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warlocksarecool21's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
Definitely read for the exploration of trauma, grief and healing but the relationship isn’t stereotypically fluffy like you’d expect. I might pick up any sequels if they follow the other characters because some of them were really interesting and hopefully I’ll like them more.
Moderate: Addiction, Alcoholism, Child abuse, Chronic illness, Death, Mental illness, Toxic relationship, and Grief
Minor: Cursing, Sexual content, Death of parent, and Abandonment
kylieqrada'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? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Alcoholism, Domestic abuse, and Emotional abuse
Moderate: Child abuse, Death, and Grief
Minor: Chronic illness, Misogyny, and Sexual content
bakunzi1990's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Minor: Alcoholism, Chronic illness, Domestic abuse, and Emotional abuse
emily_mh's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
So, this book has already utterly nailed what it set out to do. Yet on top of all that, it had so much unexpected depth. Miriam and Noelle are both working through some really difficult and traumatic experiences. The fact that they grew as individuals, not only together, brought so much to this book and made it more than a Christmassy romance, but without in any way reducing the lighthearted, relaxing, Chrissmasy and romantic atmosphere. I also loved the show of womanhood! Women and their bonds with one another are front and centre. It reminded me of all the good stuff women point out about being a woman under that TikTok sound "How I love being a woman!" There was just so much softness and devotion, but in no way did it ignore the difficult parts of relationships.
So it's safe to say that I loved this book to its core! I am absolutely stoked this is going to be a series and I will be able to see other characters' love stories!
Graphic: Domestic abuse
Moderate: Addiction, Alcoholism, Child abuse, Cursing, Death, Emotional abuse, Grief, and Gaslighting
Minor: Ableism, Biphobia, Chronic illness, Drug use, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Racism, Sexual content, Slavery, Blood, Vomit, Antisemitism, Medical content, Death of parent, Fire/Fire injury, Alcohol, Sexual harassment, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism
Moderate: loss of a loved one, family estrangement, financial abuse Minor: self-injury, divorce, climate change