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amielreadsbooks's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Mmmm I wish I liked this more. And besides the few odd comments about Cara’s body and feelings about other women’s bodies at the beginning I really did like this book. If the ending had been different, I would have given it more like 4.5 stars but honestly, that third act reveal 😬 yikes. I wouldn’t have forgiven Ryan, but ig I love Cece and Schmidt from New Girl so maybe I can accept that Ryan and Cara end up together.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Infidelity
Moderate: Body shaming
Minor: Pregnancy
kshertz's review against another edition
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? No
4.0
A cute second chance romance. The twists and turns are not ones that made me root for them to be together and that’s the only reason why it’s not 5 stars. I just ended up feeling like the protagonist could do better (Liam!) but then she didn’t. Also the epilogue felt unnecessary.
But it was cute and had a sweet happily ever after with a book inside a book which I loved. It’s a good beach read for sure.
But it was cute and had a sweet happily ever after with a book inside a book which I loved. It’s a good beach read for sure.
Content Warnings
Minor: Infidelity, Pregnancy, and Injury/Injury detail
mishaps's review against another edition
emotional
lighthearted
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Body shaming, Infidelity, Grief, Car accident, Death of parent, and Alcohol
Minor: Pregnancy
liltastypuff's review against another edition
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
2.0
The first half was enjoyable, but the second half was painful. I pushed through, having to skim the las 10-15%, it was just bah, no good.
In the end I disliked the main characters so much, that I was fine with them being together. Lol
I would not recommend this as a romance, perhaps as "chick lit".
In the end I disliked the main characters so much, that I was fine with them being together. Lol
I would not recommend this as a romance, perhaps as "chick lit".
Content Warnings
Graphic: Infidelity
Moderate: Toxic relationship, Death of parent, Pregnancy, and Toxic friendship
onceinabluemoon88's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Infidelity, Death of parent, and Pregnancy
zabeishumanish's review against another edition
emotional
medium-paced
3.0
Same vibes as Emily Henry's Beach Reads, just less well developed.
This is a second chance romance and in most cases the second chance romance characters have seriously unresolved feelings. While that is true of both characters in this book a couple of elements of Kara’s character in this book we’re contradicting and threw me out of an otherwise cute story. Kara not only has unresolved feelings for Ryan, but major trauma surrounding the death of her father which occurred shortly after their break up. That trauma makes Kara consistently reject Ryan despite their feelings for each other. But Kara only rejects him at points in the story that are useful to build tension. Her hesitation magically disappears when it makes sense in the story for them to be close. That lack of consistency in her feelings is entirely out of character of Kara and made elements of the story feel incredibly forced.
This is a second chance romance and in most cases the second chance romance characters have seriously unresolved feelings. While that is true of both characters in this book a couple of elements of Kara’s character in this book we’re contradicting and threw me out of an otherwise cute story. Kara not only has unresolved feelings for Ryan, but major trauma surrounding the death of her father which occurred shortly after their break up. That trauma makes Kara consistently reject Ryan despite their feelings for each other. But Kara only rejects him at points in the story that are useful to build tension. Her hesitation magically disappears when it makes sense in the story for them to be close. That lack of consistency in her feelings is entirely out of character of Kara and made elements of the story feel incredibly forced.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content and Death of parent
Moderate: Infidelity
Minor: Pregnancy
dlrosebyh's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
1.0
the bar is so low wtf
Content Warnings
Graphic: Infidelity and Grief
Moderate: Fatphobia and Death of parent
Minor: Pregnancy
crystalmethany's review against another edition
lighthearted
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Diverse cast of characters? No
1.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Infidelity and Sexual content
Minor: Death of parent and Pregnancy
samchase112's review
emotional
funny
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
What a freaking whirlwind. This book had so many twists and turns, and it all happened so quickly. There are some seriously messed up relationships in this book, and a lot of emotional growth and baggage. I really think the author tried to pack too much into it, making everything feel rushed; there was info-dumping all over the place. It definitely read like a first novel, but I would be interested in checking out this author's next book because there is definite potential.
When Ryan and Kara were good, they were really good, but the rest of the time...not so much. I still have conflicted feelings over the ending, and how the last fourth or so of the book played out. This book is definitely an interesting ride, and although it's not the fluffy romance it's marketed as, it does have its own merits.
When Ryan and Kara were good, they were really good, but the rest of the time...not so much. I still have conflicted feelings over the ending, and how the last fourth or so of the book played out. This book is definitely an interesting ride, and although it's not the fluffy romance it's marketed as, it does have its own merits.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Infidelity, Sexual content, and Grief
Moderate: Body shaming and Toxic relationship
Minor: Pregnancy
emmawilkins's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
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
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Death of parent and Pregnancy