Reviews tagging 'Grief'

The Things We Leave Unfinished by Rebecca Yarros

31 reviews

julianna_schock's review against another edition

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emotional slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.5

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maditsnotasun's review against another edition

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emotional sad tense slow-paced
  • Strong character development? Yes

3.75

I really don't think this is a 5 star read like everyone else hypes it up to be. While I was hooked with the concept early on and thought this was going to be epic, the middle fell extremely flat. The plot in 1940 seemed drawn out and unrealistically annoying at times. Also, it was super slow. But there were also the swoon-worthy moments. I absolutely hated how every chapter alternated timelines. It made it impossible to invest in any of the characters or enjoy both plots. I wish the author spent more consecutive chapters on each timeline. My rating would've definitely gone up. It's a shame because there was so much potential to feel deep and sad emotions throughout, but it just didn't happen for me. I enjoyed the present timeline a lot more and I wanted more storyline from it instead of so much fluff from 1940. The romance scenes were a good level of steam considering I wasn't really expecting much. The plot twist at the end is crazy. It definitely left me satisfied which was the saving grace for this rating/review thankfully.
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lise_atelier's review

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emotional hopeful reflective sad
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes

5.0

I think about this book all of the time. This story has been a reality for so many. I connected with this story deeply. What a roller coaster of emotion with a twist I didn’t see coming. 🥹🥹
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100_pages_hr's review against another edition

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emotional slow-paced

3.75

This packed a gut punch of an emotional plot twist 
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caraisbusyreading's review against another edition

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adventurous emotional hopeful sad medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No

4.75

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briebliotheque's review against another edition

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emotional hopeful 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? N/A

4.5

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audlittlebookshelf's review against another edition

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emotional hopeful medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.0

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zanazy's review

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emotional hopeful inspiring 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? It's complicated

4.0

This book was soul crushing, empty my tissue box tear-jerking and contains a love story that felt more real than anything else. Jameson and Scarlett’s story was powerful and touched my heart so much. Along with their love story, we also got an amazing story of sisterly love between Scarlett and Constance woven in that was just as poignant as the romantic one. Set during WWII, Scarlett and Jameson fall in love with each other and find joy together. Both loving and getting to feel the once in a generation, lightning in a bottle love that I think everyone looks for, but few find. Their story makes this whole book shine. The added bonus of seeing the love and bond between Scarlett and Constance as two sisters who are nearly inseparable and who both give each their best, weaves through and ultimately shines bright. 

The ending of Scarlett and Jameson’s story was beautifully done, both the real life one, and the one that is written for them. 

Easily a 5 * read except for the second love story that is told. The one between Georgia and Noah pales in comparison, it feels rushed and put in as a filler that is too convenient. Every time I had to read about them I rushed and wanted to get to Scarlett and Jameson. It’s probably bad, but even the story of (BIG SPOILER DONT CLICK UNLESS YOU READ THE HOOK)
Constance and Brian, as briefly mentioned as it was, I think it was better.


To love like what Scarlett found, that’s what I want to find too. 
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melissaslibraryy's review against another edition

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challenging emotional hopeful inspiring reflective sad medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

One of the best books I’ve read this year so far! I’ve laughed, I’ve cried, and literally kicked my feet and giggled at the cute romantic scenes (both past & present timelines) because the book was just that fucking good. If you were looking for a sign to pick it up, THIS IS IT.
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anushka_17's review against another edition

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adventurous challenging dark emotional funny hopeful inspiring mysterious relaxing sad tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? N/A
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.75

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