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ckloiland's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Content Warnings
Moderate: Drug use, Medical content, and Alcohol
Minor: Death of parent
meredith_williams_'s review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
fast-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
I picked this book from my Prime Reading November options right before I got on a plane over Thanksgiving Break. It’s the perfect plane read. Quick, funny, and heartwarming. Plus, I’m a sucker for a themed holiday read. The main character is very Lorelei Gilmore coded; a mid-30s romance writer who doesn’t fit in with her posh upper middle class family. She goes home for the thanksgiving holiday for the first time in a decade and ends up running into her ex husband in a ride share. Of course, family drama ensues. While there is room for criticism in the way this author relies on the wealth and privilege of the main character’s family as a tool for solving several of her “problems” in the story, I thought the family relationships in this book were well written. I also liked that it explored the complicated dynamics that come with being an adult in your childhood home. The banter and comedic relief were also fun!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Drug use and Medical content
Minor: Sexual content