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mads_reads_books's review against another edition
emotional
sad
tense
slow-paced
- 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: Ableism, Cancer, Grief, and Death of parent
Minor: Body horror, Gore, and War
lklitup's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Willa is a strong woman— mentally, emotionally, and physically— but can’t seem to find her voice when it comes to expressing what she needs or wants. Ryder is a strong man— mentally, emotionally, and physically— who can’t always voice himself when it comes to his expression. Each experience similar problems at a very base level, but their reasons are vastly different.
I loved this novel for the palpable chemistry between Willa and Ryder. That’s what a contemporary romance is all about! Okay, and also the personal growth of the main characters.
That said, I was pulled out of this novel more often than not for lack of realism. The brother-in-law professor who crosses the boundaries WAY too often? The reconnection between war buddies? The national-team-level soccer player? Some of it seemed too out of touch for me to be woven seamlessly into the parts I loved.
I will continue to read and support Chloe Liese and the Bergman family— though more for the laughs, sex, and H.E.A. than for the connection to reality.
I loved this novel for the palpable chemistry between Willa and Ryder. That’s what a contemporary romance is all about! Okay, and also the personal growth of the main characters.
That said, I was pulled out of this novel more often than not for lack of realism. The brother-in-law professor who crosses the boundaries WAY too often? The reconnection between war buddies? The national-team-level soccer player? Some of it seemed too out of touch for me to be woven seamlessly into the parts I loved.
I will continue to read and support Chloe Liese and the Bergman family— though more for the laughs, sex, and H.E.A. than for the connection to reality.
Graphic: Cancer and Chronic illness
Moderate: Medical content
Minor: Gore and Blood
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