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jpoole08's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
ktppp's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
3.75
Easy breezy fun read!
bepettiford's review
emotional
funny
lighthearted
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
kelsimarirobb's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
gilliansuhre's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
pech's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
ljotritabaugh's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
russejenn's review against another edition
funny
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
I’m torn on this one. On one hand, I thought it was well written and I enjoyed bouncing between perspectives. On the other hand, it felt a bit hollow. We don’t spend enough time with any character to really get to know them, and the central romance feels very under developed. Also, the mother is cartoonishly horrible, but learns nothing. Everyone is just like ‘oh that’s just mummy, having a tantrum and ruining everyone’s lives.’ The central conflict of the book is also conveniently resolved through no action of any of the MCs, so I kept wondering how the book would have ended if things didn’t perfectly fall into place.
Finally, I don’t know if I was supposed to, but I have no sympathy for rich people losing their money. Like ‘oh no I bought an ice sculpture castle for my daughter’s wedding and now we’re broke.’ Even Eden was hard to relate to because she still lived an extremely privileged life.
Finally, I don’t know if I was supposed to, but I have no sympathy for rich people losing their money. Like ‘oh no I bought an ice sculpture castle for my daughter’s wedding and now we’re broke.’ Even Eden was hard to relate to because she still lived an extremely privileged life.
abstab's review against another edition
4.0
super engaging and fun but a little long and hard to keep track of all the characters