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himpersonal's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
The story unraveled at a good pace and the romance developed organically. It was perfect. So often, romances are rushed to get to the sex scenes, or they are sappy and unappealing. This one was well done. Also really liked the relationship between Justin and his sister.
Book was effective at gathering all the trauma that took place before the characters were even introduced and helping them work through their personal tragedies, bringing them to closure, and helping them move beyond the healing.
Graphic: Ableism, Addiction, Body horror, Body shaming, Chronic illness, Drug abuse, Drug use, Infertility, Physical abuse, Suicidal thoughts, Violence, Kidnapping, Grief, Outing, Gaslighting, Abandonment, Sexual harassment, Dysphoria, and Pandemic/Epidemic
wildatheart1339's review against another edition
3.75
Graphic: Panic attacks/disorders and Grief
Moderate: Addiction, Deadnaming, Drug abuse, Sexual content, Alcohol, War, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism
Minor: Child abuse, Cursing, Death, Gun violence, Infertility, Blood, Kidnapping, and Death of parent
gogglor'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? It's complicated
5.0
Graphic: Addiction, Drug abuse, Panic attacks/disorders, Kidnapping, and Grief
Moderate: Deadnaming, Infertility, Vomit, Suicide attempt, War, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Alcoholism, Child abuse, and Suicidal thoughts
The FMC being trans is handled with phenomenal aplomb, but from the nature of the story there is some non-cruelly-intended deadnaming. There’s a CW at the start of the book that discusses it. MMC does react with hurt when he finds out FMC is his trans former friend, but it’s to do with the lack of trust, not with her living as a woman. MMC has war-induced PTSD and has a flashback in the story. All in all there is a LOT of recovering from trauma and grief in this book, but it ends happily and everything seems to be handled well. I know it’s a lot of trigger warnings but I think it’s still a worthwhile read even if some of your triggers are listed.persychan'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
I was giggling and reciting various dialogues aloud, so yeah, I really liked it.
Is it a realistic story about a trans woman in the Regency era? No, but no modern Regency romance is even trying to be historical so yeah, I'm here for the dramatic declaration and the longing and this book has both.
And a couple of unexpected (but well-written and meaningful for the plot) sexy moments towards the end.
Graphic: Addiction and War
Moderate: Body shaming, Infertility, Sexism, and Suicidal thoughts
Minor: Child abuse and Deadnaming
kylarenea_'s review against another edition
- 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
5.0
Graphic: Ableism, Addiction, Alcoholism, Deadnaming, Death, Drug abuse, Drug use, Gun violence, Infertility, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexism, Sexual content, Suicidal thoughts, Violence, Blood, Vomit, Kidnapping, Grief, Toxic friendship, Alcohol, Dysphoria, War, and Classism
strange_little_ranger'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? It's complicated
4.0
Minor: Ableism, Addiction, Child abuse, Deadnaming, Death, Drug abuse, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Gun violence, Infertility, Mental illness, Sexism, Sexual content, Suicidal thoughts, Transphobia, Violence, Blood, Vomit, Kidnapping, Grief, Alcohol, Dysphoria, War, and Injury/Injury detail
kelisabeth's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Graphic: Ableism, Addiction, Alcoholism, Biphobia, Bullying, Child abuse, Cursing, Deadnaming, Drug abuse, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Gun violence, Homophobia, Infertility, Mental illness, Misogyny, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Self harm, Sexism, Sexual content, Suicidal thoughts, Transphobia, Violence, Vomit, Kidnapping, Grief, Suicide attempt, Lesbophobia, Alcohol, Dysphoria, War, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism
mandaraffe'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
4.0
Graphic: Addiction, Drug use, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual content, Grief, and Toxic friendship
Moderate: Ableism, Bullying, Child abuse, Violence, Kidnapping, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Lesbophobia, Dysphoria, War, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Adult/minor relationship, Deadnaming, Gun violence, Infertility, Transphobia, Medical content, Medical trauma, Death of parent, and War
ashlikes's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Graphic: Ableism, Addiction, Alcoholism, Drug abuse, Drug use, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual content, Grief, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Body shaming, Bullying, Child abuse, Deadnaming, Emotional abuse, Gun violence, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Sexism, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Violence, Blood, Vomit, Kidnapping, Lesbophobia, Abandonment, and War
Minor: Adult/minor relationship, Death, Infertility, Transphobia, Death of parent, Murder, and Fire/Fire injury
thefatpaperback's review against another edition
5.0
Graphic: Ableism, Alcoholism, Deadnaming, Death, Drug abuse, Gun violence, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual content, Suicidal thoughts, Kidnapping, Grief, and Medical trauma
Moderate: Infertility, Violence, and War
Minor: Child abuse, Misogyny, Transphobia, Death of parent, and Classism