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nina_mk's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
1.5
Graphic: Ableism, Chronic illness, Death, Infidelity, Terminal illness, Toxic relationship, and Sexual harassment
Moderate: Alcoholism, Child abuse, Grief, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Body shaming, Fatphobia, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Vomit, Medical content, and Lesbophobia
sarah_j90's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Some things I liked about this book
- Ridge is deaf and communicates with the world through writing and texting, so the whole of his and Sydney's relationship is in theory built up behind a computer, but in person.
- Colleen Hoover worked alongside Griffin Peterson to write and record the songs from the book into an actual album which you can get on Spotify, listening to them as you go through the book rather than just reading really puts you there in the place of the characters. That got it the extra star.
Bits I didn't like,
- Ridge got himself into the situation but then when it all crashed around him he blamed everyone but himself.
- I've read quite a few Colleen Hoover's books and they are all starting to feel very samey.
- Ridge treats Sydney like shit to be honest, but it's masked behind sweet words and a big romantic gesture at the end and she's in!!
I would really like to see Colleen Hoover write some books with a strong feminine lead, one who doesn't swoon for the hot, mean, troubled emotionally unavailable guy!! Think I'll be taking a break from Colleen Hoover books for a while!!
Moderate: Chronic illness and Medical content
Minor: Body shaming and Terminal illness
lindsayvale'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? Yes
3.5
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Child abuse, Chronic illness, and Medical content
Minor: Addiction, Alcoholism, Body shaming, Vomit, and Abandonment
ellaticonstellation's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
I understood Ridge, but he was far from innocent like Sydney insisted a million times. He was a grown-ass man, so he knew what was up. He was deaf, not stupid, but yeah, he did a lot of shitty things as well. He couldn't get mad at Hunter because they had similarities.
I wouldn't say I liked that Sydney and Ridge were both flirting, but they got surprised to develop feelings. What?
Maggie, I hope you live a good life.
Warren, you're the best boy ever. Thank you for being supportive and understanding.
I liked the music part so much. The lyrics were intriguing, and I was happy they bonded through music. Overall, a good read.✨🎧
Graphic: Addiction, Body shaming, Child abuse, Cursing, Emotional abuse, Infidelity, Terminal illness, Toxic relationship, Violence, Abandonment, and Alcohol
jackeline_romeroo's review against another edition
- 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
5.0
I’m already looking forward to the sequel! So funny and heartbreaking at the same time. The themes are relatable
Graphic: Toxic relationship, Medical content, and Medical trauma
Moderate: Addiction, Alcoholism, Child abuse, Death, Infidelity, and Alcohol
Minor: Body shaming, Cursing, Violence, and Grief
arthur_ant18's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.25
Graphic: Chronic illness and Infidelity
Moderate: Ableism, Alcoholism, Child abuse, Sexual content, Terminal illness, Transphobia, Abandonment, and Alcohol
Minor: Body shaming and Vomit