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dragonlilly's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
3.0
There were other scenes I kind of wasn't convinced by as well. On the other hand, I was quite convinced by Elizabeth's reasons for marrying Philip because she did not want the same fate as her mother who suffered greatly. Lane's own difficulty with her relationship with Matt makes some sense too, but I was also confused by it, because she clearly knew they both liked one another a lot, and they really were basically dating, but I guess her aversion was to the label because a label would make the relationship more concrete. So, I guess the logic is that if the relationship is set in stone, if Matt were to die, then breaking that stone up would tear up Lane as well. I get it. But somehow, I just wasn't convinced, because they really were just a couple. I guess it has to do with more of Lane's past other than what happened to her father, but the overall conflict really annoyed me, and made me feel really badly for Matt and so I really didn't enjoy that.
A huge positive within the story is how great Matt and Lane's chemistry was - that felt extremely realistic, relatable, and made a lot of sense because they were already friends. (Their great chemistry and somewhat good understanding of one another is maybe also why I wasn't super convinced by the conflict though.)
Moderate: Biphobia, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Grief, Car accident, and Death of parent
keayra_'s review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
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This was a great story covering the grief of losing someone, even if it happened over 10 years ago. I feel like grief is never really represented in this way and it’s lovely to see Hannah write Lane’s character so well. Hannah did a wonderful representation of what it’s like to live with anxiety, and how there is never really a ‘fix’. I truly fell in love with both Matt and Lane
Graphic: Mental illness, Sexual content, Grief, and Death of parent
alexisgarcia's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Graphic: Cursing, Death, Mental illness, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Grief, Car accident, and Death of parent
callenmecait's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Death, Grief, Car accident, and Death of parent
Moderate: Infertility and Toxic relationship
teacupsandfirereads's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Mental illness, Sexual content, and Grief
Moderate: Car accident and Death of parent
Minor: Cursing, Infertility, and Classism
lilbookbee's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
As I started it, it almost felt masochistic of me to keep pushing through. Not because it wasn't good (it was very good), but because so much of it hit close to home. The relationships, the FMC, the family stuff, it all felt especially relevant and poignant.
I really did love this book. The relationship growth was so sweet, the smut was deliciously hot, and the plot was interesting. I was excited to read more every time I picked it up. It made me cry a few times, sometimes from genuine personal sorrow, sometimes in a more cathartic way.
Hearing all this, you might wonder why this isn't a 5 star read for me. It was going to be. It got so close.
Overall though, I really loved this book. I will definitely remember it and will be recommending it to friends.
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Grief, Car accident, and Death of parent
shaunashares'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
5.0
Graphic: Grief
Moderate: Death of parent
Minor: Infertility
spectacles_and_books's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
A heartfelt friends-to-lovers Romance that explored how to truly accept love that you don't feel you deserve. Lane and Matt's relationship was explored so thoughtfully.
Graphic: Sexual content, Grief, and Death of parent
Moderate: Death
Minor: Biphobia, Car accident, and Fire/Fire injury
sariereads's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
Graphic: Sexual content, Grief, Car accident, and Death of parent
bookscatsandtats's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Mental illness, Sexual content, and Grief
Moderate: Biphobia, Panic attacks/disorders, Car accident, and Death of parent
Minor: Pregnancy and Fire/Fire injury