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mreads03's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- 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? Yes
5.0
It's completely and nuanced. I came for the smut, but forgot to care about it because the story was so phenomenal and i was enraptured (don't worry the smut was still A+++ textbook instructions good). I definitely plan on buying for my own library shelves and I can't wait to read the next in the series.
Content Warnings
Minor: Medical content, Child death, and Abandonment
amavelle's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
reflective
relaxing
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
Content Warnings
Moderate: Child death
smutfortwo's review
emotional
sad
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
I absolutely adored this novel. Athena is someone who thrives on new and different challenges and when her world comes crashing down decides to stay put out of spite because she also can't afford to go anywhere else. She is so personable and lovely and builds this community around herself, but she also deals with some really heavy mental health issues. Matthew is the type of caregiver that gives everything to other people and completely depletes themselves. He’s also a bit uptight at the start but Athena starts pranking and trolling him (he doesn't get it at first) and when he finally gets it, starts giving a little back. They really develop a teasing, playful friendship that becomes an actual friendship and I really love how their characters evolve and grow.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Mental illness, Grief, and Child death
mangoseaquest's review
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
5.0
Content Warnings
Minor: Child death
libellumartinae's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
tense
fast-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
3.75
This book probably contains some of the better dynamics I have ever read this entire year in a romance; it had an healthy communication between the two main characters and I do feel like the due point view did help us have a lot of insight on them and their thought, and although the mmc hadn't been the best at the beginning actually seeing his reasoning did help with not thinking him an utter tool and fool.
I still think that what I found this book lacking was a good procession of the plot, as the writing wasn't my favorite style and especially it left some dead periods in the book that had me a bit annoyed and bored to read through; it also fell into the trap of the 'all too cheesy and sappy' at times, which I think it's more a preference of mine than a true flaw of the book.
Overall, one of the best-plotted and represented romances I have read so far, this year and I'll definitely recommend it plus read other book of this author because she got me hooked.
(also bonus point: the fmc is curvy and the way that the author never made it central to the story - as it should be - was such a breath of fresh air, ugh!)
I still think that what I found this book lacking was a good procession of the plot, as the writing wasn't my favorite style and especially it left some dead periods in the book that had me a bit annoyed and bored to read through; it also fell into the trap of the 'all too cheesy and sappy' at times, which I think it's more a preference of mine than a true flaw of the book.
Overall, one of the best-plotted and represented romances I have read so far, this year and I'll definitely recommend it plus read other book of this author because she got me hooked.
(also bonus point: the fmc is curvy and the way that the author never made it central to the story - as it should be - was such a breath of fresh air, ugh!)
Content Warnings
Graphic: Mental illness
Moderate: Toxic friendship, Toxic relationship, Medical trauma, and Suicidal thoughts
Minor: Medical content and Child death
jen_nej's review
3.25
Some heavy topics mixed with some absolute nonsense (non-derogatory) - definitely check the content warnings first!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Mental illness
Moderate: Suicidal thoughts and Child death
mafiaprincess19's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
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? It's complicated
5.0
I didn't think I'd love an Olivia Dade book more than I loved All the Feels but here we are. Such an emotionally, wonderfully, brilliant read. The way Dade deals with depression, showing raw uncut emotions and thoughts, but intersperses it with literally laugh out loud moments!! An instant favourite. I laughed, cried, squealed in excitement, all in the span of 380, pages and boy was it all worth it. Can't recommend it enough!!
Content Warnings
Minor: Child death
kitwhelan's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
I really enjoyed this sweet story about empowering a woman with depression (and, let’s be real, undiagnosed ADHD). It was steamy and emotional in all the right places.
What I didn’t like was the third act relationship problems.It was so disappointing that we had to hear Matthew give in to his brother AGAIN. It’s would’ve been nice if he could’ve done work on himself while Athena was working on her issues, so when the time inevitably came for Johnny to petulantly demand Athena back like a toy, Mathew could have stood up to him then & there. Matthew needs therapy just as much as Athena!
That being said, it was a nice portrayal of loving & living through depression.
What I didn’t like was the third act relationship problems.
That being said, it was a nice portrayal of loving & living through depression.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death and Mental illness
Moderate: Suicidal thoughts
b_png's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
slow-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? It's complicated
4.25
The character development really shines bright in what the characters say and their actions. Both mains are lovable in their own way and make the best of their situation. I love that the leading lady has such a relatable story to people trying to find their way through life, and I appreciate her rough patch in the book being so realistic. Our leading man was written so flawlessly that by the end of it, I was rooting for both of them to heal and find love within each other and themselves.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Grief
Minor: Child death