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readwithharley_'s review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Moderate: Drug abuse and Alcohol
Minor: Rape, Sexual assault, Grief, and Pregnancy
greylandreviews's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
Graphic: Death, Emotional abuse, Toxic relationship, Grief, and Alcohol
Moderate: Rape and Gaslighting
Minor: Eating disorder, Sexual content, and Suicidal thoughts
chelseamayxxx'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? No
5.0
Graphic: Alcoholism, Bullying, Child death, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Rape, Grief, Car accident, and Alcohol
amichelle515's review against another edition
- 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
Graphic: Death, Emotional abuse, and Grief
Moderate: Alcoholism
lifeofmavsgirl's review against another edition
5.0
Graphic: Alcoholism, Death, Emotional abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Toxic relationship, Grief, and Gaslighting
chloelj27's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Alcoholism, Death, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Toxic relationship, Grief, Car accident, Abandonment, and Alcohol
Moderate: Bullying, Cursing, Sexual content, and Pregnancy
daif'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
3.75
Moderate: Death, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Toxic relationship, Grief, Religious bigotry, Car accident, and Alcohol
imthatstephanie'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? It's complicated
5.0
Woof. There is a lot to unpack in this story. Grief and loss, generational and family trauma, sexual assault, child abuse, mental health issues, etc. Oliver and Emery are separately struggling with the circumstances in their lives, and as fate (and romance) has it, their paths converge in this beautiful story about learning to listen to and support one another through different struggles. Emery has so much grace and patience, and Oliver needs someone to help him find the light inside himself. Emery needs to feel like she has someone on her side, and Oliver discovers he wants to be that someone. In the process, these two become friends (and more). The way they grow to love and support one another made my heart swell.
There were several times I cried during this book. For as many times as we are given examples of beautiful lasting love, we are shown hate and hurt, and man...I just needed this to all work out. As someone who has a never-ending list of favorite songs, I appreciated the way music played into the storyline. This is a book I will happily recommend!
Happy Reading!
Graphic: Mental illness, Grief, and Abandonment
Moderate: Bullying and Child abuse
Minor: Rape and Sexual assault
cait's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Minor: Addiction, Alcoholism, Bullying, Child abuse, Cursing, Death, Emotional abuse, Infidelity, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Grief, Religious bigotry, Car accident, Gaslighting, Abandonment, and Alcohol
risseandshine'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
4.0
This book tapped into every single emotion in existence and drowned me in each of them. It made me happy, sad, angry, hopeful, hopeless, and literally any other word that can be felt.
Oliver as a hero was swoon worthy yet that wasn’t all that he was. I really felt his character’s struggle to find himself after the loss of his twin. I loved seeing him rise up and regain hope as he fell in love with Emery. He also gained bonus points in my heart after seeing his adorable dynamic with Emery’s daughter Reese! Emery, on the other hand, was such a powerhouse. The way she stood up for herself and her daughter was incredible. I loved watching her unmatched strength shine yet she had this tender side when it comes to Reese and Oliver.
The romance showcased in this book dug deep into my soul. It’s anchored in healing and realizing that life is a collection of ups and downs and experiencing the downs doesn’t necessarily negate the ups. It isn’t only a love story between two people; it’s also about family and finding people around you who are willing to lift you up after you fall and make you fall in love with life once again
The only reason why I didn’t give this a full five stars is because I felt that the plotline with antagonists came with loose ends. I wasn’t all too satisfied with how their relationship with the hero and heroine wrapped up; I honestly think the catharsis could have been a lot stronger in that respect.
All in all, this was another strong one from Brittainy Cherry! If you’re looking for a solid love story between a musician and a single mom laced with family drama, go check this book out!
tw: death of a loved one, car accident, grief, gaslighting, child abandonment
Graphic: Death, Grief, Car accident, and Gaslighting