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alexisvana's review
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
1.5
Unfortunately kind of stereotypical Hallmark movie-esque romance.. it has an almost unbelievable amount of trauma, deeply toxic relationship traits and a plot twist that didn't make any narrative sense. It's probably more enjoyable if you don't think about it too much LOL
Content Warnings
Minor: Child death, Death, Grief, and Death of parent
brynhayes's review
adventurous
emotional
inspiring
reflective
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
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death, Death, Mental illness, Forced institutionalization, Grief, Death of parent, Pregnancy, and Alcohol
sizzlesteaks's review
adventurous
challenging
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
4.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death, Death, Grief, Death of parent, and Fire/Fire injury
malak_elsafory's review
emotional
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
ironically, they didn't feel like real people to me.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death, Death, and Death of parent
Moderate: Fire/Fire injury
technicallyaly's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
medium-paced
4.0
After experiencing a horrible trauma 7 years ago, Avery returns home and must face the past in order to move forward in her future.
This story was incredibly moving and emotional from the get-go. At its core, the themes of grief, reflection, and moving on were very powerful and cathartic. There were a few minor threads that felt a little unexplored and left me wanting more, but it was still a very satisfying read. The relationships (especially between the women) are the true star of the tale: romantic, sisterly, motherly, platonic, they're all created with such depth and care. The emotional threads are the true heart of this work, this needs to be on everyone's TBR. Forgiveness — of others, and of yourself— is so important, and Rochelle B Weinstein's tale captures that gravity with ease.
This story was incredibly moving and emotional from the get-go. At its core, the themes of grief, reflection, and moving on were very powerful and cathartic. There were a few minor threads that felt a little unexplored and left me wanting more, but it was still a very satisfying read. The relationships (especially between the women) are the true star of the tale: romantic, sisterly, motherly, platonic, they're all created with such depth and care. The emotional threads are the true heart of this work, this needs to be on everyone's TBR. Forgiveness — of others, and of yourself— is so important, and Rochelle B Weinstein's tale captures that gravity with ease.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Child death, Death, Grief, Death of parent, and Fire/Fire injury
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