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beautifulpaxielreads's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
It has sharp (at times razor-sharp) writing, believable character development, snarky dialogue, and nicely paced. It also provides real insight into
The best character development award goes to our MC, Saoirse (pronounced Seer-sha, as she makes clear right at the beginning). Her distinctly sarcastic narrative voice engages you immediately, even as you think, this girl has issues (well, that's what I thought, anyway).
The plot is well-paced, and it is in some ways I could see where it was going,
I also really appreciated how everything
Overall, this was a really well-written, feel-good tale with a knockout MC.
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Terminal illness, Dementia, and Grief
Moderate: Misogyny, Sexism, and Alcohol
Minor: Ableism, Cursing, Sexual content, Blood, Medical content, and Lesbophobia
MC Saoirse's mother haslolajh'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
3.25
I just want to say that I am ANGRY. This book right up until literally the last chapter was an absolute five-star read. I hated the ending and feel so underwhelmed.
Now, onto what I liked. So, Saoirse, let me tell you I loved to hate her. Why? Because she’s ME. She is the most relatable character I’ve ever read the perspective of. Her life and character all has such human reason it feels like she really is real. Flawed characters are the best <3
And I FUCKING LOVED RUBY (among other characters like Oliver and Beth and not really Saoirse’s dad) She is a lovable little ball of sunshine that in some parts maybe deserved more than Saoirse and shouldn’t have forgiven her so many times, but that’s okay.
I don’t have much else to say. Maybe if the ending was different I’d be able to appreciate the parts of this book that I loved so much, but I really feel like I can’t. I’m going to be resorting to ao3’s alternate endings to this book immediately to fill the void in my heart that I now have because of that ending.
Graphic: Chronic illness and Dementia
Moderate: Ableism, Misogyny, Sexism, Violence, and Fire/Fire injury
Minor: Homophobia, Sexual content, and Lesbophobia
a_win_in_clear_rain's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Dementia
Moderate: Cursing and Sexual content
Minor: Misogyny, Sexism, Pregnancy, Lesbophobia, and Classism
saeruh's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.75
Graphic: Terminal illness and Dementia
Moderate: Misogyny and Lesbophobia
Minor: Panic attacks/disorders and Pregnancy
memorable's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
I loved the romance, but I also loved the deep topic of early dementia, which from the blurb I was not expecting at all! I liked all the romcom references and it’s now going to be my goal to watch all the movies from the list!
Graphic: Dementia
Minor: Misogyny and Sexism
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