youremyboychew's review against another edition
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death of parent, Miscarriage, and Child death
carriewnettles's review against another edition
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Suicidal thoughts and Child death
Moderate: Death
Minor: Death of parent
nursestern'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? Yes
5.0
This is a beautifully written story about forgiveness and finding yourself again. The characters are relatable and deep, the spice level is certainly there. I enjoyed this story from start to finish.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death of parent, Death, and Miscarriage
Moderate: Mental illness and Suicidal thoughts
stephs_cozycorner's review against another edition
5.0
Omg this book was so good! I can confidently say it will be in all my top read lists for the year and it’s landed on my forever shelf!!
This book had it all. A unique second chance love, of finding yourself amidst tragedy and filled with raw emotions and a realness to the characters that you felt fully immersed in the story. And ooooh the spice. Talk about chemistry. 🌶️🔥
I’m not usually a fan of the divorced trope, but let me tell you, this book blew me away and did this trope justice. I loved the dual POV between our two MC’s Josiah and Yasmen. And all the supporting characters were just as endearing and rounded out the story!
And can I point out how gorgeous this cover is. 🧡💛
This is the first in the series and I’m excited to read more.
Don’t hesitate and grab this book. You won’t regret it!
⚠️ There are some heavy topics so please make note of my trigger warnings:
Loss of a child. Miscarriage. Grief. Divorce. Depression. Suicidal thoughts. Death of a parent.
This book had it all. A unique second chance love, of finding yourself amidst tragedy and filled with raw emotions and a realness to the characters that you felt fully immersed in the story. And ooooh the spice. Talk about chemistry. 🌶️🔥
I’m not usually a fan of the divorced trope, but let me tell you, this book blew me away and did this trope justice. I loved the dual POV between our two MC’s Josiah and Yasmen. And all the supporting characters were just as endearing and rounded out the story!
And can I point out how gorgeous this cover is. 🧡💛
This is the first in the series and I’m excited to read more.
Don’t hesitate and grab this book. You won’t regret it!
⚠️ There are some heavy topics so please make note of my trigger warnings:
Loss of a child. Miscarriage. Grief. Divorce. Depression. Suicidal thoughts. Death of a parent.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief, Suicidal thoughts, Child death, Death of parent, and Miscarriage
gabichatslit's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
- 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
Where does the love go?? Nowhere. The love stays.
My first Kennedy Ryan read and I am forever changed. This is my favorite read of the year. This book was amazing. It was emotional and sad and funny and loving and real and raw. Yas and Josiah, and all their friends and family felt so real. And I absolutely love them and reading their love story. I have never giggled and blushed and kicked my feet and screamed and cried as much as I did reading this book. I don’t remember the last time I read a 300+ book in one day. Like any free moment I had, I was picking this book up. I’m about to go listen to the audiobook while I cook breakfast rn just because I’m not ready to leave these characters and Skyland. I’m so excited for Sol’s story, March can’t come quick enough lol and I’m glad I preordered my copy the other day (before I had even started the book mind you lol)
Ryan is easily one of my favorite authors. She has this way with words that I can’t even put into words. It’s just beautiful and tender and I’m just so glad I picked this book up. I’ll have more thoughts later. But yeah, my number 1 of 2023 for sure.
My first Kennedy Ryan read and I am forever changed. This is my favorite read of the year. This book was amazing. It was emotional and sad and funny and loving and real and raw. Yas and Josiah, and all their friends and family felt so real. And I absolutely love them and reading their love story. I have never giggled and blushed and kicked my feet and screamed and cried as much as I did reading this book. I don’t remember the last time I read a 300+ book in one day. Like any free moment I had, I was picking this book up. I’m about to go listen to the audiobook while I cook breakfast rn just because I’m not ready to leave these characters and Skyland. I’m so excited for Sol’s story, March can’t come quick enough lol and I’m glad I preordered my copy the other day (before I had even started the book mind you lol)
Ryan is easily one of my favorite authors. She has this way with words that I can’t even put into words. It’s just beautiful and tender and I’m just so glad I picked this book up. I’ll have more thoughts later. But yeah, my number 1 of 2023 for sure.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Child death, Cursing, Death, Death of parent, Grief, Medical trauma, Mental illness, Miscarriage, Pregnancy, Sexual content, and Suicidal thoughts
jikuuu08's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
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
4.25
each and every individual character had their own voice, their own story.
the dialogue of every character was so distinct and though the topics varied through heavy and emotional situations, the lightness and fun sprinkled into the story was delightful.
the narritive comes full circle and in the end is so heartwarming and satisfying.
i learned that love is not how inherently good it is, but it is more how you can fight through the bad and find your way back to eachother when times are tough.
the dialogue of every character was so distinct and though the topics varied through heavy and emotional situations, the lightness and fun sprinkled into the story was delightful.
the narritive comes full circle and in the end is so heartwarming and satisfying.
i learned that love is not how inherently good it is, but it is more how you can fight through the bad and find your way back to eachother when times are tough.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Self harm, Car accident, Pregnancy, Racial slurs, Cursing, Death of parent, Grief, Death, Miscarriage, and Suicidal thoughts
sleepybunnyreading's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
reflective
sad
tense
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
4.25
“Here’s to sex that cracks our backs, adventures that snatch our edges and friends that stick like you glue”
This book had me in all the feels, honestly it was such a pleasant experience. Although daunting because of its size I truly did love the characters and dynamics and troubles within this book. I could truly find myself relating and understanding Yasmins struggles throughout the book as well was gaming a new level of understanding with the dual POV.
This book had me in all the feels, honestly it was such a pleasant experience. Although daunting because of its size I truly did love the characters and dynamics and troubles within this book. I could truly find myself relating and understanding Yasmins struggles throughout the book as well was gaming a new level of understanding with the dual POV.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Suicidal thoughts, Grief, Miscarriage, Panic attacks/disorders, Mental illness, Death, Child death, Injury/Injury detail, Suicide attempt, Pregnancy, and Death of parent
Moderate: Suicidal thoughts
Minor: Car accident
nreale's review
emotional
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death of parent, Death, and Child death
jenno's review against another edition
emotional
funny
sad
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
4.25
Really good. Laughed and cried.
The topics in this are hard though, bringing up death in the family, stillbirth and depression among other topics that might trigger readers so do look that up.
I really enjoyed it, but it did take a long time to get to the steamy bits.
Can't wait for the other <i>Skyline</i> novels to come out and to read more of Kennedy Ryan.
The topics in this are hard though, bringing up death in the family, stillbirth and depression among other topics that might trigger readers so do look that up.
I really enjoyed it, but it did take a long time to get to the steamy bits.
Can't wait for the other <i>Skyline</i> novels to come out and to read more of Kennedy Ryan.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death
Moderate: Death of parent and Grief
Minor: Death
fatsss's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
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
4.0
This was such a good book omg. I loved the plot, how the author approached and dealt with the struggles of the characters, how regardless of the crux of the book being the relationship between Yasmen and Josiah, the importance of female friendship was still emphasised and I like the way the author incorporated therapy into the book.
I also love how the writing carries you along and there’s barely ever a dull moment.
I know this is a Kennedy Ryan book which means it’s going to be spicy but I wasn’t prepared for the way sexual tension and references were constantly interwoven into the narration. The number of times Josiah talked about Yasmen’s breasts or her ‘unique essence’ or Yasmen spoke about his ‘male essence’ or about her ass it’s like okay thank you we get it lmao.
But yeah, good book, good character development, Black characters >>>, we love to see it.
I also love how the writing carries you along and there’s barely ever a dull moment.
I know this is a Kennedy Ryan book which means it’s going to be spicy but I wasn’t prepared for the way sexual tension and references were constantly interwoven into the narration. The number of times Josiah talked about Yasmen’s breasts or her ‘unique essence’ or Yasmen spoke about his ‘male essence’ or about her ass it’s like okay thank you we get it lmao.
But yeah, good book, good character development, Black characters >>>, we love to see it.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief
Moderate: Child death and Death of parent