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luna_lovelace's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
I couldn't put this book down! If you're looking for a slow burn romance novel than look no further. It was so beautifully written that I really grew to love the main characters. I was surprised how the author had Aaron fall for her so hard before Catalina even knew what hit her, or at least did not want to admit there was real chemistry between them. Their love story was well paced, I didn't feel like it was being stretched out and thought the timing always felt right when it came to their relationship developing.
There's also another book about her best friend, I can't wait to read it!
There's also another book about her best friend, I can't wait to read it!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Chronic illness, Cursing, Sexual content, Grief, and Death of parent
Minor: Bullying and Pregnancy
melist6's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
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? It's complicated
4.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Bullying and Sexism
Minor: Cancer, Grief, and Death of parent
bri__'s review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
2.5
The only good thing about this book for me was Aaron Blackford. Catalina bothered me sometimes, especially in the beginning when her hatred seemed so unnecessary. I feel like this book could have been shortened by atleast 100 pages and it would have had the same affect. The chapters should not be over 20 pages long, it was so hard to motivate myself to keep going because of it. The book was pretty cute but definitely dragged in the beginning and I was just excited to finish it so I could read a different book.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cursing, Eating disorder, Misogyny, Sexism, Sexual content, Grief, and Death of parent
fkshg8465's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
I was ready to hate my book and took my eyes start to finish. I had tried to read this book once before, but I’d DNFd it the first time. But it kept coming back to me from one must read list to another, so I gave it another chance. So glad I did. Aaron is the perfect man in so many ways. Despite my desire to hate the book, I kept finding myself charmed. I even laughed hard at few times. And OMG, the first sex scene in the book - I was fully present and there for it and for quite a while afterward. That was an unexpected and delicious surprise. But then, after that, I started liking him less. It was almost like he was a different character - less attuned, less perfect. He got crass, insensitive, patronizing, closed off, and needy. Carolina went from a smart and respectable hero to root for, to needy and simpering. But they eventually became two characters I could like and respect by the end of the story and my disappointment was lifted. For all these reasons, the book started out a 2, climbed to a 4, and landed as a 3.5, and I’ve rounded up to a 4.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying, Cancer, Misogyny, Sexism, Toxic relationship, Xenophobia, Grief, Death of parent, and Sexual harassment
theespressoedition's review against another edition
2.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying, Cursing, Sexism, and Sexual content
Moderate: Cancer and Grief
sarahflanders's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Cancer, Emotional abuse, Grief, Death of parent, and Alcohol
m_r3ads's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Misogyny, Sexism, and Sexual content
Moderate: Death of parent
Minor: Grief
gondorgirl's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Cursing, Misogyny, and Alcohol
Minor: Cancer, Grief, and Death of parent
brookey8888's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
I really enjoyed this! I always love a good fake dating story(even though it was like 5 chapters). I really liked Lina was a character I felt like she was so strong and sweet. Her family was so cute. I loved Aaron. I thought he was the sweetest honestly. The reason this isn’t a full five star is because during the dialogue it wasn’t that well written at times. It was always you are, we are( never you’re, we’ll). So that would always take me out of the story. Other than that I liked everything else.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying, Misogyny, Sexism, Sexual content, Grief, Death of parent, and Gaslighting
vvayl's review against another edition
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
Is a good book…but just that
If I erase the first chapters of my mind, maybe it’s a 4 ⭐️
~A review in Spanish for the buddy read
50% del libro es Innecesariamente largo pero en cuanto se llega a la parte de la boda mejora mucho.
Pero para ser el primer libro de la autora está bien, lo disfrute.
Catalina llega a ser algo molesta y eso casi me hace botar el libro (si lo había botado) pero Aarón es un gran protagonista, lo ame (y a Rosie).
Algo decepcionada de que pasara todo un drama con un evento que tenían que planear todo para reducirlo a “día uno sin ti” definitivamente la última parte pasó muy rápida
If I erase the first chapters of my mind, maybe it’s a 4 ⭐️
~A review in Spanish for the buddy read
50% del libro es Innecesariamente largo pero en cuanto se llega a la parte de la boda mejora mucho.
Pero para ser el primer libro de la autora está bien, lo disfrute.
Catalina llega a ser algo molesta y eso casi me hace botar el libro (si lo había botado) pero Aarón es un gran protagonista, lo ame (y a Rosie).
Content Warnings
Moderate: Misogyny, Sexism, and Sexual content
Minor: Cancer, Grief, and Death of parent