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alexiconic'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
i missed what attracted dylan and addie to each other beyond physical attraction and memories of a good summer - and it does not help that their flaws get a bit more screentime than their qualities. but accepting that they are in love and want to be together, i appreciate the exploration of a "right person, wrong time" relationship. dylan and addie were both very young and insecure in their past timeline, and i like how beth o'leary elaborated on that and the influence of their personal struggles on the couple's dynamic.
i personally like that this was not an easy-breezy rom-com and was rougher around the edges, it was just light enough for me.
Graphic: Alcoholism, Bullying, Child abuse, Drug abuse, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Homophobia, Infidelity, Mental illness, Rape, Sexual assault, Toxic relationship, Violence, Vomit, Grief, Stalking, Car accident, Toxic friendship, Alcohol, and Classism
0live_tr33'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
4.5
Graphic: Alcoholism, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Vomit, Grief, and Toxic friendship
instalovewithbooks's review against another edition
Dylan is a "nice guy", his best friend Marcus is a twat, and Addy is a bit more likable but honestly I got sick of her too.
This is probably my least fave of Beth's works which also includes The Switch.
Ah, well, up and over.
Graphic: Emotional abuse and Sexual content
Moderate: Addiction, Alcoholism, and Alcohol
Minor: Vomit
sins97's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Graphic: Alcoholism, Drug abuse, Drug use, Infidelity, Mental illness, Rape, Sexual assault, Vomit, and Sexual harassment
abimyers_reads's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
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The Road Trip follows a group of people travelling to a wedding together after their cars crash. In one car is Addie and Deb who are sisters and Rodney a random person needing a lift and the other car happens to be Dylan Addie's ex and his best friend Marcus.
Duel perspective following Addie's and Dylan's relationship at the beginning and being forced together in a car.
Graphic: Addiction, Toxic friendship, and Alcohol
Moderate: Homophobia, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Vomit, and Stalking
Minor: Car accident
itsbumley's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Graphic: Mental illness, Misogyny, Sexual violence, Toxic relationship, Vomit, Car accident, Gaslighting, Toxic friendship, Sexual harassment, and Injury/Injury detail
avisreadsandreads's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, Toxic friendship, and Alcohol
Moderate: Homophobia, Sexism, Sexual assault, Vomit, Stalking, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Car accident and Pregnancy
owls_rainbow'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
Graphic: Sexual assault and Vomit
Minor: Homophobia
melissa08's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
After reading The Flatshare, I wanted to read more of Beth O’Leary’s books as her writing style is gorgeous, she makes it really easy to read and follow along with the story.
The Road Trip begins with Addie and Dylan making their way to a wedding on the other side of the country with a friend each (plus Rodney), in separate cars. Without spoiling the story, an accident happens and they all end up in the one car in order to make it to the wedding.
The story is told in dual perspective flicking between past and present in order to give you the full story of Addie and Dylan’s relationship. It was a fun read with a couple of heavy hitting topics.
Again, Beth O’ Learys writing was lovely to listen to and there was plenty of laugh out loud moments as these 5 people were squashed into a Mini.
Trope: Second Chance Romance and Forced Proximity
Trigger warnings: Sexual Assault
Moderate: Sexual assault
Minor: Alcoholism, Vomit, Stalking, and Toxic friendship
hootypocket's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Moderate: Rape and Vomit