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grace33's review against another edition
- 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
Graphic: Infidelity and Sexual content
Moderate: Toxic relationship, Violence, Gaslighting, and Alcohol
Minor: Emotional abuse
callidoralblack's review against another edition
- Loveable characters? Yes
Moderate: Infidelity, Sexual content, and Toxic relationship
Minor: Bullying, Cursing, Panic attacks/disorders, Medical content, Grief, Gaslighting, and Alcohol
elizabeth_lepore's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
Graphic: Infidelity and Sexual content
Moderate: Toxic relationship and Alcohol
Minor: Violence
beckyyreadss's review against another edition
- 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
Graphic: Cursing, Infidelity, and Sexual content
Moderate: Toxic relationship, Violence, and Alcohol
Minor: Emotional abuse, Vomit, and Abandonment
thevanessa's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
1.75
✨She’s not like other girls✨
✨He’s not like other guys✨
✨And they remind you of that in every chapter with great detail✨
🫠
Graphic: Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Toxic friendship, and Alcohol
sdupont's review against another edition
- 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
Graphic: Infidelity
Moderate: Toxic relationship and Violence
Minor: Vomit
lexiemoon321's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Okay, I want to go ahead and get my only problem with the book: the romance between the two main characters just completely undermines what the book is trying to talk about: that love isn't real. But besides that...I liked it! If there is one thing that I have noticed with Lynn Painter is that she writes the most HILARIOUS banter. I think overall this was a really cute read and one that you can read in one sitting!
Graphic: Cursing, Infidelity, and Sexual content
Moderate: Toxic relationship, Gaslighting, and Alcohol
Minor: Emotional abuse, Vomit, and Abandonment
dianaschmidty's review against another edition
- 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
5.0
First of all, Sophie and Max were absolutely adorable! Like, I was giggling anytime they interacted because they just seemed SO GOOD TOGETHER! Like with all of Lynn Painter’s books, the dialogue/banter was phenomenal! And for Max and Sophie specifically, I loved their foundation as instant-besties. I feel like it made the transition of them going from friends to something more so seem less because it felt natural given their connection.
This book was also just hilarious! Between their constantly riffing of each other and the insane situations they find themselves in, I never stopped laughing! The whole concept of The Objectors is amazing and honestly feels like it needs to exist! I actually know multiple people that have gotten married because they felt they couldn’t cancel and then quickly divorced. If only The Objectors (TM) were around!
Also, speaking of The Objectors, I have a bone to pick with Berkley. Berkley, why did you change the title? The OG title of The Objectors fits the book so much better! Happily Never After is a fine title, I guess, but The Objectors fits Max and Sophie’s story SO WELL! In my head, I’ll forever call it The Objectors in my mind.
Overall, this will be one of my favorite books of the year!
Thank you so much to Lynn Painter, Berkley, and Edelweiss for providing me access to this book!!
Graphic: Infidelity and Sexual content
Moderate: Toxic relationship