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rhreviewer91'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
4.75
It was one cold night with her living in her car with her little one when she saw another car lose control and slide into the ditch. Worried that the owner would call for help and draw attention to her own car parked in an empty lot, she helps him out. The next day, when he sees her car still there, he realizes a bit of their predicament and offers her a job. This forever changes her life.
Poor Avery had become a shell of who she was. She flinched at fast movements, hadn't experienced many things in a long time (or some things at all), and had had so many restrictions on her life that she didn't realize what she was missing out on. It took Cass (Easton), Zack, and Ryker a while for her to open up to them, but they were all smitten with her and her daughter, Chloe, almost right off the bat. They each made each other's lives better, and they made the perfect family.
Not that it matters much, but I wish the resolution with her husband was explained a bit more. We get an ending, but not exactly a "how" or "what" went down to cause the end result. I'm just a curious type, though.
In the end, I like how the author really doesn't focus much on him. He's never named in the book. It's always HIM or HE. He even gets a single chapter from his POV, and it simply says "HIM" for the name. Abusers shouldn't get recognition. They aren't worth it. Unless it's to spread the word to warn others, they can simply fade away in the past while we focus on the victims, the survivors, and help them thrive. It's actually a brilliant way of writing this.
Great book! (Just be careful to read the trigger warnings if you have any!)
Moderate: Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Toxic relationship, Car accident, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Child abuse, Death, Terminal illness, Death of parent, Alcohol, War, and Injury/Injury detail
cozyreader9752'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
5.0
Graphic: Alcoholism, Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Sexual content, Car accident, Death of parent, Gaslighting, and Injury/Injury detail
myinvinciblesummer's review against another edition
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
3.5
To me a 3.5 means “pretty good book” and I would recommend it.
Please note: the men she meets are all delightful men and don’t do any of the abusive triggers warnings I’ve listed.
Graphic: Alcoholism, Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Car accident, and Alcohol
Moderate: Blood
Minor: Cancer, Confinement, Forced institutionalization, Death of parent, and War
The forced institutionalization trigger is because it happened (in the past and is only referenced) to one of the MMC’s mom.fnicholee's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Graphic: Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Sexual violence, Toxic relationship, and Violence
Moderate: Cursing, Death, Panic attacks/disorders, Violence, Blood, Car accident, Death of parent, and Injury/Injury detail
patmar093'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? N/A
3.75
Graphic: Domestic abuse, Panic attacks/disorders, and Physical abuse
newfriendjen'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
5.0
With a young mom escaping her abu$iv3 husband and living in her car with their 5 year old: be ready to shed some tears while reading!
The men who take Avery and Chloe in each have their own rough pasts and current issues to overcome leading to an incredible story of growth and overcoming trauma.
Chloe was such a great highlight to this story too! She made an epic sidekick for her mom and the guys both!
Graphic: Domestic abuse, Panic attacks/disorders, Violence, and Car accident
Moderate: Child abuse and Emotional abuse
Minor: Violence, Death of parent, and War
sienasummerrreads's review
- 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? N/A
4.5
Romance Reader
Graphic: Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual content, Violence, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Cursing, Physical abuse, Medical content, and Car accident
Minor: Gun violence, Toxic relationship, and Alcohol
naaytaashreads's review against another edition
3.5
This book broke me in so many ways.
I was crying in every chapter, there was always something that got me.
The author wrote in detail about Avery's journey. It's not a perfect happy ending, but it was growth.
It wasn't forced just because she found love and her family to protect her, but it was herself.
Everyone gets a POV in the book, but it didn't feel like it was balanced out.
Especially the three male characters, Ryker's POV was more, and there was more chemistry and relationship built between him and Avery.
I wanted more of Zack; we didn't see much of him.
Cass, we do have his chapter, but it always feels rushed, and I wasn't focused on his storyline until the end, which felt rushed.
What was disappointing was the suspense of the read.
The suspense plotline was high in the beginning, but in the middle, it felt like we forgot all about it, only the casual mention of it here and there.
Then suddenly, the suspense happened towards the ending, and it was wrapped up within seconds.
I wish there were more action on that.
Overall, it's a cute, emotional read.
Adorable moments and the humour is GOLD.
“Gonna kiss your mommy, little bear. That means you’re both mine now.”
Graphic: Body horror, Bullying, Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Gun violence, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Torture, Violence, Blood, Medical content, Grief, Medical trauma, Car accident, Death of parent, Gaslighting, Alcohol, Sexual harassment, and Injury/Injury detail