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kailawalton's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Moderate: Alcoholism, Cancer, Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Sexual content, Death of parent, and Fire/Fire injury
mrspru's review against another edition
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
4.5
Graphic: Alcoholism, Child abuse, Death, Physical abuse, Sexual content, Death of parent, and Fire/Fire injury
Moderate: Cancer, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Infidelity, Grief, Gaslighting, and Alcohol
Minor: Mental illness, Terminal illness, Toxic relationship, and Car accident
cecilielaugesen's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Graphic: Cancer, Child abuse, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Sexual content, Terminal illness, Grief, Death of parent, and Fire/Fire injury
Moderate: Addiction, Alcoholism, Drug abuse, Gaslighting, and Alcohol
Minor: Blood
ambercunningham's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Graphic: Alcoholism, Cancer, Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Sexual content, Medical content, Grief, Medical trauma, Stalking, Death of parent, Fire/Fire injury, and Classism
frantically's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
I love the Thomas family that this series is gonna be centered around and I'm definitely gonna pick up the next one to give this series a proper second chance.
I'm always here for a good friends-to-lovers but this was basically already lovers from the start so when they started hooking up, the change in dynamic just happened a bit too quickly for me.
Can't even say I dislike Niko because he was a bit bland lol. Also hated how averse he was to getting therapy 🧐 red flag
Still, Vivi and Niko had some proper "AWWW" moments and especially toward the end we got the proper dramatic scenes with protective hero that you know I love 🤭
Hoping the next one suits me better!
Graphic: Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Sexual content, Grief, and Fire/Fire injury
Moderate: Death of parent
Minor: Alcoholism, Cancer, and Alcohol
cassiereadsbooks_'s review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Child abuse, Chronic illness, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Sexual content, Terminal illness, Toxic relationship, Violence, Medical content, Death of parent, and Fire/Fire injury
madsmcw_reads's review against another edition
- 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
3.75
Graphic: Alcoholism, Cancer, Child abuse, Sexual content, Death of parent, and Fire/Fire injury
Moderate: Medical content and Grief
100_pages_hr's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
This book does have some pretty tough triggers, but they were handled so well and I thought both of their pasts really shaped who they were as individuals and really strengthened their love. I love how even as kids they were always there for the important albeit difficult moments for each other.
I love reading about small towns. The love and togetherness of the people is so neat - but I'll let those stay fiction. I am a city girl through and through.
I love how Pavlov weaved in some suspense and mystery. It added to the plot perfectly. I absolutely can't wait to start book 2.
Graphic: Child abuse, Cursing, Domestic abuse, Physical abuse, Sexual content, Medical content, Fire/Fire injury, and Alcohol
Minor: Cancer, Grief, and Death of parent
bookishaddy's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
4.0
Vivian Thomas and Niko West have been best friends since they were kids. They have been by each other's sides through everything, all the loss, trauma, and ache; but also all the good moments and nights comforting each other.
Vivian is single for the first time in a long time and is ready to change and not be that relationship girl. Who else is better to show her a good time than her best friend, and a notorious player, Niko?
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Thank you KU for another great read~
I love a good best friends to lovers story and after finishing A Long Time Coming, I knew I needed another one ASAP.
I highly recommend looking up TW/CW before diving into this book because they touch on some heavy topics, and the characters have a lot of trauma that they have to work through. I love the foundation of their relationship, and how they were there to support and stand up for each other through everything.
This book was definitely on the cheesy side and some of their dialogue was a little forced? But super sweet and they really loved each other. A great story about people overcoming their trauma and coming together and supporting each other. I also loved the entire Thomas family and cannot wait to read all about the sisters.
- 4 stars
Graphic: Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Sexual content, Violence, Grief, Death of parent, and Fire/Fire injury
Minor: Cancer, Toxic relationship, Pregnancy, and Alcohol
chelsearose's review against another edition
Graphic: Child abuse, Domestic abuse, and Sexual content
Moderate: Alcoholism