lovetlr's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- 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
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief, Death, and Death of parent
Moderate: Chronic illness and Dementia
mobaconplz's review against another edition
emotional
sad
fast-paced
- 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
4.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief, Cancer, and Death
reading_binosaur's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
4.0
Romeo & Juliet meets Ghost Whisperer.
This was an amazing story filled with lessons in overcoming grief, generational trauma as well as discovering your first love.
This was an amazing story filled with lessons in overcoming grief, generational trauma as well as discovering your first love.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief, Dementia, Child death, Gaslighting, Cancer, and Death of parent
cranewife's review against another edition
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cancer, Death of parent, and Grief
alisonreadsitall's review against another edition
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- 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
4.5
Honestly, I wasn’t sure what to expect going into this book. I’m reading all of EmHen’s backlog (YA) novels, and I have to say, I was really impressed by this one, not that it’s a huge surprise.
Magical realism isn’t my typical read nowadays, but this had me hooked from the start. One thing that Emily excels at is painting a picture. Her descriptions make you feel as though you are experiencing it right along with the characters. And we all know that she knows how to write a good book boyfriend. 😊🫠
There is an exploration of family legacy, love, loss, and grief in this book making it much heavier than I originally expected, but I think that’s what makes this so book so beautiful. Don’t read this if you aren’t ready to sit in your feelings. 🥹🥺
4.5 stars rounded up. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️💫
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Grief, Death of parent, and Cancer
soniajoy98's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Blood, Death of parent, and Grief
Moderate: Medical content, Emotional abuse, Alcohol, Cursing, and Animal death
Minor: Violence, Abandonment, and Child abuse
taty_reads's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
slow-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
4.0
This is my fourth Emily Henry book and it definitely took me on a journey. I enjoy magical realism. Seeing memories from the past and how it's affecting the present was pretty cool.
This story is definitely filled with a lot of grief and loss. Please check trigger warnings if you plan to read this one. It was magical but at the same time dark.
This story is definitely filled with a lot of grief and loss. Please check trigger warnings if you plan to read this one. It was magical but at the same time dark.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Grief, and Chronic illness
caoxtina's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
reflective
medium-paced
- 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
3.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Cancer, Child death, Death of parent, and Grief
taroroot's review against another edition
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.0
frankly, i would never trust a man named Saul. additionally, i should not ever have to read "Ping!" in a non-corporate setting. other than that, it was okay. grief was really well explored throughout the book with both June and Saul.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief and Death of parent
Moderate: Death, Chronic illness, Cancer, and Blood
Minor: Animal death, Alcohol, and Suicide
rosierosereads's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief