cateelderflower's review against another edition
1.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Car accident, Gaslighting, Infidelity, and Emotional abuse
sabinehunter's review against another edition
lighthearted
medium-paced
- 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
2.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Car accident, Child death, Sexual content, Cursing, Emotional abuse, Grief, Infidelity, Toxic relationship, Gaslighting, Death of parent, and Suicide
sniderbeebooks's review against another edition
emotional
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
This book made me so uncomfortable. Initially, it felt very daytime tv-ish because it lacked a certain level of verisimilitude, especially in the dialogue. Later, the red flags and cringe-y behaviors of the male love interest had me losing support for the further development of their relationship. The cherry on top was a "let me teach you how to suck my c*ck" scene that was SO uncomfortable, groaning sounds actually came out of my mouth.
There is cheating in this book—a lot of it. I typically wouldn't focus on that element, but this book centers around cheating and it is handled VERY poorly. In fact, one character is adamant about not cheating in order to preserve their self-respect and the love interest tramples all over that to such an extent, that it felt like a consent violation. Do with that what you will.
The author's book Don't Kiss the Bride was an ok experience for me, but after this one, I'm not sure I will dip my toes back into their body of work.
There is cheating in this book—a lot of it. I typically wouldn't focus on that element, but this book centers around cheating and it is handled VERY poorly. In fact, one character is adamant about not cheating in order to preserve their self-respect and the love interest tramples all over that to such an extent, that it felt like a consent violation. Do with that what you will.
The author's book Don't Kiss the Bride was an ok experience for me, but after this one, I'm not sure I will dip my toes back into their body of work.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Infidelity
Moderate: Child death, Suicide, and Addiction
risseandshine's review against another edition
emotional
medium-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
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Panic attacks/disorders
Moderate: Infidelity
Minor: Car accident, Suicide, Drug abuse, and Alcoholism
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