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lost_windsock's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
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? It's complicated
5.0
This book was every bit the sprawling soap opera I didn't know I was looking for. Instead of picking one event to focus on for the story, we got to actually follow Daniel through it, seeing bits about his job, his family, his friends, and it made the story so much richer. This book was full of scenes that most other authors skip because they're not terribly significant, but I think that was my favorite thing about it. It sculpted these characters and made them feel more real by showing the nothings in between. It had the perfect amount of drama and sweetness, and I loved it.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Homophobia, and Sexual content
Moderate: Car accident, Death of parent, and Alcohol
ashleycmms's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcoholism, Death, Hate crime, Homophobia, Sexual content, Grief, Car accident, and Death of parent
Moderate: Infidelity, Toxic relationship, Violence, and Vomit
Minor: Suicide attempt
buttermellow's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
hopeful
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
Content Warnings
Graphic: Homophobia
Moderate: Emotional abuse, Hate crime, Infidelity, and Death of parent
Minor: Cancer and Car accident
bireads's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Hate crime and Homophobia
rearic's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
I love the couple, but the book got boring at times.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Homophobia and Sexual content
tiptoedreams's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
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
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Hate crime, Homophobia, and Physical abuse
Moderate: Emotional abuse
Minor: Suicide attempt and Death of parent
In the first few pages of the book a dog is hit by a car,lillybus's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Homophobia
words_i_read's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
sad
tense
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
3.5
Content Warnings
Minor: Homophobia
_isabel_'s review against another edition
emotional
funny
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
"In the Middle of Somewhere" was delightful and romantic, hopeful and sweet, with a touch of angst.
I knew I was going to love it as soon as I read the blurb. It has one of my favourite character tropes of all time: snarky bundle of nerves meets gentle giant with a protective streak.
I loved both of the MCs, especially Daniel: his insecurities and his "it's too good to be true" mindset resonated with me quite a bit. I really really loved him and Rex together: they had tons of chemistry and some very sweet moments. They were, however, very bad at communicating at times and I didn't much care for some of their reasonings.
The secondary characters were lovely: Ginger owns my heart (I'm very VERY curious to read about her) and Will and Leo were wonderful too.
The book has, virtually, no plot other than this: it's the story of how two slightly messed up, insecure men meet and fall in love. I love stories like this, but I guess after my whole Grishaverse full-immersion I kind of missed having some sort of structured plot. The second part of the novel had a bit more action and angst, and some interesting reveals that I'm curious to see unfold in the next books.
I knew I was going to love it as soon as I read the blurb. It has one of my favourite character tropes of all time: snarky bundle of nerves meets gentle giant with a protective streak.
I loved both of the MCs, especially Daniel: his insecurities and his "it's too good to be true" mindset resonated with me quite a bit. I really really loved him and Rex together: they had tons of chemistry and some very sweet moments. They were, however, very bad at communicating at times and I didn't much care for some of their reasonings.
The secondary characters were lovely: Ginger owns my heart (I'm very VERY curious to read about her) and Will and Leo were wonderful too.
The book has, virtually, no plot other than this: it's the story of how two slightly messed up, insecure men meet and fall in love. I love stories like this, but I guess after my whole Grishaverse full-immersion I kind of missed having some sort of structured plot. The second part of the novel had a bit more action and angst, and some interesting reveals that I'm curious to see unfold in the next books.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Homophobia
craftyhilary's review against another edition
dark
emotional
hopeful
tense
slow-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
This was just gorgeous. My heart ached for Daniel and Rex as they struggled toward each other despite the weight of their pasts. Extremely high heat factor, beautifully written.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence
Moderate: Emotional abuse and Homophobia
Minor: Suicide attempt and Death of parent
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