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garbage_mcsmutly's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Bullying, Sexual content, and Abandonment
Moderate: Child abuse, Confinement, Cursing, Gun violence, Homophobia, Toxic relationship, Violence, Kidnapping, Murder, and Classism
Minor: Physical abuse, Racism, Rape, Dementia, Death of parent, War, and Injury/Injury detail
quiet_reader's review against another edition
- 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
Graphic: Bullying, Child abuse, Death, Gun violence, Homophobia, Sexism, Sexual content, Violence, Medical content, Kidnapping, Murder, Abandonment, and Classism
Moderate: Alcoholism, Cursing, and Sexual harassment
Minor: Death of parent
onefineelephant's review against another edition
- 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
Graphic: Child abuse, Cursing, Death, Emotional abuse, Homophobia, Physical abuse, Sexism, Sexual content, Torture, Violence, Blood, Kidnapping, Grief, Stalking, Death of parent, Murder, Outing, Alcohol, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism
Moderate: Sexual assault, Sexual violence, and Sexual harassment
Minor: Ableism, Alcoholism, Misogyny, Medical content, and Abandonment
There is potential incest because a cousin implies to want to court his cousin but nothing actually happens. Also, at one point there is a threat of sexual assault/rape of a woman but this threat is not made to the woman and does not actually happen.wanderingtales's review against another edition
- 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
Graphic: Alcoholism, Child abuse, Cursing, Gun violence, Sexual content, Violence, Kidnapping, Medical trauma, Death of parent, Murder, Abandonment, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Slavery, Grief, Pregnancy, and War
kathyq10's review
- 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
The character development and self-healing that the MCs went through was the best part of the book for me, especially with how it tied into their romance. I love love to see romance where the MCs are generous and empathetic with one another, wear their hearts on their sleeves, and grow both individually and as a couple bc they actually LISTEN to each other. I really dislike the miscommunication trope and the typical third-act breakup paired with an overly quick and simplistic resolution, so this book delivered by complicating and elevating the relationship development. I also have a feeling the author has done some therapy or something bc the inner-child work, self-reflection, and “I want to be better for my romantic partner but most of all for MYSELF” vibes were prominent and drew me even more into the story and characters. There are little Easter eggs for the CBT girlies and I ate them up.
Last but far from least: the BADASS SIDE CHARACTERS round out the story very well, bringing humor and depth (specific shoutouts to fabulous queer allies Sophy, Asa, and Catherine). This book scratched my hyper-specific spicy-gay-regency-romance itch, and I finished it wanting to spend more time with ALL the characters.
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Graphic: Child abuse, Physical abuse, and Sexual content
Moderate: Bullying, Cursing, Death, Violence, Blood, Kidnapping, Grief, Death of parent, Murder, and Abandonment
Minor: Alcoholism, Racism, and Classism
crystalisreading's review
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Bullying, Child abuse, Cursing, Death, Gun violence, Violence, Blood, Medical content, Kidnapping, Medical trauma, Death of parent, Murder, Abandonment, Alcohol, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism
Moderate: Alcoholism, Domestic abuse, Homophobia, Physical abuse, Racism, Sexual assault, Grief, and Outing
Minor: Misogyny, Slavery, Pregnancy, and Colonisation
ramakn22's review against another edition
- 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
Graphic: Alcoholism, Bullying, Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Sexual content, Violence, Blood, Kidnapping, Death of parent, Murder, Abandonment, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism
Moderate: Ableism, Confinement, Cursing, Homophobia, Infertility, Sexual violence, Slavery, Grief, Pregnancy, and Outing
galleytrot's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
Graphic: Child abuse and Sexual content
Moderate: Body shaming, Bullying, Confinement, Cursing, Death, Gun violence, Homophobia, Physical abuse, Violence, Blood, Kidnapping, Medical trauma, Death of parent, Murder, Abandonment, Alcohol, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism
Minor: Sexual assault, Slavery, and War
ridesthesun's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
I love this story, I love the different relationships developed, I love the exploration of family -all the good and bad and complicated feelings that come with it. And Gareth and Jos I'm so 🥺 🥺 🥺 🥺 🥺 🥺
They are so tender with each other. And the way they grow with each other and challenge each other is just so beautiful. And that ending for them 🥰🥰🥰 I'm in love
Graphic: Sexual content and Abandonment
Moderate: Child abuse, Confinement, Cursing, Gore, Homophobia, Violence, Murder, and Outing
theatrealpaca's review
- 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
4.5
Graphic: Child abuse, Confinement, Cursing, Death, Emotional abuse, Homophobia, Physical abuse, Sexual content, Violence, Blood, Death of parent, Outing, Alcohol, and Classism
Moderate: Racism