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idrilcelebrindal's review against another edition
- 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
2.25
The handling of FASD (fetal alcohol) was incredibly bad. It should’ve been left out entirely.
Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Body shaming, Bullying, Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Fatphobia, Misogyny, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexism, Toxic relationship, Car accident, and Abandonment
Moderate: Ableism, Sexual harassment, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Drug abuse and Death of parent
buttermellow's review
- Diverse cast of characters? No
2.0
Graphic: Child abuse
Moderate: Alcoholism, Body shaming, and Fatphobia
Minor: Misogyny and Sexual harassment
nicoleherz'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
3.5
I didn't really like either of the characters either. I found them to be incredibly selfish and obtuse. Their relationship became better but started off as something incredibly toxic and I was practically yelling at her to run away.
Don't get me started on the everything-is-perfect, happily ever after epilogue. She literally has him say he can't remember not being happy. Yeah ok life is 1 dimensional now, great.
And seriously has she ever even talked to someone who doesn't get along with their parents? That relationship seemed totally unrealistic. Not to mention just creating the most superficial villian in her sister. Where does any of that even come from??? If you are expecting answers by the end, you will be sorely disappointed.
Graphic: Alcoholism, Domestic abuse, Physical abuse, Sexual content, and Abandonment
Moderate: Confinement, Misogyny, Panic attacks/disorders, Violence, Car accident, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Cursing and Toxic relationship
riajasfuentes'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? No
4.75
Graphic: Domestic abuse
Moderate: Misogyny and Car accident
maxima5's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Graphic: Child abuse and Panic attacks/disorders
Moderate: Addiction, Bullying, Domestic abuse, Drug use, Sexual content, Car accident, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Misogyny and Sexual harassment
booknerdbetty's review against another edition
3.25
Things I liked - slow burn to build an emotional connection, showing their growing love through their actions in the second half of the book, character background, and more.
Room for improvement - There were typos, easy grammar mistakes, using a similar-sounding word instead of the word that should’ve been used (think of using excess instead of access; that’s not an exact example from the book, but along those lines). The first 48% of the book also just seemed to be internal monologue and setting the scene - I really think it could’ve been condensed down to about 6 chapters maximum, and improved a lot with more editing. There was also frequent underlying or blatant misogyny, sexual assault, and fatphobia.
Moderate: Fatphobia, Misogyny, and Sexual assault
cariam'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
4.0
I’ve read a few other MZ books and although this one had a definite change in familial tone compared to the others I’ve read of hers, it made sense for the plot.
Only few things made me unhappy with this book, but overall it was great. I especially loved how it was missing the generic climax moment all romance books tend to have towards the end. It made reading this so much more enjoyable.
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Misogyny, Panic attacks/disorders, and Physical abuse
Moderate: Body shaming, Bullying, and Sexual content
Minor: Pregnancy and Sexual harassment
maria2001's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75
Minor: Alcoholism, Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Misogyny, and Sexual harassment
eddine'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
AIDEN MF GRAVES
the slow burn was done soooo goood it was so fcknn worth it when they finally got together at the end. the way this book awaken the butterflies in my stomach!!!!
i love it. i loved the time i was reading this book.
i ddnt expect me to love this book dude
Graphic: Body shaming, Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Fatphobia, Mental illness, Misogyny, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexism, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Car accident, Abandonment, and Sexual harassment