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heftsi's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
sad
tense
medium-paced
- 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
4.75
Great book but with a very surprising amount of trauma (including death of a family member, child sexual assault)
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Child death, Death, Sexual assault, and Sexual content
lizaxwin's review against another edition
emotional
funny
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
What a lovely story! I’ve got to admit that it was really hard for me to get into it at first. I really cared about Sonny and his story and fell in love with him easily, but I had a much harder job with feeling for Hannah. Still don‘t know if I do. I anticipated most of the plot twists and turns the story took, but it was still nicely written. Also, their friendship with Archie and Matilda is top-notch chosen family stuff. Can‘t wait to read more by Paige Toon!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Child death, and Pedophilia
ccassidy98's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
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? No
4.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Addiction, Child abuse, Child death, Drug abuse, and Grief
lifeonasofa's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
sad
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
5.0
“Some people believe that it’s possible to fall in love simply by gazing into another persons eyes but Hannah, who spends her working life staring into the eyes of strangers, has never felt anything out of the ordinary for any of her clients. Then she meets Sonny and a spark ignites” - Paige Toon ✨
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 5 Stars
I adored my first Toon read a few months ago (Someone I used to know) and so JUMPED at the chance to listen to this on Borrowbox. It did not disappoint. Toon is quickly becoming one of my new favourite authors. 📖
This one was WAY more romance heavy, in fact 70% of the novel is slow burn WHICH IS RIGHT UP MY STREET. The tension was, a lot. Toon does such a great job fleshing out her characters, I felt I knew them so well - even the side characters. Which I think it’s rare in romance reads. 👩❤️👨
Most of all, I adore that Toon weaves in such deep backstories! It’s these little (or pretty big) twists that make a warm fuzzy read into something gripping and memorable. I finished this book a few weeks ago and it’s still fresh in my mind. 💕
Her books won’t be for everyone as I feel like they’re a ‘relaxing’ read but do require checking the TWs before reading. Some topics can be pretty deep, which may not be what some readers expect from a cozy read. So, heads up. 🧠
Can’t wait for the next Paige Toon read, any recommendations? 🥰
⚠️ TW: death, child abuse, rape
Content Warnings
Moderate: Child abuse, Child death, Death, Pedophilia, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, and Toxic relationship
evakonic's review
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
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: Child death, Medical content, and Medical trauma
Moderate: Child abuse and Pedophilia
The book has a major plot twists regarding past trauma in childhood.bookish_village's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Death, Drug abuse, Pedophilia, Rape, and Grief
ell_porritt's review against another edition
lighthearted
sad
slow-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
5.0
THIS BOOK IS SO FUCKING GOOD OMG. archie and matilda<333 sonny and HannaH omg <333
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Child death, Pedophilia, and Sexual assault
Moderate: Cursing
Minor: Cancer, Drug abuse, Suicide, and Death of parent
laurenfrances's review against another edition
emotional
lighthearted
slow-paced
- 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
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Body shaming, and Child abuse
missredreads20's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
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: Child death
Moderate: Child abuse
__whatemilyread's review against another edition
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
sad
tense
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
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse and Child death
Moderate: Pedophilia and Rape
Minor: Death, Drug abuse, and Drug use