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httponyo's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Firstly , I think the writing was great! POC leads with the friendship to lovers troupe!! The way it switched between POVs wasn't blantly obvious but it was very easy to understand who was thinking what so I was never confused. The panic attacks , anxiety , stress and how it was all handled was written very well and didn't seem like a dramatic tv recreation. The content warnings are to be taken seriously , as the heavy topics are detailed and hit hard. This didn't make it difficult to read though!
Now ofcourse there are sexual scenes in this , not a BIG amount but I'd say maybe 15% of the book? And by the end I was just skimmed through the scene. Don't get me wrong these weren't cringey to read , the author writes like she knows what sex is. It's just theres a certain conversation thats had near the end and instead of the meaningful conversation continuing and them figuring out the next step , they had sex. It was kinda a "OK, well I guess" moment for me. That after all of Jasmine and Rahuls agonizing , Hibbert kinda defaulted to what felt like an emotional cop out , especially since 2 momths of therapy is not solving her issues enough for her to have a healthy relationship with sex involved immediately.There's also my issues of the story ending with a 7 year time skip after that night instead of us seeing them connect officially as a couple. The story just noped itself into husband and wife with child scenario for the last pages. Where they proceeded to be sexual in the bathroom at the house with Rahuls family?? Like was that necessary?? It made me feel icky even thinking about doing anything sexual with kids about , especially since the neiece knocking on the door was what stopped the scene.
These are just my thoughts though. There's some good things about this book and honestly I wish Hibbert had just let go of the sexual content near half end of it.
Now ofcourse there are sexual scenes in this , not a BIG amount but I'd say maybe 15% of the book? And by the end I was just skimmed through the scene. Don't get me wrong these weren't cringey to read , the author writes like she knows what sex is. It's just theres a certain conversation thats had near the end and instead of the meaningful conversation continuing and them figuring out the next step , they had sex. It was kinda a "OK, well I guess" moment for me. That after all of Jasmine and Rahuls agonizing , Hibbert kinda defaulted to what felt like an emotional cop out , especially since 2 momths of therapy is not solving her issues enough for her to have a healthy relationship with sex involved immediately.
These are just my thoughts though. There's some good things about this book and honestly I wish Hibbert had just let go of the sexual content near half end of it.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual content, and Abandonment
Moderate: Alcoholism, Blood, Death of parent, and Injury/Injury detail
kiingchika's review against another edition
dark
emotional
reflective
slow-paced
- 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
First of all, Talia Hibbert can seriously write an amazingly steamy book. Wow. This is my second time reading something of hers and I am gagged every time.
Rahul and Jas truly have my heart. Unrequited* love for seven years, and then a friends turned friends with benefits turned lovers situation with very complicated feelings (because how could fucking someone you have loved for seven years ever be simple?) was just the thing I needed. I am so proud of Jas for recognizing her trauma and Rahul for his development as well. I wish I got to learn more about how they felt about specific scenarios in their lives, but I am very content.
Rahul and Jas truly have my heart. Unrequited* love for seven years, and then a friends turned friends with benefits turned lovers situation with very complicated feelings (because how could fucking someone you have loved for seven years ever be simple?) was just the thing I needed. I am so proud of Jas for recognizing her trauma and Rahul for his development as well. I wish I got to learn more about how they felt about specific scenarios in their lives, but I am very content.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcoholism and Sexual content
Moderate: Death of parent and Abandonment
Minor: Panic attacks/disorders
teddie_valetine98's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual content, Abandonment, and Alcohol
Minor: Death of parent
reminiscences's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Content Warnings
Moderate: Alcoholism, Sexual content, and Death of parent
Minor: Panic attacks/disorders and Toxic friendship
traceyanderson's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- 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
Content Warnings
Moderate: Alcoholism, Cursing, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual content, Grief, and Alcohol
saphfics's review against another edition
emotional
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
It's a cute love story between two very believable and hurt characters. A very easy read to fill your afternoon
Content Warnings
Moderate: Panic attacks/disorders
Minor: Death of parent
notapenguin's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcoholism and Sexual content
Moderate: Panic attacks/disorders, Grief, Abandonment, and Alcohol
Minor: Death of parent and Injury/Injury detail
viireads's review against another edition
emotional
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual content, and Alcohol
Minor: Death of parent
rickireadss's review against another edition
4.0
did i pick this up because everyone and their momma on booksta is talking about it and its new cover? umm yes and i don't regret it. RAHUL>>>>>> that man was just SO down bad for my girl jasmine and i was here for it all. both of their inner monologues truly hurt my heart at times and damn, i didn't not expect this to get as emotional as it did towards the end?!? my heart was breaking. this didn't really pick up for me until about the 20% mark, but once it picked up, i was all in. also i didn't realize this was apart of series - although i don't think they are interconnected - so i'm going to go read those soon! not my favorite talia book but still really good.
⚠️: alcoholism, death of parent, abandonment, grief, panic attacks/disorders
⚠️: alcoholism, death of parent, abandonment, grief, panic attacks/disorders
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcoholism and Abandonment
Moderate: Panic attacks/disorders, Grief, and Death of parent
yourbookishbff's review against another edition
emotional
funny
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Alcoholism, Panic attacks/disorders, Grief, Death of parent, Abandonment, and Alcohol