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jeanettesreadingcorner's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Another amazing book by Kasie West. I really enjoyed Autumn and Dax as main characters. It was so fun and interesting to see what they do while stuck in the library! At first I was skeptical of this plot point but I loved it (and Autumn + Dax together) when I actually read it. I wish we’ve could’ve had more scenes from them as an official couple!
Autumn has anxiety and takes medication for it. I immediately connected with her because of this. I felt so seen and heard, which is was really special. I’m so appreciative and happy that Kasie included this type of mental health representation. She wrote it in such a positive and respectful way. Dax’s unstable home life situation was emotional and added depth to the story.
I highly recommend By Your Side and I’m so glad that I picked it up at a used bookstore!
Autumn has anxiety and takes medication for it. I immediately connected with her because of this. I felt so seen and heard, which is was really special. I’m so appreciative and happy that Kasie included this type of mental health representation. She wrote it in such a positive and respectful way. Dax’s unstable home life situation was emotional and added depth to the story.
I highly recommend By Your Side and I’m so glad that I picked it up at a used bookstore!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Car accident, Drug abuse, Injury/Injury detail, Addiction, Drug use, Medical content, Mental illness, Abandonment, and Panic attacks/disorders
Moderate: Kidnapping
emmysforeverbooked's review against another edition
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
I feel like it's time I finally give this book a proper rating and review instead of just giving it 5 stars for nostalgia.
That being said, I do LOVE this book. Sure, it's a little cheesy at times and certain characters *cough cough, Dallin* got on my nerves at some points but overall, I do love this book. It was the first book I ever finished recreationally and because of that, it will always have a special place in my heart.
A little trigger warning though, it talks heavily about having a drug addict parent, parental abandonment, and it does discuss some of the dangers of growing up in certain foster homes. So just be aware of that when you read this. Overall, it's a very mild, very sweet, young teenage romance book! 🫶🏻
That being said, I do LOVE this book. Sure, it's a little cheesy at times and certain characters *cough cough, Dallin* got on my nerves at some points but overall, I do love this book. It was the first book I ever finished recreationally and because of that, it will always have a special place in my heart.
A little trigger warning though, it talks heavily about having a drug addict parent, parental abandonment, and it does discuss some of the dangers of growing up in certain foster homes. So just be aware of that when you read this. Overall, it's a very mild, very sweet, young teenage romance book! 🫶🏻
Content Warnings
Moderate: Drug use, Drug abuse, and Panic attacks/disorders
Minor: Abandonment
sun_meee's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Abandonment, Medical trauma, and Car accident
Minor: Addiction and Bullying
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