amanda_reads13's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
sad
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
3.0
Elsie and Ben have a whirlwind romance. After 6 months together, they elope. Sadly, 9 days after their wedding, Ben is in a tragic accident.
This book is not my favourite TJR book, but it is incredibly emotional and heartbreaking. We jump between two timelines as the story interweaves Ben and Elsies love story with Elsie and Susan's (Ben's mom) journey to healing. I thought that this structure was incredibly impactful.
I didn't really connect to Elsie or Ben. I felt like their backstory, though cute, was pretty cheesy and at times Elsie was pretty immature. The scene at the Burger King before the wedding made me cringe. Elsie was acting like a total brat.
In the present, I appreciated how sensitivity this topic was approached. I think that Ana was my favourite character. She was there to support Elsie through everything, even when Elsie treated her like garbage. I liked that Susan and Elsie made such a strong connection and helped each other through the healing process.
I really liked the ending. I actually thought it was quite perfect.
Tropes: Instalove, life after loss, found family
This book is not my favourite TJR book, but it is incredibly emotional and heartbreaking. We jump between two timelines as the story interweaves Ben and Elsies love story with Elsie and Susan's (Ben's mom) journey to healing. I thought that this structure was incredibly impactful.
I didn't really connect to Elsie or Ben. I felt like their backstory, though cute, was pretty cheesy and at times Elsie was pretty immature. The scene at the Burger King before the wedding made me cringe. Elsie was acting like a total brat.
In the present, I appreciated how sensitivity this topic was approached. I think that Ana was my favourite character. She was there to support Elsie through everything, even when Elsie treated her like garbage. I liked that Susan and Elsie made such a strong connection and helped each other through the healing process.
I really liked the ending. I actually thought it was quite perfect.
Tropes: Instalove, life after loss, found family
Graphic: Sexual content, Car accident, Abandonment, Death, and Grief
wwsimon93's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
reflective
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
5.0
Graphic: Grief, Child death, and Death
melissaslibraryy's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
God, this book had me sobbing from beginning to end yet I never wanted the story to finish. The story of loss and mourning while trying to move on with your life had me in shambles bc I could never imagine the pain of losing the person you love, so permanently after finally getting your HEA. TJR has such a way with words and this has been proven in her other novels time and time again, so I can’t wait to read her other works (especially since I need to knock down my tbr) and have my heart broken and repaired all over again.
Graphic: Injury/Injury detail, Car accident, Grief, and Death
Minor: Sexual content
chloelj27's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
sad
fast-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
Graphic: Car accident, Death, and Grief
Minor: Death of parent and Cancer
caitielusbooknook's review against another edition
Moderate: Death and Car accident
lindcherry's review against another edition
emotional
funny
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Graphic: Death
alyssamg8's review against another edition
emotional
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
3.0
Minor: Car accident and Death
markedwithanm's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
3.75
Graphic: Death, Car accident, and Grief
bookboxbabe's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
sad
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? No
3.0
Spoiler
she should’ve been pregnantalso it’s 6 months. i’ve had a situation ship that lasted longer than that
Graphic: Death and Grief
am3an3y's review against another edition
Didn’t seem to be going anywhere. Loved Ben though!
Minor: Death