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Holding by Alexandria House

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theblackstepford's review against another edition

challenging funny sad medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Plot
Strong character development? It's complicated
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.5

I, generally, really enjoy the works of this author, so I think this. Ok was just a miss for me. There was so much time spent in the past for the characters, the latter chapters seemed rushed, I was not the biggest fan of the FMC. It was just a lot. I have read more than a few A. House novels and this, by far, is my least favorite.

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lovesworldofbooks's review

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emotional funny hopeful 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

shelbeymonae's review

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medium-paced

5.0

mjmims77's review against another edition

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emotional inspiring lighthearted medium-paced

4.25

shakehreereads's review

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funny hopeful lighthearted relaxing slow-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

Another stellar read by AH and performance by my fav narrators. We finally get Crystal and Ford’s story which a story that spans time and circumstances. Not only is this a sports romance, this story is about second chances, mental illnesses, and creating a found family. It was emotional, funny, and hopeful read. I’m thankful for authors who shines positive light on neurodivergence and mental illnesses among characters. And Robin Stick is a character lol

_shari's review

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emotional funny hopeful reflective sad medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Loveable characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

brownbookbabe's review against another edition

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emotional funny inspiring lighthearted reflective medium-paced

Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes

5.0

I really love how AH wrote this book in terms of then & now. I loved the St. Louis sires series! I hope there is more to come.

bookedandfrizzy's review against another edition

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funny hopeful lighthearted medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? It's complicated
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.5

mspano620's review

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emotional funny 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

3.75

stephbeaudoin20's review against another edition

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emotional 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? No

5.0

Holding by Alexandria House
Content warnings: death of a parent, death of a twin sibling.

I finished Holding in one day. I loved it! I've been waiting to review it because my migraine disease is flaring and I wanted to write an awesome review. Well sometimes Chronic Illness will not let up. So here is an OK review for an amazing book.

Things I am here for:
Authentic Bipolar representation. End the stigma around mental health.
True love that started as kids.
Finding your way back to each other.
All Black Hockey team! Ownership, Management, Roster!
Iguana children
Snarky hilarious parents
Love is not transactional. And bipolar people deserve to be loved as they are.

This is my sixth book for #23for23

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