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thewildbookcase's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Moderate: Addiction, Alcoholism, Domestic abuse, Medical trauma, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Death of parent
savvyrosereads'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
4.5
Nadia and Griffin shared a kiss two years ago—before they knew she was the sister of his best friend, and fourteen years his junior. Unfortunately, two years later they’re forced together again, and they can’t seem to get each other out of their systems…
I really enjoyed this series, though at the end of the day Chestnut Springs will probably always be the one that holds my heart. This was a great conclusion and I especially loved the bonus epilogues. The story itself was a bit more character driven than the prior ones, which isn’t always my favorite for romances, but I still really enjoyed it!
Nadia and Griffin were great characters and while I’m not always a fan of age gap romances I liked the way this one was done. Their relationship was so poignant and beautiful and healing, and those grand gestures????? Be still my heart.
CW: Alcoholism, mentions of domestic abuse and child abuse
Graphic: Alcoholism and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Child abuse and Domestic abuse
carla20'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
3.0
Graphic: Sexual content
Minor: Domestic abuse, Gun violence, Physical abuse, and Injury/Injury detail
abidavisf'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
4.0
I went into A False Start thinking no characters could beat Mira and Stefan but Nadia and Griffin sure did put up a fight. This story broke my heart and healed my heart. Was I ridiculously frustrated in places because how dare anyone tell a young woman what is or isn’t right for her? Absolutely. Did I completely understand why this tale had to take the paths it did? Absolutely.
My only criticism is that I think the book could have been a bit more concise, but, then again, I’d also happily read about these two forever soooo… who am I?
Moderate: Addiction, Alcoholism, Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Animal cruelty, Gun violence, Misogyny, Self harm, Medical content, Death of parent, Pregnancy, Gaslighting, and Sexual harassment
sydney_marie13's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
Moderate: Alcoholism, Gun violence, Toxic relationship, Violence, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail
apolen's review against another edition
5.0
Graphic: Child abuse, Cursing, Domestic abuse, Sexism, and Sexual content
Moderate: Addiction, Alcoholism, and Alcohol
Minor: Infidelity, Death of parent, Abandonment, and Injury/Injury detail
sami_leigh'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
4.5
I think I’m some cases, age is just a way to measure the number of years you spent without the person meant for you.
Graphic: Alcoholism, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, and Sexual content
Moderate: Toxic relationship and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Animal cruelty, Death of parent, and Pregnancy