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megwoman25's review against another edition
4.0
MM Romance
4 Stars ⭐️
Audiobook Narrators: Teddy Hamilton and Tim Paige
⭐️The narration of this book was fantastic and I have no complaints. 5 Stars ⭐️
I haven’t been in the mood to write long reviews unless the book gives me a reason to rant so this will be shorter than usual. I liked this book and absolutely adored Deacon and Julian but I had some issues with it that made me unable to rate it 5 stars. While I tried to have no expectations, this is one of those beloved MM romances that people rave about and from what I heard I just thought I’d feel more than I did. This has an angsty tone because of the subject matter but besides loving the couple, I didn’t feel much sadness until the second to last chapter. That chapter had me crying my eyes out, all 2 minutes and 9 seconds of it
4 Stars ⭐️
Audiobook Narrators: Teddy Hamilton and Tim Paige
⭐️The narration of this book was fantastic and I have no complaints. 5 Stars ⭐️
I haven’t been in the mood to write long reviews unless the book gives me a reason to rant so this will be shorter than usual. I liked this book and absolutely adored Deacon and Julian but I had some issues with it that made me unable to rate it 5 stars. While I tried to have no expectations, this is one of those beloved MM romances that people rave about and from what I heard I just thought I’d feel more than I did. This has an angsty tone because of the subject matter but besides loving the couple, I didn’t feel much sadness until the second to last chapter. That chapter had me crying my eyes out, all 2 minutes and 9 seconds of it
georgina_mugale's review
challenging
emotional
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
madelinelikes2read's review against another edition
4.0
Hmmmm… I would say this is really like 3.75 buuuut I’m rounding up. Overall I really enjoyed it, the only reason it’s not a full 4 stars is bc of me. I’m in a high angst, slow burn kinda mood —-which this book totally meet the criteria— but at the 60% mark they were basically together and I could have stood for it to be stretched out a bit longer.
hemmel_mol's review against another edition
3.0
I am not sure I have read the same novel as other reviewers. I did not see heartbreak, no drama, nor instalove. It was just another lovestory, drama provided by family, and lacking the compulsory trouble in paradise.
All the characters were wonderfull and I loved reading this book, but I like to feel some emotion while reading.
All the characters were wonderfull and I loved reading this book, but I like to feel some emotion while reading.
kristinab1985's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
sad
medium-paced
- 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
5.0
lupi_reads's review
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
mvickersauthor's review against another edition
5.0
HOLY MOLY!! I'm blown away by Without You by Marley Valentine. This book was emotional and overwhelming in a good way. I am floored and still trying to pick up the pieces of my heart. But the end...perfect.
Deacon and Julian are perfectly imperfect, but there is even more to this than that. They are both suffering, and in their blackness, they find each other. These characters will win your hearts, and you will keep turning the page to see what happens next. I do warn you to have a blanket, a cup of tea (or something stronger), and a box of tissues with you when you read this book. I absolutely loved it, the characters, and the plot. And you will too! 5 stars and I recommend you one-click this one today!
Deacon and Julian are perfectly imperfect, but there is even more to this than that. They are both suffering, and in their blackness, they find each other. These characters will win your hearts, and you will keep turning the page to see what happens next. I do warn you to have a blanket, a cup of tea (or something stronger), and a box of tissues with you when you read this book. I absolutely loved it, the characters, and the plot. And you will too! 5 stars and I recommend you one-click this one today!
ashleys_aside's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0