liveship's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
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
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gaslighting, Confinement, Alcohol, Emotional abuse, Panic attacks/disorders, Stalking, and Toxic relationship
Moderate: Sexual content, Medical content, Terminal illness, Fatphobia, Injury/injury detail, Cancer, and Violence
pinkfloydian's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
slow-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
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, Stalking, Toxic relationship, and Domestic abuse
Minor: Cancer, Chronic illness, and Terminal illness
jillie's review against another edition
3.5
A bit slow to start but then really enjoyed it. Laughed out loud a few times. Loved pretty much the entire cast of characters. There were some absolutely adorable and sweet moments (pretty much anything that took place in Brighton).
Check the content warnings. Thought this would just be fluffy and there was definitely more to it than that.
3/6/23 - 3/8/23
Check the content warnings. Thought this would just be fluffy and there was definitely more to it than that.
3/6/23 - 3/8/23
Content Warnings
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, and Toxic relationship
Moderate: Terminal illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Stalking, and Sexual assault
meghan's review against another edition
1.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gaslighting, Toxic relationship, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, and Stalking
toddie09's review against another edition
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
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? No
3.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Stalking and Emotional abuse
gracer's review against another edition
dark
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
relaxing
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
3.25
This was a fun one. It started really slow, but I did get sucked in, mostly I think because there was a lot going on in the plot - much more than I expected from a book with this concept, blurb, and - well - cover.
I wasn't a big fan of Tiff at the start. She came across as loud, annoying, and just clumsy and out of control. However, she grew on me, and I think that came as a result of the plot, in which case it was well done. All the side stories were much more absorbing, and I really enjoyed the almost epistolary nature of the book - as much, I think, as you could make an epistolary novel work in modern life. (I remember those early Meg Cabot books that took place in emails and inter-office memos - those were great! But now with texting and instagram messaging and all that, I just don't know how anyone could pull it off. This was sort of a nod to that.)
It's a bit long and I definitely think there was some room to simplify, but overall I enjoyed this.
I wasn't a big fan of Tiff at the start. She came across as loud, annoying, and just clumsy and out of control. However, she grew on me, and I think that came as a result of the plot, in which case it was well done. All the side stories were much more absorbing, and I really enjoyed the almost epistolary nature of the book - as much, I think, as you could make an epistolary novel work in modern life. (I remember those early Meg Cabot books that took place in emails and inter-office memos - those were great! But now with texting and instagram messaging and all that, I just don't know how anyone could pull it off. This was sort of a nod to that.)
It's a bit long and I definitely think there was some room to simplify, but overall I enjoyed this.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Stalking and Domestic abuse
taramel's review
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
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
5.0
I absolutely adored this book! Seeing how both Tiffy and Leon grew as people was just a thrill to read.
It take me a bit to get into the book but once they started exchanging notes to each other I was hooked!
I laughed, cried and celebrated with the characters. I also loved that we had such a great mix of ‘side characters’, because they were key parts of the story and were well thought out and had their own stories happening that you got to learn about through the two main characters.
It take me a bit to get into the book but once they started exchanging notes to each other I was hooked!
I laughed, cried and celebrated with the characters. I also loved that we had such a great mix of ‘side characters’, because they were key parts of the story and were well thought out and had their own stories happening that you got to learn about through the two main characters.
Spoiler
the whole Justin thing had me on the edge towards the end. Especially when he showed up to the flat when everyone was waiting for Richie. I was terrified for Tiffy. But I was so happy to see that all her friends were there to support her.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Stalking, Emotional abuse, and Violence
Moderate: Fatphobia
kyeruhh's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
slow-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
3.75
Slow burn typically isn’t my thing, so it took me a bit to get into this. I loved how distinct each narrators voice was in their chapters and in their notes. I was expecting the book to be light and fluffy and moderately smutty, but it wasn’t that at all (in a good way). Definitely check CWs before reading, but I thought the heavier topics were covered respectfully.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Domestic abuse, Toxic relationship, and Emotional abuse
Moderate: Medical content and Stalking
Minor: Fatphobia
rhosynmd's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
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? No
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Toxic relationship
Moderate: Violence and Stalking
Minor: Terminal illness
krytykesa's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
I really enjoyed this light and funny book. Nothing supernatural or unique, but decent romantic entertainment.
Separately, I want to note how well the author revealed the toxicity of the main characters' former partners. From the first mention of their names, I quickly realized something was wrong with them. I only wish we acknowledged that Leon's ex wasn't that much better than Justin.
Separately, I want to note how well the author revealed the toxicity of the main characters' former partners. From the first mention of their names, I quickly realized something was wrong with them. I only wish we acknowledged that Leon's ex wasn't that much better than Justin.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Stalking and Emotional abuse