folded_between_pages_of_books's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Moderate: Drug use, Abandonment, Addiction, Death of parent, Alcohol, and Emotional abuse
Minor: Car accident and Domestic abuse
erins11's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Abandonment, Alcoholism, and Death of parent
Moderate: Toxic relationship
brit7930's review against another edition
- 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
Graphic: Alcoholism and Abandonment
Moderate: Death of parent
Minor: Infidelity
wildflowerleahg's review against another edition
3.25
I feel like every TJR book could be summed up as: Fame isn’t glamorous, men aren’t worth the trouble and Europe is always a good idea.
Honestly, the only reason I wanted to read this was because of the her other novels. I absolutely love the world she has created. It’s so fun to see all these worlds colliding. This book was entertaining but just overall just okay.
Graphic: Alcoholism, Death of parent, and Abandonment
Moderate: Drug abuse and Infidelity
Minor: Car accident
naturally's review against another edition
- 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
5.0
the rivas are a great family. the moments between the siblings were so tender and heartfelt. the ordering of the timeline (interweaving past and present) was fab. it was nice to finally put a face to the name re: nick riva - because he was referenced in the other books in the TJR literary universe.
to me, nina was the stand out character of the book. her arc really spoke to me as an eldest daughter and sister - she had to grow up so fast because of her circumstances; the weight of that was depicted v well.
Graphic: Drug use, Abandonment, Alcoholism, Sexism, and Death of parent
Moderate: Grief, Infidelity, Injury/injury detail, Fire/Fire injury, Sexual content, Cursing, and Violence
Minor: Blood
kyliieamberr's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Pregnancy, Misogyny, Drug abuse, Toxic relationship, Death, Alcoholism, Fire/Fire injury, Death of parent, Drug use, and Abandonment
raelinton's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Graphic: Grief, Toxic relationship, Alcoholism, Addiction, Abandonment, Death of parent, Drug use, Alcohol, and Infidelity
Moderate: Sexual content, Injury/injury detail, Cursing, Violence, Mental illness, Pregnancy, and Car accident
Minor: Abortion and Racism
honeybunchesofoats06's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
Fav quote:
“When there is only you, you do not get to choose which job you want, you do not get to decide you are incapable of anything. There is no room for distaste or weakness. You must do it all. All of the ugliness, the sadness, the things most people can’t stand to even think about, all must live inside of you. You must be capable of everything.”
Graphic: Grief, Addiction, Abandonment, Death of parent, Toxic relationship, Alcoholism, Drug use, Alcohol, Drug abuse, Toxic friendship, Fire/Fire injury, and Sexual content
cozygrovereads's review against another edition
- 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
Graphic: Abandonment, Drug use, Alcohol, Alcoholism, and Death of parent
Moderate: Grief
Minor: Fire/Fire injury and Abortion
karenmsecrest's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Taylor Jenkins Reid knows how to write a strong female lead. This book, like her others, is perfect for tv or a movie. I’ll subscribe immediately to whatever streaming service decides to develop this… the 80’s Malibu costumes and soundtrack alone would be worth it!
Graphic: Alcoholism
Moderate: Death of parent
Minor: Addiction and Abandonment