Reviews tagging 'Chronic illness'

Make It Sweet by Kristen Callihan

6 reviews

allingoodtime's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful inspiring reflective medium-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

Oh, how I love Emma and Lucian. He’s grumpy and taciturn yet has a heart of gold, especially when it comes to his loved ones. She has a beautiful soul and is observant of everyone around her, always taking care to be considerate and helpful. That’s why Emma sees through a lot of Lucian’s defenses from the very beginning.

Lucian, sweet Lucian, says with pastries and other treats what he cannot seem to say with words. The food in this story is another character. It works so well here. The author blends Lucian’s talent into a true love language.

Both Emma and Lucian have had a lot of knocks lately; it’s the perfect time for them to meet. They can commiserate with one another on a level not many others can. Their chemistry is off the charts whether they’re driving down the road not even talking, spending time chatting in the kitchen, or tearing up the sheets. I could not get enough.

A quick note: while this story is not part of a series, I noticed after reading it that it has connections to the previously released Dear Enemy. I did not in any way feel as though I was missing out on anything by reading this book before reading the other. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Chronic illness and Death of parent

Minor: Domestic abuse and Fatphobia

ylime620's review against another edition

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Cursing and Sexual content

Moderate: Chronic illness

Minor: Domestic abuse

lexa's review against another edition

emotional relaxing medium-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

3.5

I liked the story line but something fell a bit flat for me. Repetition of certain words or phrases (I’m looking at you “in deference to”) pulled me out of the moment. But overall a sweet (haha) story of rebuilding, finding and loving yourself, feat a sunshine actress and a grumpy ex hockey player. And lots of baking. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Chronic illness and Sexual content

Minor: Child abuse, Homophobia, Infidelity, and Car accident

thefatpaperback's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful lighthearted medium-paced

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Chronic illness, Death, Infidelity, Sexual content, Grief, Death of parent, and Injury/Injury detail

Moderate: Misogyny and Sexism

Minor: Fatphobia and Car accident

readwithelle's review against another edition

emotional hopeful slow-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

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Chronic illness and Sexual content

Minor: Death, Domestic abuse, Physical abuse, Car accident, and Death of parent

gemin1reader's review

emotional lighthearted relaxing medium-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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Chronic illness and Sexual content

Minor: Death of parent