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pahokas's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death, Chronic illness, and War
Moderate: Bullying, Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Gun violence, Sexual content, and Torture
hannah_wilson315's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
hopeful
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 devoured this book. I was hooked instantly and fell in love with the characters, especially Colt and Maisie. I was laughing, crying, and yelling in frustration right alongside them.
Maisie being diagnosed with cancer was devastating. It truly felt like a story that has probably happened again and again in real life. The bond between her and Colt made my heart hurt when she was hurting or away for treatment. I can’t imagine the impact it had on him. Her being cancer free was such a heartwarming moment, and living 5 years into remission and getting to hear she would likely live a long normal life was a bright spot in a world of heartbreak.
I was frustrated from the beginning that Beckett didn’t just explain to Ella that he was Chaos and was too deep in grief to write back, but that he was there now. He was way too hard on himself and his reasons for keeping it secret - that she wouldn’t want him around anymore after she found out what he did - were not true. The steamy scenes before he was honest with her weren’t my favorite simply because I didn’t appreciate him sleeping with her and telling her he loved her when he was continuing to lie. Putting myself in her shoes, that would have rubbed me the wrong way. He could have been honest from the beginning and a lot of the heartbreak could have been avoided. I think that’s a common lesson in life though.
I loved and hated the timeline jumps. Every time I saw “6 Months Later” my jaw hit the floor. I was not anticipating it to move like that. Although I wanted to hear every single detail of what went on in those 6 months, skipping forward like this kept me hooked and unable to put this book down.
Okay, now for the ending. What. The. Heck. I did not see this plot twist coming at all and it completely wrecked me. I’m a happily ever after girly and this was the exact opposite of happily ever after. Although it was absolutely not the ending I would have picked for this book, Rebecca did and she wrote it wonderfully. I felt all of the emotions. I experienced the pain Ella was experiencing. I appreciated the different ways the characters dealt with their grief. I cried like a baby as Beckett laid with Colt and told him how much he was loved. I was destroyed.
The ending was the difference between 4.75 and 5 stars for me. Not because I didn’t like it, but simply because I would never be able to reread it. Experiencing that pain once was enough for me. I would definitely recommend this book, but I would encourage anyone who picks it up to be in the right frame of mind and read the trigger warnings.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cancer, Child death, and War
Moderate: Death
Minor: Bullying, Torture, Death of parent, and Injury/Injury detail
katelynndzindzio's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
hopeful
sad
tense
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? Yes
5.0
"Ha. Because from the moment I saw your face and heard you speak, you were the only one I wanted." -Beckett
This book depicts grief in such a way that will leave you with tears rolling down your face but continuing to read the pages and having the need to read more. There is love and loss and hope and despair in almost every chapter.
Ella and Beckett were the perfect pair and Ryan just knew they were what each other needed. I couldn't get enough of their love for each other and their need to keep each other. Love this little family and I am thankful that Colt and Maisie finally got to have a dad.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cancer, Child death, Death, Gun violence, Terminal illness, Grief, Death of parent, Murder, Pregnancy, and War
Minor: Bullying, Cursing, Panic attacks/disorders, Torture, Vomit, and Injury/Injury detail
chelle22's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
inspiring
sad
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying, Cancer, Child death, Cursing, Death, Sexual content, Blood, Medical content, Grief, Death of parent, Abandonment, War, and Injury/Injury detail
niksleabharlann's review
emotional
inspiring
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
It broke me! I sobbed for the last 30 pages.Don’t get me wrong I cried but I just feel it took so long to get there then BAAM sobbing and then the whole book is over and we only get 30 pages to the end.
I did enjoy the book but felt it drag a little in places. The characters and their flaws are focused on a lot, basically the whole premise of the book and the reason he’s there isn’t really talked about enough in my opinion. However a great read
I did enjoy the book but felt it drag a little in places. The characters and their flaws are focused on a lot, basically the whole premise of the book and the reason he’s there isn’t really talked about enough in my opinion. However a great read
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cancer, Child death, and War
Minor: Bullying, Blood, and Abandonment