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ckloiland's review against another edition
emotional
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? It's complicated
2.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cancer, Chronic illness, Death, and Grief
Moderate: Medical content
bri__'s review against another edition
emotional
inspiring
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.25
I liked the concept of this book, needing to fulfill a thousand boy kisses as her mamaw's final adventure. With that in mind, I found the story to be a little dragged out and I honestly struggled to get through some of the book with some chapter being very long and the pacing of the book being rather slow.
I adored the love shown by both Poppy and Rune. Some quotes are stunning but I did find alot of the writing to be very sappy/cringe at times personally.
I also found that Rune was a bit immature in his behaviour and actions when things didn't turn out how he'd like. However, I loved how much he cared for Poppy and the lengths he went to make her happy.
I did end up crying within the last 20 pages, but I wasn't bawling.
I adored the love shown by both Poppy and Rune. Some quotes are stunning but I did find alot of the writing to be very sappy/cringe at times personally.
I also found that Rune was a bit immature in his behaviour and actions when things didn't turn out how he'd like. However, I loved how much he cared for Poppy and the lengths he went to make her happy.
I did end up crying within the last 20 pages, but I wasn't bawling.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cancer, Death, Terminal illness, Medical content, Grief, and Abandonment
folded_between_pages_of_books's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cancer, Death, Terminal illness, Medical content, and Grief
quietmarki's review against another edition
emotional
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cancer, Cursing, Death, Terminal illness, and Medical content
sienasummerrreads's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- 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
4.0
Wow… this was a tough read. The courage, fight and strength these characters have. I will always remember this book. It was so sweet until it was heartbreaking. I highly recommend going in blind but look into triggers. I loved the concept of A Thousand Boy Kisses and the meaning behind it. Was such a sentimental moment that I appreciated. I loved the plot even though I was in pieces at the end. Also every page had a sentence that gripped me and hurt! Poppymin will always be on my mind when I think of this book.
This doesn’t get five stars and let me explain why.
I understand why people would DNF this. It’s not realistic even though we know it’s fiction. These characters loved so hard and were talking like adults at ages 15 and 17. Not to mention at age 5 things said and happened that I believe no five year old would do. Also it’s a bit repetitive on a lot of things and Juvenile.
So overall it would make sense these characters are teenagers.
But personally I pushed the realistic thoughts and age element to the side and overall enjoyed this read.
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🔹 Young Adult
🔹 Teenagers
🔹 Falling Hard & Fast
🔹 Heartbreaking
🔹 Intimate
Genre/Type: YA Emotional Romance 18+
APK: Physical
Pages: 345
Rating: 🌟🌟🌟🌟
Spice: .5
POV: Multiple / Third Person
Series or Stand Alone: Stand Alone
Tropes or Themes: Neighbours, Childhood Bestfriends to Lovers, Emotional.
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Content Warnings
Graphic: Addiction, Cancer, Child death, Death, Medical content, and Abandonment
Moderate: Sexual content
prettybaddieb's review against another edition
emotional
sad
slow-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
3.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Terminal illness, and Medical content
Moderate: Alcohol
brynhayes's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cancer, Child death, Death, Drug use, Medical content, and Grief
nottheexplorer's review against another edition
emotional
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cancer, Death, Terminal illness, and Grief
Moderate: Medical content
Minor: Sexual content
thegreatelise's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
fast-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
4.75
I absolutely loved this book! It made me feel so many emotions, it made me sob like not a lot of books did
It was so close to getting a 5 star but I was a bit annoyed by a few things, such as the "bad boy/good girl" trope in the middle of the book, their romance was adorable but super cliché at times, I'm not against it but in that case I was a bit disappointed by it
The relationship between Rune and his father and brother got me in tears more than once
This book is super inspiring to me, live your life fully and enjoy small things
I loved it but actually would not recommend it that much because I can see why a lot of people wouldn't like it
It made me feel things I haven't felt in a long time because of a book and I'm so glad I picked it up at this bookstore
The concept of the kisses jar was so cute I had to make one for myself
Honestly I guessed almost the entire plot but it doesn't make it bad
I liked it a lot from the beginning and was scared it might not be satisfying but it sure was
I probably loved it that much because my 2 favorite tropes are in this book : childhood friend to lovers and right person not enough time
"When you know that something is finite, it makes it that much more meaningful." - favorite quote
It was so close to getting a 5 star but I was a bit annoyed by a few things, such as the "bad boy/good girl" trope in the middle of the book, their romance was adorable but super cliché at times, I'm not against it but in that case I was a bit disappointed by it
The relationship between Rune and his father and brother got me in tears more than once
This book is super inspiring to me, live your life fully and enjoy small things
I loved it but actually would not recommend it that much because I can see why a lot of people wouldn't like it
It made me feel things I haven't felt in a long time because of a book and I'm so glad I picked it up at this bookstore
The concept of the kisses jar was so cute I had to make one for myself
Honestly I guessed almost the entire plot but it doesn't make it bad
I liked it a lot from the beginning and was scared it might not be satisfying but it sure was
I probably loved it that much because my 2 favorite tropes are in this book : childhood friend to lovers and right person not enough time
"When you know that something is finite, it makes it that much more meaningful." - favorite quote
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cancer, Death, Terminal illness, and Medical content
librocubicularist_x's review against another edition
emotional
inspiring
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- 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
4.5
Don't usually cry at books but this got me balling lol
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cancer, Death, and Terminal illness
Moderate: Medical content