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ienbdri's review against another edition
emotional
funny
inspiring
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? Yes
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcoholism, Drug abuse, Drug use, Eating disorder, and Abortion
Moderate: Addiction, Animal death, Bullying, Sexual content, Vomit, Grief, and Death of parent
nialiversuch's review
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? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcohol
Moderate: Alcoholism, Body shaming, Eating disorder, Emotional abuse, Sexual content, Vomit, Grief, and Death of parent
Minor: Animal death, Drug abuse, Drug use, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, and Toxic relationship
carmentxx's review
emotional
funny
hopeful
reflective
relaxing
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
4.25
my friend got me this book and it fits perfectly in my idea of a perfect book: a close reading of two characters in a romantic relationship who are used as vehicles for looking at other topics. here, sam and lucas represent not just the pitfalls of modern day dating, but also individual freedom, grief, reproductive rights, body dysmorphia, to name a few. i loved the use of after/before in the chapters, made me enthralled to read what was next. this book is basically a rom com with more depth and lots of heart, and i found myself smiling and hugging my copy by the end.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Addiction, Drug abuse, Drug use, Death of parent, and Dysphoria
Moderate: Grief
dragonflye89's review
inspiring
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
5.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Drug use and Alcohol
anapthine's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
reflective
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
4.25
Thank you NetGalley and Hodder & Stoughton for giving me an ARC in exchange for an honest review.
First of all, the narrators played the roles perfectly. I felt that they embodied the characters really well and portrayed so much emotion. The story itself was refreshing and reflective on society and individuals finding their feet within it. Additionally, the slow-burn romance was very well written and I thought it flowed seamlessly, with emotional depth, which I love. The busy London and surroundings were very well painted, and the pressure faced by those in their late twenties. I really enjoyed listening to this.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Vomit, Abortion, and Alcohol
Moderate: Drug use
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