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amberinpieces'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
Moderate: Cursing, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Grief, and Alcohol
Minor: Alcoholism
mari1532's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
I loved Fren Falls # 1 (In the Event of Love) so when I heard that this book was coming out I immediately put it on hold at the library.
This book centres around Ben, Fern Falls's local bakery owner, and his unrequited love for friend and town mechanic, Adam, exploring friends to lovers and miscommunication troupes while highlighting the mental health practices of both main characters.
While I read this book in nearly one sitting and thoroughly enjoyed it. I did not enjoy it as much as the first book in the series. I think that my main struggle with this book was that it felt like the love story wasn't as central to the plot as I was expecting. The romance is a slow burn throughout the book, which is fine, but there were moments where it felt a bit like Ben's family drama was overshadowing the love story. That being said I do think that the family drama was an important part of the plot. Perhaps it was that the side characters pulled so much focus when they were on the page. Gma for example was hilarious and maybe is in a coven of witches? Or just a skilled mixologist.
I did enjoy the chemistry in this book between Adam and Ben and when they expressed their feelings for each other it made my heart melt. Kae really does have a way of articulating realistic, honest, and messy confessions of love.
I would recommend this book if you love romance novels that are well-written and have characters struggling with entirely relatable issues.
This book centres around Ben, Fern Falls's local bakery owner, and his unrequited love for friend and town mechanic, Adam, exploring friends to lovers and miscommunication troupes while highlighting the mental health practices of both main characters.
While I read this book in nearly one sitting and thoroughly enjoyed it. I did not enjoy it as much as the first book in the series. I think that my main struggle with this book was that it felt like the love story wasn't as central to the plot as I was expecting. The romance is a slow burn throughout the book, which is fine, but there were moments where it felt a bit like Ben's family drama was overshadowing the love story. That being said I do think that the family drama was an important part of the plot. Perhaps it was that the side characters pulled so much focus when they were on the page. Gma for example was hilarious and maybe is in a coven of witches? Or just a skilled mixologist.
I did enjoy the chemistry in this book between Adam and Ben and when they expressed their feelings for each other it made my heart melt. Kae really does have a way of articulating realistic, honest, and messy confessions of love.
I would recommend this book if you love romance novels that are well-written and have characters struggling with entirely relatable issues.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcoholism, Emotional abuse, Panic attacks/disorders, Toxic relationship, Gaslighting, Abandonment, and Alcohol
sglance9's review against another edition
emotional
funny
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
4.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Toxic relationship and Abandonment
Minor: Alcoholism
theespressoedition's review against another edition
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Drug use, Emotional abuse, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, and Alcohol
Moderate: Grief and Abandonment