Reviews tagging 'Chronic illness'

Book Lovers, by Emily Henry

11 reviews

bestienicoley's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny lighthearted 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

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content

Moderate: Grief, Chronic illness, and Death of parent

horizonous's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful lighthearted

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.75

Apart from some small little nitpicky things I had a really good time with this 😊

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death of parent, Grief, and Sexual content

Moderate: Pregnancy, Bullying, Vomit, Medical content, and Panic attacks/disorders

Minor: Infidelity, Sexual harassment, Chronic illness, and Misogyny

◦ Chronic illness: Stroke

emmysforeverbooked's review against another edition

adventurous emotional hopeful lighthearted mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

I cannot explain how much I loved this book. I saw so much of myself in Nora and Libby reminded me of my own sister so it really just kind of hit close to home. I think both Nora and Libby were very well written. I think Charlie was just such a beautiful love interest. The only reason I haven't rated this 5 stars was because of the slight love triangle element to it. I wasn't a fan of Charlie's cousin at all and that part of the story just kind of annoyed me lol. But other than that, I just absolutely adored this book.

EDIT: I just finished this for a second time and these are my thoughts this time lol

This is my second time finishing this book and it wrecked me this time more than it did the first time 😭🤚🏻

If you want a grumpy x grumpy, city folks in a small town romance, please read this book. Emily Henry's writing style is so mwah and even if you don't like the main characters (couldn't be me tho) the side characters are genuinely the light of my life.

Please read this book, you will thank me later 🫶🏻💙🧡

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death of parent and Grief

Moderate: Cursing, Pregnancy, Sexual content, and Alcohol

Minor: Chronic illness and Medical content

Spoiler

I wasn't quite sure if I should put "Chronic Illness" or not, but this warning is in regards to Charlie's father who I believe had a stroke (it's been a little bit since I read this lol) and was wheelchair bound.

Spoiler

Something else I will mention is that there is mild to moderate estranged parent mentions. It is mentioned that Nora and Libby weren't old enough to remember their father by the time he left. It's also mentioned that Charlie's father in the book is actually not his bio dad. Just a couple things to keep in mind if estranged parent mentions are triggering for you!

nehanaomi's review against another edition

emotional funny lighthearted 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

i knew it would end like that and i loved it

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Grief, Medical content, Pregnancy, Abandonment, Chronic illness, Cursing, Death of parent, Alcohol, and Sexual content

mallory10100's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted reflective relaxing 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? It's complicated

5.0

WOW i loved this book so much! a perfect mix of beach read and people we meet on vacation, while still completely original. if you love classic hallmark stories you’d love this one! i loved that Charlie was an editor as i will be a newspaper editor starting in september :) also LOVE that one of the main characters is named Libby as that’s my dog’s name 🥰

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Chronic illness, Pregnancy, Cursing, Sexual content, Abandonment, Death, Death of parent, Grief, and Mental illness

Moderate: Alcohol

Minor: Rape, Murder, and Vomit

10/10 emily henry you never miss

erynlasbelin'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? No

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death of parent, Cursing, Grief, and Pregnancy

Moderate: Panic attacks/disorders, Alcohol, and Medical content

Minor: Chronic illness, Car accident, Sexual harassment, and Vomit

jessica_pond's review against another edition

emotional funny lighthearted relaxing 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? No

4.5

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Sexual content, Pregnancy, Grief, and Death of parent

Minor: Chronic illness and Panic attacks/disorders

oflifeandstuff's review against another edition

funny lighthearted 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

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Chronic illness, Pregnancy, and Alcohol

Moderate: Death of parent and Medical content

Minor: Vomit

cozyreadsandcoffee's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful reflective fast-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 A MUST READ

It is not just a romance, but it also explores the bond of sisterhood, family, balance of work/home life, and understanding the importance of following your passions. 

The romance is also super cute between Nora and Charlie! Nora allowing herself to explore romance while understanding her role as big sister felt super relatable. Emily Henry's writing with sparkling dialogue, complex characters felt so real. 

read if you enjoy books, exploring family dynamics, and cute romances that are just a little more than a hallmark movie. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content, Panic attacks/disorders, Death, Mental illness, Abandonment, Toxic relationship, Chronic illness, Infidelity, Gaslighting, Death of parent, Grief, Pregnancy, Cursing, Medical content, Alcohol, and Emotional abuse

sunsetcity's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful lighthearted sad fast-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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Panic attacks/disorders, Chronic illness, Grief, Death of parent, and Gaslighting