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craftysnailtail's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
I think maybe I just wasn't in the right headspace for this book. It screams summer romance novel, so maybe I would've enjoyed it more if I had read it at another time.
Instead, I was mostly annoyed by the characters and their inability to communicate until the very end. Henry's style of writing is flowery and often felt over the top for me- like a Hallmark movie. Almost nothing about the plot felt believable and everyone's emotions were dialed up to 11 even when it made no sense for things to be so dramatic. And I understand why so many people would love that! I guess I was hoping for something more realistic.
It felt like the book dragged out at a slow pace. They also did not fill the enemies to lovers trope, in my opinion. Nora had some relatable traits, but in general I could not connect with her. I liked how intense and a tad grumpy Charlie was, but that wasn't enough to hold my interest.
Overall, I might try another novel of hers next summer when I'm looking for easy, brain candy type books. It just wasn't what I was in the mood for, I suppose!
Graphic: Panic attacks/disorders
Moderate: Grief and Death of parent
Minor: Pregnancy, Vomit, and Medical content
lifeasmrssmith's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Cursing, Panic attacks/disorders, Terminal illness, Sexual content, Medical content, and Death of parent
allisonlantagne'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
5.0
Graphic: Death of parent and Grief
Moderate: Alcohol
Minor: Medical content
laheath'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
5.0
Moderate: Sexual content, Pregnancy, Panic attacks/disorders, Grief, and Death of parent
Minor: Medical content, Cursing, Alcohol, and Drug use
withlivjones'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? No
4.25
Graphic: Grief, Medical content, and Pregnancy
Moderate: Death of parent and Sexual content
tsodeur'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
4.75
Another lovely escapist novel by Emily Henry. I’ll never not read her stories. The laughs, the tears, the witty and flirty banter between characters. It is everything I want and need from novels.
Moderate: Medical content, Pregnancy, and Death of parent
Minor: Body shaming, Medical content, Medical trauma, and Grief
leannanecdote'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? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Medical content, Death of parent, Pregnancy, Abandonment, and Grief
culzean'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
3.75
Graphic: Death of parent, Sexual content, Grief, Panic attacks/disorders, Pregnancy, and Medical content
annacs's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Death of parent
Minor: Medical content, Bullying, and Miscarriage
robyn_vennard's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Death of parent, Grief, Cursing, and Pregnancy
Moderate: Alcohol, Panic attacks/disorders, and Medical content
Minor: Sexual harassment, Vomit, and Suicidal thoughts