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amylr94's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
sad
fast-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
“Our scars are simply the marks of our stories. They show we’ve lived a great life, and most of all that we have survived it. Don’t hide your story away in the shadows.”
My first time reading a book by Emily Houghton and there is so many emotions that came over me while I read this inspiring story.
This story is about Alice & Alfie who have both been in two traumatic accidents. Even though Alice doesn’t want to be seen, they form a friendship behind the curtain and become the support they both surprisingly needed.
I loved this story from start to finish. It was fast pace and difficult to put down. This is a different kind of romance book, it focuses on the trauma, support and a found family as well as finding a way to fit back into reality.
There had been many moments this book brought me to tears of the realisation of what many people in real life must go through.
Alice & Alfie’s story felt real, true and more realistic than some stories. The way the author linked friendships, normality, laughter, grief, trauma, romance, support, found family and so much more into this inspiring story was so beautiful.
It’s definitely a story I recommend if you would like to read a different kind of romance book that brings all the feels 🥲 x
My first time reading a book by Emily Houghton and there is so many emotions that came over me while I read this inspiring story.
This story is about Alice & Alfie who have both been in two traumatic accidents. Even though Alice doesn’t want to be seen, they form a friendship behind the curtain and become the support they both surprisingly needed.
I loved this story from start to finish. It was fast pace and difficult to put down. This is a different kind of romance book, it focuses on the trauma, support and a found family as well as finding a way to fit back into reality.
There had been many moments this book brought me to tears of the realisation of what many people in real life must go through.
Alice & Alfie’s story felt real, true and more realistic than some stories. The way the author linked friendships, normality, laughter, grief, trauma, romance, support, found family and so much more into this inspiring story was so beautiful.
It’s definitely a story I recommend if you would like to read a different kind of romance book that brings all the feels 🥲 x
Content Warnings
Moderate: Medical trauma, Body horror, Fire/Fire injury, Grief, Injury/Injury detail, Panic attacks/disorders, and Suicidal thoughts
bethd's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Fire/Fire injury, Injury/Injury detail, Death, and Car accident
rugrat306's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
I should maybe have checked the content warnings before reading.
Some of the topics covered by this book are quite hard hitting. It wasn't the happy, romance, easy read I was expecting. It has a happy ending and overall I enjoyed it, but it did lead me to have a nightmare which was unexpected.
Some of the topics covered by this book are quite hard hitting. It wasn't the happy, romance, easy read I was expecting. It has a happy ending and overall I enjoyed it, but it did lead me to have a nightmare which was unexpected.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Car accident, Suicidal thoughts, Mental illness, Medical content, Medical trauma, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Abandonment and Death
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