fuzzywilson's review against another edition
- 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
Graphic: Child abuse, Grief, Cursing, Sexual content, Infidelity, Physical abuse, Panic attacks/disorders, and Sexual assault
Moderate: Abandonment and Forced institutionalization
Minor: Alcohol
galleytrot's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
So I was vibing with this story pretty strongly for the majority of it, right on up until the very end. The inciting possibility that got Seven to pull his head out of his ass and choose happiness made me want to get up and walk right out of the room. I mean, I get it, I do. Caveman brain go, “He mine, no share,” and there is no reason I shouldn’t believe his response isn’t realistic, but... it’s not exactly the romantic response, is it? When absolutely nothing else is enough to persuade him, but once he realizes Molly could choose to
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Alcohol, Sexual harassment, Cursing, Misogyny, and Panic attacks/disorders
Minor: Child abuse, Infidelity, Physical abuse, Sexual assault, Emotional abuse, and Abandonment
tamke's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Graphic: Panic attacks/disorders, Cursing, and Sexual content
Moderate: Mental illness
Minor: Infidelity, Child abuse, and Sexual assault
chambersaurusrx's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Mental illness
Minor: Infidelity, Sexual assault, and Child abuse
Medical anxiety (secondary character)thefantasybookaddict's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Sexual content
Minor: Sexual assault, Abandonment, Panic attacks/disorders, Infidelity, and Child abuse
so_many_books's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
I was excited for this book because both main characters, Molly and Seven, wormed their way into my heart in previous books where they were side characters.
The story is a simple, easy read that gives you all the warm and fuzzy feelings.
Molly moves to Seattle and in with his college friend and 5 other roommates. He wants to start over after selfishly embarrassing himself with a man. He's ready to find his forever person, but it seems like no one really wants him.
Seven is one of the roommates, along with Xander, his best friend. They went through some serious trauma in the foster system and bonded for life. Their friendship is Seven's priority, and he cannot imagine a life when there is a place for anyone else. Even if he subconsciously really wants to be loved.
The premise is fun and easy. Seven helping out Molly with dating advice so the other man can find a love story. And we all know how fake/practice dating usually turns out.
Their friendship and love developed so seamlessly, and naturally, it was comforting to read. Their story flowed freely, and I breezed through the whole book in a day.
I liked that the story also touched on more serious topics and the long-lasting effects that trauma can leave on a person. Check the trigger warnings!
It was a comforting romance story, nothing extra or unusual, but comforting. I loved reading it. It gave me a little piece of happiness.
Graphic: Cursing, Sexual content, and Panic attacks/disorders
Minor: Child abuse, Sexual assault, Toxic relationship, and Infidelity