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itsnidh's review
1.5
Wtf
For that cover and that title, this book was so traumatic??? Traumatic to read, traumatic in plot and just wtf. The "couple" of the book have a total of four interactions, one where he's running her off his property and one where he's kissing her and declaring his undying love for her. Get off it.
For that cover and that title, this book was so traumatic??? Traumatic to read, traumatic in plot and just wtf. The "couple" of the book have a total of four interactions, one where he's running her off his property and one where he's kissing her and declaring his undying love for her. Get off it.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcoholism, Cancer, Death, Domestic abuse, Eating disorder, Emotional abuse, Fatphobia, Mental illness, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Suicide, Terminal illness, Toxic relationship, Death of parent, Pregnancy, Fire/Fire injury, Outing, Toxic friendship, Sexual harassment, and Classism
julesg's review
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
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
4.75
"Because You Loved Me" isn't exactly a romance novel. Yes, there is a romance plot part, but it doesn't really take hold until the last third of the book. It's more the story of a woman finding herself, making strong friendships and recognising her own strengths. It is a wonderful novel and quite challenging at times.
I liked the main character Marion, who flees to Sherwood Forest after her boyfriend proposed to her. She wants to find out what she can about her father, who died when she was a child. All she has is an envelope and lots of questions. She finds friendship, self-confidence, a job she likes, and she might even find her Happily Ever After.
I liked the main character Marion, who flees to Sherwood Forest after her boyfriend proposed to her. She wants to find out what she can about her father, who died when she was a child. All she has is an envelope and lots of questions. She finds friendship, self-confidence, a job she likes, and she might even find her Happily Ever After.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death of parent and Abandonment
Moderate: Cancer, Rape, Sexual assault, and Murder
Minor: Medical content
voluntary mutism