sweetsxrrxw's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
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
4.0
the first half of this book was slow and, tbh. it got me into a slump and i spent days without reading anything. however, the second half was great! i finished about 40% of the book in almost one sitting and i truly enjoyed it.
the reason why i am not giving it 5 stars is because some things were kinda annoying. i can understand why the characters didn't do it but the lack of communication was awful (at least they acknowledged it, lmao). and, of course, even if i loved it by the end i don't think i can give a perfect rating to a book that took me so much to finish.
putting that aside, this was a perfect fun book about second chance romances! it was nice to see how the characters evolved, learned from each other and fell back in love. there are some parts which really made me blush, giggle and kick my feet such as but, overall, their acts of service towards each other were super heartwarming <3 it just felt refreshing to see them embrace their ugliness and letting it be a reason to fall harder with each other.
something else i really enjoyed are the side themes of the story. nicholas' struggles of not being capable of cutting off toxic people hit so close home because i am a people pleaser too, lmao. moreover, although im currently studying for a degree, i think it's important for media to talk more about how it is okay to not go to college. i also liked how naomi needed her little cozy family with her friends and co workers, because i am a firm believer of the importance of platonic relationships.
to sum up, even though it took me a while to get into it, i really love how this author wrote about the second chance trope.
the reason why i am not giving it 5 stars is because some things were kinda annoying. i can understand why the characters didn't do it but the lack of communication was awful (at least they acknowledged it, lmao). and, of course, even if i loved it by the end i don't think i can give a perfect rating to a book that took me so much to finish.
putting that aside, this was a perfect fun book about second chance romances! it was nice to see how the characters evolved, learned from each other and fell back in love. there are some parts which really made me blush, giggle and kick my feet such as
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nicholas going back home because naomi missed himsomething else i really enjoyed are the side themes of the story. nicholas' struggles of not being capable of cutting off toxic people hit so close home because i am a people pleaser too, lmao. moreover, although im currently studying for a degree, i think it's important for media to talk more about how it is okay to not go to college. i also liked how naomi needed her little cozy family with her friends and co workers, because i am a firm believer of the importance of platonic relationships.
to sum up, even though it took me a while to get into it, i really love how this author wrote about the second chance trope.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Toxic relationship
Minor: Panic attacks/disorders
town_scar's review
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gaslighting, Body shaming, Fatphobia, and Panic attacks/disorders
Moderate: Mental illness and Infertility
memorable's review against another edition
emotional
funny
slow-paced
Oh this book was somewhat complicated! At first, I couldn’t warm up to both characters; I simply couldn’t understand how someone could treat another person like that.
Once they moved into the new house, I learned to like them both and got an explanation for the way they are. The ending then felt a bit rushed. This book was a rollercoaster for me.
Once they moved into the new house, I learned to like them both and got an explanation for the way they are. The ending then felt a bit rushed. This book was a rollercoaster for me.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Cursing, Toxic relationship, and Panic attacks/disorders
Minor: Body shaming, Sexism, and Sexual content
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