The design and UX isn't done, Rob and Abbie, okkurrrr! 😌
prairieraven's review against another edition
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
1.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Biphobia, Body shaming, Grief, Infertility, Misogyny, Toxic friendship, Vomit, Classism, Cursing, Mental illness, Addiction, Alcohol, Alcoholism, Bullying, Drug use, Eating disorder, Emotional abuse, Fatphobia, Infidelity, Miscarriage, Panic attacks/disorders, Pregnancy, Sexism, Sexual content, and Toxic relationship
kmsander4's review against another edition
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
This book is messy. Maggie is a trainwreck - and that might be putting it lightly. She is tragic, her life is falling apart, and she continually ensures she burns everything to the ground. But, like a phoenix, she rises.
The way Monica tells Maggie's story about love, loss, grief, and finding oneself in the midst of a personal tragedy is brilliant. As a reader, you don't always like Maggie. Honestly, I spent much of the book actively hating her and wanting her to grow up, but that's not fair. I've never been in her shoes, maybe I too would become an insane person that annoys every single person in my life after a divorce. (I hope to never find out!)
I just loved the realness of the story. There was nothing extravagant about the story, it was just a messy depiction of something that quite literally happens every single day. I don't think we appreciate stories like that enough.
I'll be suggesting this one to all of my friends. As we navigate our 30s, I feel like there are pieces of Maggie's story that each and every single one of us can relate to, regardless of our relationship status.
Bonus points, of course, for the Canadian content! I always love when I can recognize the backdrop for the novel I'm reading.
The way Monica tells Maggie's story about love, loss, grief, and finding oneself in the midst of a personal tragedy is brilliant. As a reader, you don't always like Maggie. Honestly, I spent much of the book actively hating her and wanting her to grow up, but that's not fair. I've never been in her shoes, maybe I too would become an insane person that annoys every single person in my life after a divorce. (I hope to never find out!)
I just loved the realness of the story. There was nothing extravagant about the story, it was just a messy depiction of something that quite literally happens every single day. I don't think we appreciate stories like that enough.
I'll be suggesting this one to all of my friends. As we navigate our 30s, I feel like there are pieces of Maggie's story that each and every single one of us can relate to, regardless of our relationship status.
Bonus points, of course, for the Canadian content! I always love when I can recognize the backdrop for the novel I'm reading.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Panic attacks/disorders
Minor: Medical content
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