isacarvalho91's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
- 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
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Panic attacks/disorders, Mental illness, Grief, Drug use, Bullying, Chronic illness, Sexual content, Terminal illness, Pregnancy, Alcohol, and Death of parent
emfass's review
emotional
funny
hopeful
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- 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
3.75
I struggled a whole lot with (small spoiler) how much the main characters are being dishonest to their close friends (and each other! and themselves) in the first two thirds or so of the book. The unraveling and the resolution at the end was beautifully done, but I was so so uncomfortable getting through the first part of it with lying being such a linchpin to the plot.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief, Alcohol, Death of parent, Mental illness, and Sexual content
Minor: Pregnancy
st4rchaser's review against another edition
emotional
funny
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
nothing about that book was happy
Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief, Sexual content, and Death of parent
Moderate: Drug use, Pregnancy, and Alcohol
leah08855's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
medium-paced
- 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
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death of parent and Sexual content
Minor: Pregnancy
bellebriones's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content, Death of parent, and Grief
Moderate: Mental illness
haley_elisabeth's review against another edition
emotional
medium-paced
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
2.0
This was very trashy. Super graphic sex parts. I read it quick … mostly to get through it. The story was ok but so unnecessary drugs, cussing, sex, etc. will not read her again or recommend.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content and Drug use
meg_'s review against another edition
emotional
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
I absolutely adored my time reading this book. This has solidly taken its place as the best Emily Henry book by far. The story was so intricately weaved between past and present in a way that made me truly feel ingrained in these character's individual lives and their relationships with one another. This has convinced me that second chance romances actually are my thing lol.
As with almost every Emily Henry book, this is so much more than just a romance. It's a story about friendships that stand the test of time in spite of periods of growing apart, and about grief (including the lows and uncertainty it brings), and about growing up and life changing so rapidly even when we want things to stay the same. I loved almost every element of this book, but especially the friendships that read like a soul bond that can't be broken, no matter time apart or individual differences.
The romance in this story was also just perfect to me. (Disclaimer, that there is a major under-lying theme of miscommunication/lack of communication that results in the conflicts between our two main characters.) In spite of this, reading their love story made me laugh and cry and feel so deeply. Their love felt so grounded and safe, in spite of all of the shit they dealt with. They are seriously soul mates and I just their love.
PLEASE read this if you haven't already!!
As with almost every Emily Henry book, this is so much more than just a romance. It's a story about friendships that stand the test of time in spite of periods of growing apart, and about grief (including the lows and uncertainty it brings), and about growing up and life changing so rapidly even when we want things to stay the same. I loved almost every element of this book, but especially the friendships that read like a soul bond that can't be broken, no matter time apart or individual differences.
The romance in this story was also just perfect to me. (Disclaimer, that there is a major under-lying theme of miscommunication/lack of communication that results in the conflicts between our two main characters.) In spite of this, reading their love story made me laugh and cry and feel so deeply. Their love felt so grounded and safe, in spite of all of the shit they dealt with. They are seriously soul mates and I just their love.
PLEASE read this if you haven't already!!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death of parent and Grief
Moderate: Sexual content
tspice24's review against another edition
emotional
funny
reflective
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
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief
Moderate: Sexual content, Death, and Death of parent
Minor: Pregnancy
_alyssar_'s review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
medium-paced
- 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
Content Warnings
Moderate: Alcohol, Death of parent, Drug use, and Grief
Minor: Pregnancy and Sexual content