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siobhankeira's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
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
3.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Chronic illness, Mental illness, and Grief
Moderate: Cursing, Death, Emotional abuse, Sexual content, Medical content, Medical trauma, Death of parent, and Alcohol
Minor: Animal death, Body shaming, Infidelity, Toxic relationship, Car accident, Pregnancy, Abandonment, and Injury/Injury detail
book_worm_mama_bear's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
inspiring
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- 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? It's complicated
3.5
This book was a solid 3.5 so not bad but not great either. I would give it 2.5 maybe a 3 in spice. You do get some hot spice but this is a slow burn and that spice doesn't come in until towards the end. It is hot but not kinky or long scenes. The plot in its self was pretty good. The twist and turns made me give this book the three stars. I really like the office romance with her boss and the fact it was grumpy sunshine was nice also. It was more her chasing him and him being the more insecure one. I did enjoy this book but I don't feel like it will stand out when looking back.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexual content
Minor: Chronic illness, Death, Infidelity, Terminal illness, Toxic relationship, Medical content, Grief, Death of parent, Pregnancy, and Abandonment
zayyssa's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
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? Yes
4.0
It was good, more than what I expected. I loved the MCs and definitely felt the sexual tension but the chemistry was not enough for me?? But overall, the plot, the characters, the storyline was good.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cancer, Chronic illness, Death, Sexual content, Terminal illness, Medical content, Grief, Death of parent, and Abandonment
akeivens's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Chronic illness, Death, Sexual content, Terminal illness, Medical content, Grief, and Death of parent
Minor: Mental illness, Stalking, and Car accident
risseandshine's review against another edition
emotional
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
This was ok I guess?
This story starts off with our heroine Charlotte Darling who decided to sell her unused wedding gown to a vintage store after getting cheated on by her ex-fiancé. She then finds a note stitched into one of the dresses in said store with the name "Reed Eastwood", our hero. She becomes intrigued by this mystery man and decides to find out who he is. In some weird twist of fate, he ends up as her new boss. The two do not start off on the right foot, but, as this is a romance book after all, feelings starts to brew.
At first glance, that short synopsis seems to speak for itself. However, as it is quite the norm for this author duo, that is only the very tip of the iceberg. This book decides to take various twist and turns in which various secrets get unveiled that may contribute to the couple's relationship.
Sadly, the twists and turns ultimately fell flat. I kid you not when I tell you my overall feeling for this book is one giant "meh". It wasn't a bad read at all, just not as good as I hoped it to be. Even the supposed angst towards the end failed to excite me.
Also, I'd like to point out that I am not a fan of how chronic illnesses are portrayed in this book. I do not have firsthand experience with the specific illnesses in this book but I as a reader didn't like how their negative side was given so much weight. I would have loved a bit more positivity in that regard.
So yes. This was an easy book to read but it's one I'll probably forget about pretty soon.
This story starts off with our heroine Charlotte Darling who decided to sell her unused wedding gown to a vintage store after getting cheated on by her ex-fiancé. She then finds a note stitched into one of the dresses in said store with the name "Reed Eastwood", our hero. She becomes intrigued by this mystery man and decides to find out who he is. In some weird twist of fate, he ends up as her new boss. The two do not start off on the right foot, but, as this is a romance book after all, feelings starts to brew.
At first glance, that short synopsis seems to speak for itself. However, as it is quite the norm for this author duo, that is only the very tip of the iceberg. This book decides to take various twist and turns in which various secrets get unveiled that may contribute to the couple's relationship.
Sadly, the twists and turns ultimately fell flat. I kid you not when I tell you my overall feeling for this book is one giant "meh". It wasn't a bad read at all, just not as good as I hoped it to be. Even the supposed angst towards the end failed to excite me.
Also, I'd like to point out that I am not a fan of how chronic illnesses are portrayed in this book. I do not have firsthand experience with the specific illnesses in this book but I as a reader didn't like how their negative side was given so much weight. I would have loved a bit more positivity in that regard.
So yes. This was an easy book to read but it's one I'll probably forget about pretty soon.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Chronic illness and Death
andeng's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Sexual content, Medical content, and Death of parent
tianabooks's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
fast-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
4.0
a slow-burn (office) romance with equal humorous and emotional parts!
I’ve been meaning to pick up a book by this author duo as I’ve heard a lot about them. I’m glad I picked up Hate Notes as it was exactly what I needed right now. It might have been cheesy at times but I could use some cheesiness right now so I didn’t really mind it!
It tackles some heavier topics as well so be mindful of that if you decide to pick it up! I liked the emphasis on living in the present and making meaningful memories with those you love - it might be a simple message by all means, but it’s an essential one. 🤍
Reed and Charlotte provided the laughing-out-loud moments and the angst necessary to make you want to read more of their story. Loved the lists and notes inclusions! And of course secondary characters like Iris and Max were lovely!
Glad I read this one <3
I’ve been meaning to pick up a book by this author duo as I’ve heard a lot about them. I’m glad I picked up Hate Notes as it was exactly what I needed right now. It might have been cheesy at times but I could use some cheesiness right now so I didn’t really mind it!
It tackles some heavier topics as well so be mindful of that if you decide to pick it up! I liked the emphasis on living in the present and making meaningful memories with those you love - it might be a simple message by all means, but it’s an essential one. 🤍
Reed and Charlotte provided the laughing-out-loud moments and the angst necessary to make you want to read more of their story. Loved the lists and notes inclusions! And of course secondary characters like Iris and Max were lovely!
Glad I read this one <3
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Chronic illness and Death
inkiereads's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
fast-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Where do I begin... I loved this story so much that I don’t really have the words. Charlotte and Reed have the most beautiful story that pulled on my heart strings. It’s been a while since I talked out loud to both characters as much as I did to them, trying to make them talk and give it a try!
The moment Charlotte found out that Reed has MS left a hole in my heart, and I had to put the book down for a moment to process. I did think there was something ‘wrong’ with him, but this kind of massive secret he was carrying with him? My only minor issue was that it would have been good if we would have had some hints in the chapters from his POV. A minor tremor, a small struggle.
I couldn’t stop reading after that reveal, but I kept checking my phone after each chapter to make the story last longer!
The 26 years later epilogue made me so happy, I’m so glad they got to have a full life together, making the most of what it gave them, keeping hope. What a lovely way to end this beautiful and heartbreaking story
I couldn’t stop reading after that reveal, but I kept checking my phone after each chapter to make the story last longer!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death, Terminal illness, and Grief
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