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rainbowbookworm's review against another edition
2.25
Hera is a hot mess who falls deeply into an all-consuming obsession with Arthur, who strings her along with promises of a future together while remaining firmly married. Watching her alienate her friends and family just to be on call for him 24/7 was frustrating and, honestly, sad. There’s a moment when Hera chooses to seek comfort in Arthur instead of going to her father, who genuinely needs her, and it’s heartbreak on top of heartbreak.
I didn’t quite get the “laugh-out-loud” moments Anderson mentioned—Green Dot felt more like watching someone make one bad decision after another, but I did find myself caring about Hera. Her mental health and well-being kept me invested even when the story became predictable. The ending? You can see it coming, but there’s something about the final image that sticks with you. It leaves you thinking long after you close the book.
Overall, I’m torn between two and three stars. While I didn’t love Green Dot, it has a way of lingering with you—and maybe that’s the point.
Moderate: Animal death, Infidelity, and Gaslighting
Minor: Pandemic/Epidemic
withlivjones'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
4.25
Graphic: Animal death, Infidelity, and Grief
Moderate: Toxic relationship and Pandemic/Epidemic
ashlesschaps7's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Graphic: Infidelity
Moderate: Pandemic/Epidemic
Minor: Animal death, Biphobia, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Gaslighting, and Alcohol
nicolaparty's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Animal death, Cursing, Infidelity, Toxic relationship, and Alcohol
Moderate: Pregnancy and Pandemic/Epidemic
Minor: Drug use and Homophobia
beate251's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
It is textbook "Oh, you have a wife." "Yes, but I love you." "Please leave your wife." "Of course I will, darling, but right now is not a good time." - And now she is pregnant and I can't hurt her. I'm a good person!" "When are you going to leave your wife?" "When the baby is here and she is done breastfeeding." "Please leave your wife. You promised." "I will, by the end of the year." "Actually, I can't do it." "You have to, you promised!" "She hasn't taken it well. She asked me to stay. I can't leave her." Etc. it's always interesting how the man can't break their wife's heart but think nothing of breaking their mistresses heart, who is apparently the one they love. Don't trust liers and cheaters, they will never change.
Graphic: Infidelity
Moderate: Sexual content and Pandemic/Epidemic
baielleebooks's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Infidelity and Toxic relationship
Minor: Animal death and Pandemic/Epidemic
bellsdixon's review against another edition
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Infidelity, Sexual content, Pregnancy, Alcohol, and Pandemic/Epidemic
Moderate: Cursing, Toxic relationship, and Abandonment
Minor: Animal death and Drug use
mybestfriendisabook's review against another edition
4.25
infidelity, obsession, holding on for the hope of it all, coming of age. felt like a satirical take on hooking up with a married man. felt frustrated for Hera multiple times like girllll
Graphic: Infidelity and Alcohol
Moderate: Pandemic/Epidemic
bookishnanna's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Infidelity and Toxic relationship
Moderate: Pandemic/Epidemic
tfarfan's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Graphic: Infidelity and Toxic relationship
Moderate: Sexual content and Pandemic/Epidemic