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jessica_talbot'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
4.5
Minor: Ableism and Death of parent
wildatheart1339's review against another edition
4.75
Graphic: Chronic illness and Sexual content
Moderate: Ableism and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Bullying, Cursing, Violence, Medical content, Death of parent, Fire/Fire injury, and Alcohol
abby_can_read'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
3.0
While I liked this book, I struggled at times to stay interesting. I found Frankie to be annoying at times because she was "not like the other girls" and the only thing I really remember where Frankie's Hedwig panties.
Graphic: Ableism, Chronic illness, and Sexual content
Moderate: Drug use, Medical content, and Death of parent
Minor: Bullying
amirasarchive'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
love he poured out.
i love this series so much just keeps getting better and better.
Graphic: Chronic illness and Mental illness
Moderate: Ableism
dogoodwithbooks'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
5.0
Graphic: Ableism and Chronic illness
Moderate: Medical content
Minor: Bullying and Death of parent
nicolecurlsuptoread'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
🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️ ½ [4.5/5]
Reread! Originally read in 2021
📌 You’ll dig this if you like
» Grumpy (her) x Sunshine (him)
» Disability & Neurodiversity rep
» Hockey era
» Virgin cinnamon roll MMC
📌 What stood out
» I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again- Chloe Liese is a champion of characters with disabilities. They are always written with sensitivity and dignity. Long live the queen! 👑
» Ren’s dad is an amputee; Ren and his siblings grew up knowing no different for inter-abled coupledom. ❤️
» Frankie uses a cane and isn’t afraid to wield it like a weapon if she needs to. Some see it as a marker of her frailty, but she accepts it for its practical advantage. I totally relate to this as a person who uses a cane. Also, cannabis. Because that sh¡t works! #BabesWithMobilityAids
» This was a re-read; details I didn’t note the first time are expertly woven in to set up the next two books. I highly recommend continuing the series!
📌 Moments
» Ren buys Frankie an accessible top when Maddox ruins hers after spilling a drink! She has many of the same one because the fabric and construction work for her. He gets her from early on!
» Frankie connects with Ren’s sister Ziggy in a way no one else has been able to, and it made my heart sing.
🚫 Triggers: chronic illness/ pain rep, ASD rep, home is robbed (off page), references to a certain wizarding world. Please check warnings.
Graphic: Chronic illness
Moderate: Ableism, Drug use, and Sexual content
rachelshubin's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Like some of the other reviews mention - there’s some Harry Potter references that are the epitome of cringey. Hedwig got a raw deal (IYKYK). I appreciate the author’s note at the beginning that she doesn’t include JKR references anymore - but my god there was no reason to include what she did. The only okay one was Frankie calling her cane “the Elder Wand.” No issues with that but I take issues with the rest.
The writing is mostly good and I am still curious for the other Bergman siblings’ stories. But I definitely wouldn’t read this book again. Honestly, I want to read Viggo’s book next but of course it’s the final book in the series.
Thank you to NetGalley and Berkley for an ARC in exchange for my honest review.
Graphic: Chronic illness
Moderate: Ableism and Death of parent
ankonyx'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
4.75
I really would like to see/read more books about and by physically disabled authors, and I always look for autism rep because there’s a good chance I am and I like seeing that :)
Regardless actual book! Mwah. Love to see it! I love mutual unrequited pining and soft men :)
Characters were wonderfully realistic and their motivations and actions always made sense to me, which is always wonderful !!
All in all, solid 9.5/10 !
Graphic: Ableism and Chronic illness
Moderate: Drug use
thebruce'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
3.75
Graphic: Sexual content and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Ableism and Chronic illness
Minor: Bullying, Cursing, Misogyny, Sexism, Medical content, Death of parent, Pregnancy, and Alcohol
mabellene'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
4.0
Graphic: Ableism and Chronic illness
Moderate: Drug use
Minor: Bullying, Death of parent, and Pregnancy