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tiredfangirl's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
I beg you not to go into this book expecting a romance. Please read this book expecting a really raw and yet somehow lighthearted look at grief.
This book definitely won’t be a 5 star for everyone, but I related so much to the way Robin related to and coped with her grief. I can’t give a book that made me ugly cry like this anything less.
This book definitely won’t be a 5 star for everyone, but I related so much to the way Robin related to and coped with her grief. I can’t give a book that made me ugly cry like this anything less.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcoholism, Cancer, and Grief
Moderate: Death of parent
sparklingpynk's review
I really liked the idea of this book and think that for those who have experienced the loss of a spouse, this might be a great read. I do get the similarities of P.S. I Love You, with Gabe signing Robin up for Babbl and having an email sent a year after his death. So overall I felt like there is a great understanding of grief in this one but ultimately I REALLY disliked Robin. Her lack of self awareness with the relationships around her really irked me. I made it 73% into this book and just can't care enough to know where Robin's journey is headed.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cancer, Death, Grief, and Death of parent
moonworld3's review
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
3.0
this needed less telling and more showing. i don’t leave this book feeling like i understand the deep nature of any of these relationships, but i do think the author accurately portrayed grief. solid palate cleanser after “a court of mist and fury” !
Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief
Moderate: Alcoholism and Cancer
anns_book_chronicles's review against another edition
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cancer and Grief
Moderate: Alcoholism
ems_rxlibrary's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death and Grief
Moderate: Alcoholism and Cancer
Minor: Car accident
marywahlmeierbracciano's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
In a small town near Minnesota’s Twin Cities, Robin is a very young widow at thirty-three. A year after her husband’s death by cancer, she receives a postdated email from him stating that he’s made her a dating app profile. Struggling with grief but willing to try, Robin dives into the murky waters of online dating with guidance from her late husband’s best friend. Between bad dates and a possible match, Robin watches her favorite horror movies at home alone. But when she starts to say yes to life’s invitations again, she makes some beautiful discoveries. Anyone in need of a fresh start is sure to be inspired by this lovely book.
I was particularly touched by the references to Robin’s late husband being a gamer, and having that not be portrayed negatively.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief
Moderate: Alcoholism, Cancer, Death, Terminal illness, and Medical content
Minor: Car accident and Death of parent