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jellyfists's review against another edition
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
1.5
I can't believe this was written by the same author as Out On a Limb.
I really liked this at first but it was too fast paced. It's still insta-love if they're grumpy with each other for a bit and then completely obsessed with each other two chapters later (especially since both of them feel so shallow as characters). Much love for Warren's younger brother Luke though, his relationship with the main characters was so much more interesting than their relationship with each other. Overall pretty forgettable, the details are slipping from my mind as we speak.
I really liked this at first but it was too fast paced. It's still insta-love if they're grumpy with each other for a bit and then completely obsessed with each other two chapters later (especially since both of them feel so shallow as characters). Much love for Warren's younger brother Luke though, his relationship with the main characters was so much more interesting than their relationship with each other. Overall pretty forgettable, the details are slipping from my mind as we speak.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Addiction, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Sexism, Sexual content, Death of parent, and Abandonment
binevolentbookworm's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Alcoholism, Child abuse, Drug abuse, Emotional abuse, Toxic relationship, and Abandonment
Minor: Ableism, Drug use, Violence, Death of parent, and Alcohol
marianaribeiro's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Alcoholism, Child abuse, Drug abuse, and Abandonment
kays_reading_journal's review against another edition
No star rating yet. I enjoyed a lot of it.
However, it was published in 2022 yet there’s a HP reference. This is made worse by the fact that the FMC’s best friend is trans (this actually slipped by me, I was listening to the audio and never heard this).
As for the rest of the book:
While I still enjoyed the romance, it wasn’t my favorite aspect in the beginning. I was much more interested in Chloe’s path to raising Willow.
During the second half, I became a bit more invested in the romance. I was glad that the book brought up Warren’s anger problems and how he was dealing with them, but I don’t know that the way it was all handled will sit well with everyone.
Listening to the scene where his anger comes out the most, jarred me.
Most of the content warnings will be in that section, however i did want to mention the anger. There is a scene where a male character yells towards the female character and punches a wall.
However, it was published in 2022 yet there’s a HP reference. This is made worse by the fact that the FMC’s best friend is trans (this actually slipped by me, I was listening to the audio and never heard this).
As for the rest of the book:
While I still enjoyed the romance, it wasn’t my favorite aspect in the beginning. I was much more interested in Chloe’s path to raising Willow.
During the second half, I became a bit more invested in the romance. I was glad that the book brought up Warren’s anger problems and how he was dealing with them, but I don’t know that the way it was all handled will sit well with everyone.
Listening to the scene where his anger comes out the most, jarred me.
Most of the content warnings will be in that section, however i did want to mention the anger. There is a scene where a male character yells towards the female character and punches a wall.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Sexual content, and Abandonment
Moderate: Ableism, Addiction, Child abuse, Drug abuse, Drug use, Panic attacks/disorders, Death of parent, and Alcohol
sarahfrances52's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
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
4.5
This book was so sweet! I absolutely loved the relationship between Chloe and Warren and I loved watching them grow more confident as legal guardians for their siblings. The relationship does move a little faster than perhaps is plausible, but it’s so sweet that I don’t mind. I also really appreciated how realistically the author depicts loneliness. This book definitely tackles some heavy themes, but does so in such a lighthearted yet respectful way. It made me want to find ways to support foster youths in my community. Overall, I’d definitely recommend this as a sweet read that might even leave some happy tears in your eyes.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Abandonment
Moderate: Ableism, Drug use, and Death of parent
Minor: Alcoholism and Drug abuse
caitlinh311's review
emotional
funny
hopeful
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
2.5
Loved the idea of the story and the characters but there was too much swearing for my liking and open door that I had to skip over. Not a fan of how descriptive it was
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cursing and Sexual content
Moderate: Abandonment
mollywoods18's review against another edition
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
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
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Drug abuse, Drug use, Death of parent, and Abandonment
turnthepages_nl's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Ableism, Addiction, Drug abuse, Abandonment, and Alcohol
Moderate: Sexual content, Violence, and Medical content
Minor: Death of parent and Pregnancy
teacupsandfirereads's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
reflective
- 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
3.5
The story behind how the characters come together is unique and I really liked the concept. The main characters each had their struggles and though that can somehow make things feel forced, it felt natural in how they supported each other and showed their vulnerabilities. I felt the relationship came together naturally. The found family aspect was a nice touch. The writing was accessible, but did lack some depth in places where it was "telling, not showing" I wish there weren't time jumps, I think the gaps left were important ones to fill. I appreciate that the conflict wasn't the typical normally seen in romances. I think dual POV would have also added great depth. It was a heartwarming read that touched on healing, forgiveness and acceptance.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Sexual content, Grief, and Abandonment
Moderate: Addiction, Toxic relationship, Medical content, Death of parent, and Gaslighting
Minor: Ableism, Child abuse, Cursing, Mental illness, Gaslighting, and Classism
callenmecait's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
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
I really loved the storyline to start with. I liked that the catalyst for the story was CPS based and how the trials and tribulations of social work affect people at every level, and how there’s a wide range of outcomes from the “same” approach. The characters were lifelike, realistic, relatable. They made me laugh, cry. I loved the accurate portrayal of being an exhausted parent, and the found family trope, and the romance was very cute. There was one point where I felt it was a little forced, but I chalked that up to me reading it really fast and just not sitting with the story and the characters enough when they were first getting interested in each other. I’m really excited to read more books by her!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Addiction, Drug abuse, Mental illness, and Abandonment