michellesantiago's review
3.0
In my ranking of the books I read in the Walsh series, this one is pretty low. It's not my least favorite (that goes to The Spire) but it took me a bit to get through it because I wasn't as into it. I was not connecting to the hero and heroine--they were my least favorite couple in the series tbh.
shaunnah511's review against another edition
5.0
4.5 stars
I am such a sucker for emotionally damaged characters with a bit of grit to them and Sam and Tiel were as damaged as they come. They weren't perfect, but they learned how to be perfect together.
Up until around 85% this was going to be a full five-star for me. I loved watching their friendship grow into more, and their character development was excellent. Kate Caterbary's writing style is addictive, fluid and fun to read. The plot moved quickly, while avoiding the dreaded insta-love.
"I glanced up from her ankle and stopped attempting to extrapolate a good reason why any civilized person would wear a noisemaker, and shrugged."
This story also takes an interesting look at mental illness (and chronic illness), and made it relateable and important to Sam's development:
"My instincts told me to walk away from Miss Music Box, pop some pills to cage the ugly green anxiety monster, and hike down eleven flights of stairs."
My only concern, which is a fairly large one for some people,
Overall, I love the entire Walsh crew, and Sam and Tiel are officially my favourite couple so far!
Copy provided by the author in exchange for an honest review
I am such a sucker for emotionally damaged characters with a bit of grit to them and Sam and Tiel were as damaged as they come. They weren't perfect, but they learned how to be perfect together.
Up until around 85% this was going to be a full five-star for me. I loved watching their friendship grow into more, and their character development was excellent. Kate Caterbary's writing style is addictive, fluid and fun to read. The plot moved quickly, while avoiding the dreaded insta-love.
"I glanced up from her ankle and stopped attempting to extrapolate a good reason why any civilized person would wear a noisemaker, and shrugged."
This story also takes an interesting look at mental illness (and chronic illness), and made it relateable and important to Sam's development:
"My instincts told me to walk away from Miss Music Box, pop some pills to cage the ugly green anxiety monster, and hike down eleven flights of stairs."
My only concern, which is a fairly large one for some people,
Spoiler
is a moment of what could be construed as cheating and then a several month-long separation of the couple. I could have done without that blip in the story.Overall, I love the entire Walsh crew, and Sam and Tiel are officially my favourite couple so far!
Copy provided by the author in exchange for an honest review
laprofedelengua's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
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? It's complicated
4.0
sarm's review against another edition
emotional
funny
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
glyneth's review
challenging
dark
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
4.75