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cdkm9's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
3.75
Moderate: Domestic abuse, Misogyny, and Sexism
Minor: Terminal illness, Grief, Death of parent, Pregnancy, and Gaslighting
amyteurhour's review against another edition
4.5
I had a fun time reading this and thought that the marketing blurb saying this was The Unhoneymooners meets The Hating Game to be accurate.
Graphic: Domestic abuse, Fatphobia, Misogyny, Sexism, Terminal illness, Toxic relationship, Vomit, Grief, Death of parent, Gaslighting, and Sexual harassment
megelizabeth's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
4.0
These kinds of romances can be a bit hit-or-miss for me, but I really enjoyed this one! I really liked the romance itself, but there was so much more I loved too - the importance it places on friendships and sibling relationships, the themes of growing up and figuring out what you want out of life, and the unexpected emphasis on sustainability and making a difference in the world (which we of course love to see <333). It also succeeded in making me desperate to go to the Galapagos Islands - the parts set there really came to life and provided a great balance between fun, lighthearted travel moments and the more serious themes that are delved into.
My only real criticism is that I found the writing a bit cringy at times, but not so much so that I didn't still thoroughly enjoy the reading experience!
Moderate: Misogyny and Alcohol
Minor: Animal death, Death, Domestic abuse, Vomit, and Death of parent
beckyremillard's review
- 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
4.0
Graphic: Misogyny, Sexism, Death of parent, and Gaslighting
Moderate: Chronic illness, Domestic abuse, and Toxic relationship
puddleshoes's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
Moderate: Animal death, Domestic abuse, Misogyny, and Sexual content
marlene27's review
- 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
4.75
Moderate: Sexual content
Minor: Domestic abuse, Grief, and Death of parent
smiley_kylie's review
4.0
Minor: Cursing, Domestic abuse, and Vomit
disastereverafter's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.25
Minor: Domestic abuse, Misogyny, and Death of parent
historianvik's review
- 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
3.0
Moderate: Cancer and Misogyny
Minor: Domestic abuse, Physical abuse, and Gaslighting
divine529's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
As much as I love romance plots, I don't read many books from that genre and I find that I can be picky. This book checked every box for me.
This follows our main protagonist, Henley Rose Evans, a 20 year-old who works for a cruise company in the marketing department. She's incredibly driven and eternally stressed out and is up for a promotion. The problem? Her incredibly irritating and good-looking co-worker Graeme is also up for promotion, and Henley will do everything she can to beat him. In the meantime, Henley's sister Walsh is also in town unexpectedly. They all end up going on a cruse to the Galapagos and things kind of go from there.
I couldn't put this book down. From the writing, fun plot and fantastic and relatable characters, it just really resonated with me. Henley and Graeme's whole relationship arc was fantastic and I can see myself in both of the characters in various ways. I adore them both so much. The backdrop of the cruise was also delightful and I loved getting to visit the Galapagos in this. The themes and topics explored were also great: climate change, ecotourism, sexism in the corporate world, harsh judgement when you don't know a person, abusive relationships...all explored in a very poignant way.
All in all, a fantastic read and one I'll definitely reread in the future.
Graphic: Misogyny, Sexism, and Sexual harassment
Moderate: Emotional abuse, Toxic relationship, Vomit, Pregnancy, Gaslighting, and Alcohol
Minor: Cursing, Death, Domestic abuse, Terminal illness, Grief, and Death of parent