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kiwi_00's review against another edition
3.5
Graphic: Death, Kidnapping, Car accident, and Death of parent
salomegf's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
Graphic: Kidnapping, Stalking, and Car accident
Moderate: Cancer, Domestic abuse, Grief, and Death of parent
Minor: Blood and Injury/Injury detail
lizziaha's review against another edition
3.75
Graphic: Stalking and Car accident
Moderate: Alcoholism, Cancer, Gun violence, Kidnapping, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Body shaming and Death of parent
shelbyl's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Moderate: Death, Domestic abuse, Gun violence, Kidnapping, Stalking, and Death of parent
Minor: Alcoholism and Cancer
witcheep'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
3.5
Graphic: Grief
Moderate: Gun violence, Kidnapping, Stalking, Car accident, Death of parent, and Gaslighting
Minor: Cancer, Domestic abuse, Self harm, and Kidnapping
abbeyroad1410'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
4.25
First of all, this novel is set on a ranch in Texas and features cows. This may seem like a trivial perk, but it was actually a setting that I really wanted in a romance novel and had sought out for about a year. I feel like cows just really add to the novel. I, in fact, was so excited that I took a break from reading to text Ashley about this setting.
Now to the actual substance of the novel. This book had me laughing every minute I read. Hannah's internal monologue is so relatable and sarcastic that a reader couldn't help but smile. Hannah's voice even manages to break otherwise tense or sad situations with a bit of humor that lifts the tone of a given scene. That, of course, is not to say that the book didn't have emotional moments. Both Hannah and Jack have deeply traumatic pasts (Hannah's alcoholic mother; Jack's deceased brother) that inform the characters' worldview and emphasize the theme of love as a brave choice. Jack's emotional peak, revealing what happened with his brother, had me near tears.
Of course, the novel isn't perfect. The third act felt particularly rushed, revealing a conflict that wasn't even really hinted at. In fact, this subplot seemed to simply be an excuse to show off how cool and strong Hannah is (not something I am against, but there are better ways of doing it). Additionally, the romantic rivals for both characters are comically bad people. They lack the depth and attention given to the main characters.
Overall, I enjoyed the book, and it was a pleasant start to February. Besides, who doesn't love a classic romantic comedy?
Graphic: Kidnapping
Moderate: Alcoholism, Death, and Car accident
mal2001's review against another edition
- 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
Graphic: Cancer, Death, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Toxic relationship, Blood, Medical content, Kidnapping, Grief, Stalking, Car accident, Suicide attempt, Death of parent, Murder, Toxic friendship, Alcohol, Sexual harassment, and Injury/Injury detail
hillgoodharv's review against another edition
4.5
Moderate: Kidnapping and Stalking
kottengoesbork's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Alcoholism, Death, Emotional abuse, Stalking, Car accident, Death of parent, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Kidnapping and Toxic friendship
marianaribeiro's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
Graphic: Death, Domestic abuse, Kidnapping, Car accident, and Death of parent