stuffandwhatnot's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
A lovely second chance romance. Wild bohemian Mac and destined to be a marriage pawn Isabella eloped the night of Isabella's coming out, but six years later they've been separated for over three years, even though they still love each other deeply. The reasons for the separation were devastating and realistic (not cheating). Banter filled and achingly emotional.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcoholism
Moderate: Miscarriage and Stalking
livruther's review against another edition
emotional
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
4.25
i don’t usually go for marriage in trouble books, but i really loved this. mac was so sweet and they were good together. one tiny pet peeve tho:
Spoiler
he said he was going to be a father when isabella got pregnant, but he was already aimee’s father??? not biologically, but still, i felt bad for little aimee at the end
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content and Alcoholism
Moderate: Miscarriage, Stalking, and Pregnancy
relin's review against another edition
I struggled with the main conflict they had between each other. The premise was really strong and I was excited to read it, but it didn't feel like it ever really built up? But rather had the same level of conflict over and over, plus a side arc that escalated things in a way I wasn't expecting. I skipped 30% to read the end and I don't feel like I missed anything as it felt like they were still in the exact same place as I had left off at. Like down to the tracking down the forger plotline.
I have enjoyed other books in this series, but I don't think this one is my jam.
I have enjoyed other books in this series, but I don't think this one is my jam.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Abandonment, Alcoholism, Sexual content, Stalking, and Sexism
Moderate: Emotional abuse, Ableism, Physical abuse, Domestic abuse, Blood, Gun violence, Miscarriage, and Grief
Minor: Gaslighting
Identity theftsugardustedbooks's review against another edition
dark
emotional
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Alcoholism, Death of parent, Miscarriage, and Stalking
ashleycmms's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
- 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
5.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Miscarriage, Addiction, Alcoholism, Cancer, Child death, Death, Death of parent, Grief, Gun violence, and Stalking
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