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rebakesl's review against another edition
dark
hopeful
lighthearted
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
2.75
Ugh, I so badly wanted to love this book. I’ve been looking forward to Henry and Clara’s story the whole series and I really love their personalities, but this story left something (or maybe somethings) to be desired. Their love story lacked depth and substance, and it felt like the author was just rushing to pump out the last novel. It followed a similar recipe for pace and spice and drama/resolution as the previous 5, but it just didn’t hold the same magic for me as some of the others. Also, WAY too much pregnancy at the end— how many people need to be pregnant at once, and all at the end. I realize it’s a tender topic for me in this season anyway, but it seemed like overkill.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Cursing, Death, Sexual content, and Pregnancy
Moderate: Confinement, Emotional abuse, Gun violence, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Medical content, Grief, and Murder
Minor: Misogyny, Suicidal thoughts, Vomit, and Stalking
2blueshoes's review against another edition
emotional
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
A cute ending to a cute series, but this book was just too cute and sweet for me. And OMG the SHEER AMOUNT of pregnancy in this book is beyond words. So. Many. Babies. I lost track.
A few small things:
- It didn’t feel like Henry’s gift was integrated into his relationship in the way other hero’s were.
- hearing Clara speak her mind and have a bit of a cheeky side was great, but I wished she had a bigger role in this book besides “Henry’s cheerleader”
- It was really a “sunshine and sunshine” romance, rather than a “sunshine and grumpy person” romance.
All in all, there’s nothing wrong with this book, especially if you like super romantic, lovey dovey novels. It just wasn’t for me. I do like this author and will read more of her books if she writes them.
A few small things:
- It didn’t feel like Henry’s gift was integrated into his relationship in the way other hero’s were.
- hearing Clara speak her mind and have a bit of a cheeky side was great, but I wished she had a bigger role in this book besides “Henry’s cheerleader”
- It was really a “sunshine and sunshine” romance, rather than a “sunshine and grumpy person” romance.
All in all, there’s nothing wrong with this book, especially if you like super romantic, lovey dovey novels. It just wasn’t for me. I do like this author and will read more of her books if she writes them.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Pregnancy
Moderate: Child abuse, Cursing, Death, Emotional abuse, Gun violence, Sexual content, Xenophobia, Blood, and Murder
Minor: Torture, Vomit, Stalking, Toxic friendship, Abandonment, and Sexual harassment
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