content Warnings
Graphic: Injury/Injury detail, Medical content, and Dementia
Moderate: Sexual content
Minor: Vomit and Ableism
questingnotcoasting's review against another edition
emotional
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
I'd heard great things about this because Julia Whelan is an audiobook narrator, like the main character. The audiobook was definitely the best way to experience this, because Whelan narrates it and I got the impression she had written characters which would be fun to perform. Unfortunately I didn't love the story as much as I wanted to because I just never felt very invested in the romance. It was an easy listen but there were a lot of subplots, some of which didn't really hold my interest. However I did enjoy Whelan's writing and the commentary on romance novel tropes.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Dementia
Moderate: Ableism and Injury/Injury detail
rickireadss's review against another edition
3.0
there were parts i liked and parts i didn’t like. it was an average read for me and i honestly don’t feel like dissecting all that i disliked in a review. if you like emily henry’s writing, you may like this?? idk, it’s more of contemporary fiction with a romance subplot but there were just too many subplots going on for me.
disability rep: missing eye, facial trauma
⚠️: injury/injury detail, infidelity (not mc), dementia, death, ableism, suicide attempt, addiction
Content Warnings
Graphic: Injury/Injury detail and Dementia
Moderate: Infidelity and Ableism
Minor: Addiction, Death, and Suicide attempt
cayleybp's review against another edition
emotional
funny
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
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Dementia
Moderate: Ableism
cjsamuel's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
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? No
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Abandonment, Death of parent, Injury/Injury detail, Ableism, and Mental illness
sarahamuller1's review against another edition
emotional
funny
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
4.0
Am I low-key in love with Julia Whelan’s Irishman’s voice? Absolutely.
I’m so glad I listened to this book instead of just read it. The dialogue is it’s strongest aspect with excellent humor, realistic conversations/arguments, and banter. Lots of banter.
I enjoyed these characters and this unique story.
I’m so glad I listened to this book instead of just read it. The dialogue is it’s strongest aspect with excellent humor, realistic conversations/arguments, and banter. Lots of banter.
I enjoyed these characters and this unique story.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Dementia
Moderate: Ableism
Minor: Death and Racism
teeclecticreads's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
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
Ugh I loved every bit of it! Julia is such an amazing story teller. Her voicing of the different characters was so good and I found myself historically laughing and also feeling sad and heartbroken throughout the whole novel. It had all the tropes but not in a cheesy way. So good!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Dementia and Ableism
faduma's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
sad
slow-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
Content Warnings
Moderate: Emotional abuse, Body shaming, Sexual content, Ableism, Mental illness, and Chronic illness