snovella's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
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? No
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Pregnancy, Grief, and Miscarriage
laheath'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? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
This was such an emotional story, it was sometimes hard to read but very worth it. Early in the book, the title character's fiancé is killed. Much of the book addresses how she processes her grief and how her family and friends stand by her. She very slowly begins to see how others are moving on with their lives and she's still idealizing her lost relationship. The ending was predictable in a good way, but I found myself thinking it was too abrupt, though it's hard to say how the story should have continued from there.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief
Moderate: Pregnancy, Medical trauma, and Car accident
Minor: Injury/Injury detail and Alcohol
maggies's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
hopeful
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
What a beautiful, heartbreaking, and ultimately sanguine story, with full characters making hard decisions and expressing big emotions. I did not want it to end. Josie Silver's writing never erred, and Olivia Vinall's narration was so tender, bringing Lydia fully to life. Easily my favorite romance of 2022 so far.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief and Death
Moderate: Miscarriage, Car accident, Injury/Injury detail, and Pregnancy
Minor: Abandonment
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