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relin's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
I will be coming back to reread this book, the animals came alive, and I was super invested in the characters!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Injury/Injury detail, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, and Sexual content
Moderate: Abandonment, Ableism, and Grief
Minor: Bullying and Death of parent
tiggerreads's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
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
4.0
This was so soft and sweet to read. This was really enjoyable. I liked how Simon was portrayed and how he discussed his anxiety to others. I liked how Jack accepted Simon as he is and wasn't looking to fix him. I liked how their relationship didn't fix their mental issues, but it did make them look at things differently and be open to other options. The animal pack seemed neverending. Way too many for me, but I see how Jack sort of acquired them all. I liked how the animals weren't introduced than ignored, but they also didn't take over the story either.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Mental illness and Panic attacks/disorders
Minor: Death of parent
meganpbennett's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Children's book illustrator Jack has all the cats and all the dogs, and he enjoys walking them. He's also recovering from learning that his former best friend and business partner isn't as good a friend as he thought. Everything's fine until he breaks his leg walking his pack and needs someone to walk the dogs. Enter Simon, someone who is much better behind a computer than in person, who loves and adores dogs, but can't have one because his grandmother is allergic and he lives with her. It's not exactly love at first sight.
But, this is a romance novel, so despite everything, Jack gets better and Simon decides that he can't live without the pack.
Edit, Feb 2022: I re-read this book, and while I still liked it, it wasn't as good as I'd remembered. The scenes with Simon where he's having issues with his disability were extremely difficult to read, and several of the sex scenes veered in the direction of something that I find really squicky.
But, this is a romance novel, so despite everything, Jack gets better and Simon decides that he can't live without the pack.
Edit, Feb 2022: I re-read this book, and while I still liked it, it wasn't as good as I'd remembered. The scenes with Simon where he's having issues with his disability were extremely difficult to read, and several of the sex scenes veered in the direction of something that I find really squicky.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content, Vomit, Ableism, Mental illness, and Panic attacks/disorders
Moderate: Death of parent and Injury/Injury detail
ariknox05's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Mental illness and Panic attacks/disorders
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