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readwithharley_'s review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Moderate: Drug abuse and Alcohol
Minor: Rape, Sexual assault, Grief, and Pregnancy
lifeofmavsgirl's review
5.0
Graphic: Alcoholism, Death, Emotional abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Toxic relationship, Grief, and Gaslighting
daif'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? Yes
3.75
Moderate: Death, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Toxic relationship, Grief, Religious bigotry, Car accident, and Alcohol
imthatstephanie'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? It's complicated
5.0
Woof. There is a lot to unpack in this story. Grief and loss, generational and family trauma, sexual assault, child abuse, mental health issues, etc. Oliver and Emery are separately struggling with the circumstances in their lives, and as fate (and romance) has it, their paths converge in this beautiful story about learning to listen to and support one another through different struggles. Emery has so much grace and patience, and Oliver needs someone to help him find the light inside himself. Emery needs to feel like she has someone on her side, and Oliver discovers he wants to be that someone. In the process, these two become friends (and more). The way they grow to love and support one another made my heart swell.
There were several times I cried during this book. For as many times as we are given examples of beautiful lasting love, we are shown hate and hurt, and man...I just needed this to all work out. As someone who has a never-ending list of favorite songs, I appreciated the way music played into the storyline. This is a book I will happily recommend!
Happy Reading!
Graphic: Mental illness, Grief, and Abandonment
Moderate: Bullying and Child abuse
Minor: Rape and Sexual assault
faithreadss'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? Yes
3.75
Graphic: Alcoholism, Emotional abuse, and Suicidal thoughts
Moderate: Sexual assault
cait'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
4.0
Minor: Addiction, Alcoholism, Bullying, Child abuse, Cursing, Death, Emotional abuse, Infidelity, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Grief, Religious bigotry, Car accident, Gaslighting, Abandonment, and Alcohol
ellaticonstellation'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? It's complicated
5.0
Graphic: Bullying, Cursing, Death, Domestic abuse, Mental illness, Rape, Self harm, Sexual assault, Suicidal thoughts, Toxic relationship, Violence, Vomit, Car accident, Gaslighting, Abandonment, Alcohol, and Sexual harassment
_avadear_'s review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75
Moderate: Alcoholism, Death, and Emotional abuse
Minor: Rape, Sexual assault, and Abortion
dulcinea'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? Yes
4.75
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, and Abandonment
Moderate: Death, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Religious bigotry, and Car accident
Minor: Infidelity, Grief, and Pregnancy
mandythebooklady'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? Yes
5.0
I loved this book beginning to end. There are some very tough moments that I can’t possibly imagine going through. However, the author handles them in such a beautiful and empowering way.
One thing this book left me with is a need to check in with people.
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Cursing and Sexual assault