tctimlin's review
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
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
4.0
Content Warnings
Minor: Cancer, Vomit, Pregnancy, and Grief
sadiereadthat's review
adventurous
inspiring
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
I received a copy of this book in exchange for a review.
This novel is the story of women who must come together, after an old falling out, in order to retrieve a diabetic dog for a third, very sick friend. They must drive this dog across the country, while one is hardly able to drive and the other can't look at a needle without passing out. They must learn how to be together and how to work together to deliver.
I really enjoyed this book. It showed just how complicated friendships can be in adulthood but also how easy it can be to come together in crisis to help a loved one, even when you don't necessarily feel loved. I loved all of the characters, even the ones we don't expect to meet, and they all seem to come together to be one big, strong team.
This novel is the story of women who must come together, after an old falling out, in order to retrieve a diabetic dog for a third, very sick friend. They must drive this dog across the country, while one is hardly able to drive and the other can't look at a needle without passing out. They must learn how to be together and how to work together to deliver.
I really enjoyed this book. It showed just how complicated friendships can be in adulthood but also how easy it can be to come together in crisis to help a loved one, even when you don't necessarily feel loved. I loved all of the characters, even the ones we don't expect to meet, and they all seem to come together to be one big, strong team.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Cancer
Minor: Sexual violence
valdiaz28's review
emotional
funny
reflective
fast-paced
3.0
The good: The story was cute and heartwarming, Sam's voice rings through very nicely and I loved seeing her journey. I also surprisingly adored Summer.
The meh: I wasn't a fan of the central conflict. I get it but I also don't because I'm way too straightforward to let a misunderstanding or any issue with a friend go unmentioned for 20 years. I also felt like the characters 'coded' way younger than they were... it felt like they were in their 20s, not 40s.
The bad: The romantic subplot... the book didn't need it and tbh it felt kinda cheap because so much time is spent (rightly so) on Holy and Sam's friendship.
Overall: A fun read! A good way to pass the time... I did enjoy it after all I read it in less than 12 hours!
The meh: I wasn't a fan of the central conflict. I get it but I also don't because I'm way too straightforward to let a misunderstanding or any issue with a friend go unmentioned for 20 years. I also felt like the characters 'coded' way younger than they were... it felt like they were in their 20s, not 40s.
The bad: The romantic subplot... the book didn't need it and tbh it felt kinda cheap because so much time is spent (rightly so) on Holy and Sam's friendship.
Overall: A fun read! A good way to pass the time... I did enjoy it after all I read it in less than 12 hours!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cancer
carolineva's review
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Cancer
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