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bekacrook's review against another edition
- 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
4.5
It took time to build a clear picture of the events that occured in the very first chapter (prologue) but this was done well, it was drip fed to us so that we made the same assumptions as Evan. Some characters really grew, Ruth in particular around her confidence and self-belief, and some showed the beginnings of change like Mr Burne and Laura which felt honest and realistic - people don't change completely overnight after all.
Although some bits were difficult to read, I felt like the content was all handled well and respectfully while still being inkeeping with how the characters would speak about/handle different situations.
The epilogue was so well done, so realistic for the amount of time that had passed and again showed the progression of Ruth and Evan's relationship.
Minor: Ableism, Cancer, Racism, Sexual assault, Toxic relationship, Stalking, and Death of parent
aoifeprettypurplepolkadots's review against another edition
- 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
Graphic: Ableism, Cancer, Emotional abuse, Infidelity, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Death of parent, Gaslighting, and Toxic friendship
nenaveenstra's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Graphic: Cancer, Sexual content, and Terminal illness
Moderate: Ableism, Violence, Stalking, and Death of parent
Minor: Domestic abuse and Sexual assault
fran's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
3.75
Graphic: Ableism and Emotional abuse
30something_reads's review against another edition
- 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
She scowled. “Shut up.”
“Make me.”
Is this your love language? Then this book is for you.
Ruth Kabbah is autistic and the standoffish, loner/pariah of her small town. Evan Miller is new to town and her newest neighbor. Charmed by her prickly personality, he cannot help but bring her homemade meals every evening in a chance to get to know her a little better.
If there's three thing Talia's going to do, it's:
1. Give us an absolutely well-crafted, relatable MC (with some phenomenal disability rep)
2. Give that MC a love interest who is utterly irresistible, kind, and completely obsessed with them
3. Slip in some spine-tingling steamy moments that make you blush
*siiiiigghhhhhhh* I simply love them, your honor.
CW: ableism, racism, explicit sexual content, reference to sexual assault, toxic/abusive romantic relationship, slut-shaming, stalking, gaslighting, mentions of past death of a parent (cancer), terminal illness
Graphic: Ableism, Emotional abuse, Racism, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, and Gaslighting
Minor: Cancer, Sexual assault, Terminal illness, and Death of parent
taliaalongi's review against another edition
- 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
5.0
Graphic: Ableism, Cancer, and Sexual content
reminiscences's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Moderate: Ableism, Bullying, Cancer, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Infidelity, Toxic relationship, Gaslighting, and Classism
hennie's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Ableism
Moderate: Domestic abuse, Fatphobia, and Racism
peachani's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Bullying and Cursing
Minor: Ableism, Cancer, Emotional abuse, Fatphobia, Rape, Violence, Death of parent, Pregnancy, Abandonment, and Alcohol
decameters's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Ableism
Moderate: Sexual assault