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smartie_chan's review
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
fast-paced
- 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
Thanks a lot to the author, for giving me an E-Arc in exchange for an honest review!
CW: Sexual Content, Grief, Mentions of Past Emotional Abuse, Mentions of Past Death
4.5 / 5 Stars
While I thoroughly enjoyed this book, there's one thing that I didn't enjoy quite as much. That being: The transition from the final chapter to the epilogue. Let me clarify, I don't hate the epilogue itself, nor do I have an issue with its purpose for the story - which it executes admirably by the way. However, I can't help but feel that inserting just one more chapter between the two would have softened the abruptness of the transition. It's not to say I don't understand the function of epilogues - I do. Yet, still, the conclusion of the last chapter feels more like the end of a chapter rather than the end of the entire book.
...That being said,... I loved literally everything else. Probably, or maybe even mostly, because of everyting Priscilla is and embodies. I'm just some random reviewer, so my personal life probably means nothing to you, fellow reader, but as a fat, queer woman myself, who comes from an emotionally (and other) abusive household, well... let's just say, that reading about Priscilla's strength made me very emotional. Oftentimes, books that are supposed to be "hopefull" and "uplifting" don't quite hit the mark with me, because the things the characters are forced to say feels very general and unpersonal to them and the book itself. Almost like quoting google. This book though, and especially Priscilla, don't have that happen to them. I couldn't tell you how the author does it, but the way they wrote Priscilla was amazing.
Well, and then there's Ainsley, who'se also such an amazing character.
And their love story, just: beautiful. It was all things warm and nice and soft. And I guess, there's sex too. I considered skipping over them, but honestly, they were actually written so well, that the uncomfortable feeling I can get from reading smut wasn't even present for a moment.
Other things this book is doing that need to be mentioned: Consent & Communication are fucking sexy. Also, also: No stupid misunderstandings. Just cute sapphics (& evil cooperations : P)
There's so much love and care put into this book, not just towards the characters, but also the readers themselves. And I guess, I just wanted to finish this review by saying: Thank you.
Final Thoughts
This is a book about hope and love and support and it's fucking beautiful.
PS: There's stunning art in there, too!
CW: Sexual Content, Grief, Mentions of Past Emotional Abuse, Mentions of Past Death
4.5 / 5 Stars
While I thoroughly enjoyed this book, there's one thing that I didn't enjoy quite as much. That being: The transition from the final chapter to the epilogue. Let me clarify, I don't hate the epilogue itself, nor do I have an issue with its purpose for the story - which it executes admirably by the way. However, I can't help but feel that inserting just one more chapter between the two would have softened the abruptness of the transition. It's not to say I don't understand the function of epilogues - I do. Yet, still, the conclusion of the last chapter feels more like the end of a chapter rather than the end of the entire book.
...That being said,... I loved literally everything else. Probably, or maybe even mostly, because of everyting Priscilla is and embodies. I'm just some random reviewer, so my personal life probably means nothing to you, fellow reader, but as a fat, queer woman myself, who comes from an emotionally (and other) abusive household, well... let's just say, that reading about Priscilla's strength made me very emotional. Oftentimes, books that are supposed to be "hopefull" and "uplifting" don't quite hit the mark with me, because the things the characters are forced to say feels very general and unpersonal to them and the book itself. Almost like quoting google. This book though, and especially Priscilla, don't have that happen to them. I couldn't tell you how the author does it, but the way they wrote Priscilla was amazing.
Well, and then there's Ainsley, who'se also such an amazing character.
And their love story, just: beautiful. It was all things warm and nice and soft. And I guess, there's sex too. I considered skipping over them, but honestly, they were actually written so well, that the uncomfortable feeling I can get from reading smut wasn't even present for a moment.
Other things this book is doing that need to be mentioned: Consent & Communication are fucking sexy. Also, also: No stupid misunderstandings. Just cute sapphics (& evil cooperations : P)
There's so much love and care put into this book, not just towards the characters, but also the readers themselves. And I guess, I just wanted to finish this review by saying: Thank you.
Final Thoughts
This is a book about hope and love and support and it's fucking beautiful.
PS: There's stunning art in there, too!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Minor: Death, Grief, and Emotional abuse
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