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pmoulton's review
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
mysterious
sad
medium-paced
- 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
5.0
This is one of the best books I have read/listened to in a while. It’s one of those “practically perfect books” that you just know—even while reading it—that you will be going back to it over and over again. This novel is BEAUTIFULLY written, with stunning imagery, and delightful conversations amongst the characters.
I rarely feel books merit a second read; but, I have a feeling I will be reading this one once a year.
I rarely feel books merit a second read; but, I have a feeling I will be reading this one once a year.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Grief, and Death of parent
Moderate: Panic attacks/disorders and Sexual content
Minor: Child abuse, Child death, and Car accident
alkruger_readinglibrary96's review against another edition
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death and Death of parent
rachelalthea's review
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
- 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
4.75
Like Ashley Poston’s other book I read recently, the Seven Year Slip, I couldn’t put this down and I’ll be thinking about this book for a long time. Very fun while also examining major themes like death/life/grief. Really great.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death and Death of parent
herperfume's review
I had to stop, not because it's bad but because my late sister's birthday was recently and we're sliding into the time of year where I lost my mom, my sister, and my grandmother.
I will absolutely come back to this. The story is interesting. But the emotions this book stirs up is too much right now. See you in the spring time.
I will absolutely come back to this. The story is interesting. But the emotions this book stirs up is too much right now. See you in the spring time.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death, Death, Grief, and Death of parent
adrianaslibrary's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death and Death of parent
jamiefilio_19's review
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Did not expect a happily ever after out of this one. Loved it.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death, Grief, and Death of parent
catorureads's review against another edition
dark
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
medium-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
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death
Moderate: Bullying, Panic attacks/disorders, and Death of parent
Minor: Car accident
thegabscast's review
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
I laughed, I cried, I cringed, and….I ultimately wished Florence’s character had actually grown a spine. She could have done a number of things to resolve what her ex did to her and she just doesn’t. That’s one point that I feel wasn’t really resolved (the punching bit and giving ONE sanctimonious speech is NOT growth) and did irk me. I did like her family and the different perspective her father had regarding funerals. There were a couple of cringey lines (zoom-zoom juice?), but I did ultimately really like it despite some minor flaws.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death and Death of parent
Moderate: Bullying, Child death, and Grief
Minor: Child abuse, Violence, and Alcohol
cdmkylo's review
emotional
funny
hopeful
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
My favorite book of the year! One where I actually teared up a bit. The characters grief was written so relatably real and honest. And it just made the story of a ghost romance somehow real.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief
Moderate: Death of parent
Minor: Bullying, Death, and Car accident
thebankofbooks's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
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? It's complicated
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Grief, and Death of parent
Moderate: Alcohol
Minor: Child death and Murder