r3ader'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
4.75
I had no idea what deep subjects are in this book, but I was positively surprised.
In the beginning I was kinda annoyed by Tiffy, but learning with her about her past and her changing makes you look on the beginning differently.
Over all, while I am not a total fan of the writing in Leon's parts, I really enjoyed this book and finished it quickly, because you can hardly stop reading!
Graphic: Domestic abuse, Gaslighting, Stalking, Toxic relationship, and Emotional abuse
Moderate: Panic attacks/disorders and Sexual content
Minor: Confinement, Fatphobia, Sexual harassment, Sexual violence, Violence, Homophobia, Alcohol, Body shaming, and Physical abuse
elevatorbooks'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? No
5.0
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Domestic abuse, Stalking, and Physical abuse
theirgracegrace's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Spoiler
gaslighting and abuse by JustinGraphic: Sexual assault, Medical content, Confinement, Sexual harassment, Abandonment, Alcoholism, Cursing, Sexual content, Alcohol, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual violence, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, Infidelity, Bullying, and Toxic relationship
Moderate: Racism, Body shaming, Cancer, Fatphobia, Hate crime, Xenophobia, Physical abuse, Police brutality, and Violence
Minor: Death, Misogyny, Toxic friendship, Sexism, Child death, and Dementia
rubyrosereads_'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
5.0
Switching between perspectives, we see Leon’s story as a night shift palliative care nurse mirrored against Tiff’s story as an editor at a publishing house, newly single and still getting over a break up.
Tiff has such a great support network which is a great example of quality over quantity when it comes to friendships.
This was a lighthearted read while also touching on some more serious issues. Through Tiff’s story we see an abusive relationship, showing how harmful manipulation and gaslighting can be. Tiff’s friends Gerty and Mo put it best that they couldn’t have forcibly removed her from her toxic situation, she had to come to the realisation herself. I loved Leon’s supportive approach, he is such a great guy.
Graphic: Physical abuse, Gaslighting, Emotional abuse, and Toxic relationship
lizziechapstik's review against another edition
3.5
Graphic: Emotional abuse and Gaslighting
Moderate: Gaslighting and Physical abuse
claracavanaugh'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
4.5
Moderate: Emotional abuse
Minor: Physical abuse and Death
victoria25's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Graphic: Stalking, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Violence, Toxic relationship, Physical abuse, and Misogyny
ava_a'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
4.5
Graphic: Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, and Physical abuse
garynoplastie's review against another edition
4.5
Graphic: Violence, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, and Terminal illness
Moderate: Physical abuse, Stalking, and Medical content
doodeedoda's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Stalking, and Toxic relationship
Moderate: Domestic abuse, Gaslighting, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual content, and Stalking
Minor: Alcohol, Cancer, Cursing, Medical content, Physical abuse, Racism, and Terminal illness
The abusive relationship triggers center around the female main character's previous relationship and not the book's main romance.