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sammymilfort's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
Graphic: Alcohol, Grief, Sexual content, Car accident, Emotional abuse, Cursing, Death, Body horror, Medical content, Blood, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Pregnancy, Vomit, War, Miscarriage, and Misogyny
callistabanks's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Cursing, Death, Medical content, Pregnancy, Alcohol, Cancer, Car accident, Child abuse, Chronic illness, Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, Grief, Injury/Injury detail, Medical trauma, Infertility, and Sexual content
Moderate: Body shaming, Bullying, Miscarriage, Blood, and Body horror
cassiealexandra's review against another edition
3.25
Even though I enjoyed this, it was not my favorite Jimenez book and hereās why. The strong language and innuendo hit fast and often in this one. Kristenās ācool girl/guyās girlā personality wasnāt relatable for me personally, but I can see that being a major plus for others.
My biggest issue was the fact that there was what I would consider emotional cheating in this one. Having married fairly young, I realize Iām very conservative with this, and I have little experience with what might be considered ānormalā in the dating scene these days. Still, the bond that Kristen and Josh create before Tyler is out of the picture is, well, a lot.
In addition to this, there is a lot of unnecessary lack of communication. A conversation could have been had at about the 35% mark in the book and it would have ended with an HEA right there.
My other big issue was a huge plot point toward the end that felt a little bit convenient and cheap knowing that a second book in this āstandaloneā but connected series was already in the works. Suggestion, DO NOT, I repeat, DO NOT read the description of The Happily Ever After Playlist before finishing this one. I did, and it was a mistake.
The bottom line: Expect a fun read with some laughter, warm fuzzies, and emotional depth, but be warned about particular romance tropes in advance.
ā NOTES ā
Genres: romantic comedy
POV: 1st-person, dual
Content: explicit language, ŹŹÄ±Ģ£×ıĢ£ŹÉ¹ĒÉuıĢ£
Romance: two open door scenes in chapters 14 and 28
Audio Narration: this was decent, but not my favorite
ā MY RATING CONSIDERATIONS ā
(all out of 5)
Pace: 3
Enjoyment: 4
Craft: 3
My Gut Feeling: 3
Total Stars: 3.25Ā
Graphic: Death, Sexual content, and Infertility
inkandmuses's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
Graphic: Sexual content, Chronic illness, Medical trauma, Medical content, Death, Emotional abuse, Grief, Injury/Injury detail, Infertility, and Car accident
Moderate: Alcohol
Minor: Pregnancy
ang3lina_'s review against another edition
- 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
Graphic: Car accident, Death, Infertility, Medical trauma, and Medical content
Moderate: Sexual content
Minor: Death of parent and Pregnancy
hannahbrixton's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
I loved the connection between Josh and Kristen but I felt like her steadfast refusal to be with him went on a little longer than necessary... even after they endured a traumatic event that should have been eye-opening, she stuck to her guns and it got a little frustrating.
The HEA ending was lovely for them and yet I would have liked to see it handled differently because it felt like the rug was pulled out from under the entire premise... I'm being vague on purpose so as to avoid spoilers here :)
The characters felt real, natural, and genuine and I loved the banter between the MCs. The writing was good, sometimes intense or suspenseful and emotionally evocative, which kept me listening and made it overall an enjoyable listen.
Graphic: Death, Injury/Injury detail, Medical content, Pregnancy, Medical trauma, Cursing, Gore, Grief, Infertility, Body shaming, Body horror, Car accident, Chronic illness, and Sexual content
Moderate: Alcohol, Mental illness, and Vomit
Minor: Miscarriage, War, Infidelity, Violence, and Blood
sarahflanders's review
- 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
3.0
Moderate: Grief, Medical content, Car accident, Gore, Miscarriage, Mental illness, Blood, Death of parent, Pregnancy, Alcohol, Sexual content, Death, and Infertility
lovetlr's review against another edition
- 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
Graphic: Sexual content, Infertility, and Death
Such unnecessary deathkyliep's review against another edition
Moderate: Sexual content
macykey'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
4.0
Graphic: Infertility and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Sexual content and Grief