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jeannine_'s review against another edition
3.5
Felt like the author began this book as a light and breezy contemporary women’s fic with a side of small town gossip - this I enjoyed - and then got to the end of the book and was like - jumpscare! It felt disjointed and it was too much, out of proportion and out of nowhere. Like, it’s not that it was heavy; it’s that it didn’t feel like it flowed with the tone and the weight of the rest of the book. I also found the male reckoning / apologies at the end completely unrealistic. 3.5.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual assault
Moderate: Sexual harassment
zwe's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
relaxing
sad
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
The plot was a lot different than I expected based on the book jacket, but I enjoyed the direction it went in! The only thing that I didn’t always enjoy was the writing. Sometimes it seemed so stiff and robotic like “yes, father, you were right” and the use of “ship” in that one chapter made me want to gag the author did not need to do that. I hate when authors try to use modern slang that younger people use and then use it wrong. Just don’t use it!!! Besides the sometimes weird and stilted writing, the book was a fun read! It did have a very satisfying ending for all the characters, though I did wish there was more Jackie. We got solo chapter in the first half for him, but then it’s like Rosen almost forgot about her own character or something. I think my favorite character was definitely Olivia.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Infidelity, Mental illness, Domestic abuse, Gaslighting, Emotional abuse, Self harm, and Sexual assault
ashleynewman's review against another edition
emotional
funny
fast-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
A book that actually underpromises and overdelivers. Starts out fun and mysterious before slowly leading into a serious look at female friendship, feminism, and the role we choose to play in our own lives. And such a quick and easy read. So well done.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual assault and Rape
Moderate: Self harm
karifaye's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.25
Content Warnings
Minor: Rape, Mental illness, and Sexual assault
courtneycanread's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
sad
fast-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
Content Warnings
Graphic: Rape, Self harm, Sexual assault, Panic attacks/disorders, and Infidelity
vacko's review against another edition
emotional
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
Hm. I enjoyed this book but had issues with it. It started off good - very lighthearted, sister hood, suburbia vibes. I found myself really devouring the cheesy storylines lol. It was a little difficult to keep track of all the characters at first but that was my only initial complaint. Here is my qualm: the book touched on a myriad of strong themes (TW: infidelity, sexual assault, self-harm) but didn’t really delve into any of them. This book would’ve been a 5-star if it had given these topics the justice they deserved. Sometimes I felt like the book was throwing some of these topics in bc they are “hot” topics.
Content Warnings
Minor: Sexual assault, Infidelity, and Self harm
lit_with_lauren's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
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
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Self harm, Rape, Sexual assault, and Mental illness
renareads's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
reflective
sad
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? No
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Infidelity, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Rape, and Sexual assault
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