meenakshisathish's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
Perhaps I’m being a little hard because the heart of the story is really sweet. But the writing and the composition of the story is the real downfall of this book. But I think the nail on the coffin was the unmissable pick-me vibes saturated throughout the whole narrative. There are only three female characters that are redeemable: the main character Hannah, the ailing mother of Jack Stapleton, and the quirky side character Kelly who is really there only to be a comic relief from time to time. The rest of the women in the story are shallow, selfish, and often just outright dumb. The last time I read a romance novel that invested in the patriarchal bargain was in middle school when I read fan fiction stories on Wattpad.
Graphic: Gaslighting and Body shaming
Moderate: Death of parent and Violence
Minor: Abandonment, Blood, and Alcoholism
lomesia's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Moderate: Car accident, Grief, Injury/Injury detail, Toxic relationship, Toxic friendship, Death, Death of parent, Stalking, and Gaslighting
Minor: Abandonment and Alcoholism
melissaslibraryy'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
4.0
Graphic: Grief, Injury/Injury detail, Gaslighting, Blood, and Death
jpfortmiller's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Moderate: Gaslighting
kaitzeecee's review against another edition
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Graphic: Cancer, Suicide attempt, and Domestic abuse
Moderate: Gaslighting and Car accident
Minor: Body shaming and Alcoholism
kaydeedickins'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: Death of parent, Stalking, Suicidal thoughts, Grief, Injury/Injury detail, Suicide attempt, Car accident, Domestic abuse, Gaslighting, Gun violence, Death, and Medical content
Moderate: Alcohol, Cancer, and Sexual content
Minor: Alcoholism, Vomit, and Sexism
amandamarieger's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
Graphic: Car accident and Stalking
Moderate: Panic attacks/disorders, Cancer, Sexism, Toxic friendship, Toxic relationship, Kidnapping, Medical content, Gaslighting, Death, Grief, and Bullying
Minor: Blood, Gaslighting, Suicidal thoughts, Addiction, Injury/Injury detail, Alcoholism, and Child death
bookswithangeli'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? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Suicide attempt, Gaslighting, and Gun violence
Moderate: Grief, Cancer, Car accident, and Death of parent
Minor: Alcoholism
beckyremillard'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? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Car accident, Physical abuse, Injury/Injury detail, Suicidal thoughts, Gun violence, Death of parent, Cancer, Death, Gaslighting, and Toxic relationship
Minor: Addiction
avidreaderandgeekgirl'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
4.5
Graphic: Grief and Car accident
Moderate: Terminal illness, Alcohol, Death of parent, Death, and Gaslighting
Minor: Toxic relationship, Alcoholism, and Cancer