uppercasenoises's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
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? No
3.75
This story felt like it was marketed as a romance, but I do not think of it as being a romance book, and once I shifted my mindset I began to enjoy the book more. I was surprised by how deep the content was, and as someone who has experienced caring for someone with terminal cancer, I really appreciated the perspective of the author. The story was a quick read and so heartwarming, but prepare for some sad content. First-person POV.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Medical trauma, Medical content, Cancer, Death of parent, Death, and Terminal illness
Minor: Alcohol, Misogyny, and Vomit
No sexual content other than jokes.lakeness's review against another edition
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
NOT a Romance.
It's a maudlin ableist homage to A Walk to Remember - the tragic character with terminal cancer is even named Jamie! Other than being furious that an audiobook narrator, who's done dozens of romances and knows the genre criteria well, marketed this tragic mess as a romance, it's also just awful. I found Ella and Jamie insufferable. The whole second half is cloying and has so much contempt for disabled people, it's amazing they're still publishing these.
Also the voice she used for Jamie made him sound like aging Michael Caine tsking over young Master Bruce.
It's a maudlin ableist homage to A Walk to Remember - the tragic character with terminal cancer is even named Jamie! Other than being furious that an audiobook narrator, who's done dozens of romances and knows the genre criteria well, marketed this tragic mess as a romance, it's also just awful. I found Ella and Jamie insufferable. The whole second half is cloying and has so much contempt for disabled people, it's amazing they're still publishing these.
Also the voice she used for Jamie made him sound like aging Michael Caine tsking over young Master Bruce.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cancer, Ableism, and Misogyny
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