compulsive_reader's review
Loved the beginning. But Riley is starting to grate on me. "Reckless" is not a full personality. And Harper has said twice now that Riley is just joy personified, but I'm not seeing it at all. He doesn't seem joyous at all. Just childish.
birdee_'s review
dark
emotional
funny
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? Yes
3.5
tbr_books's review
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
tense
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
4.25
Started this book without knowing what was about, and completely feel in love with the characters. There is not a lot of books with disability people, and being able to read something as beautiful as this love story, really gives some hope to reality.
nerida182's review
4.0
Such a sweet, smooshy story with a little soul crushing in between. Harper and Riley are just too perfect for each other
jennifox's review
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
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
2.5
This was heavy, but well done. I loved the characters and thought the pace of the romance was about right given the circumstances. It just wasn't very much fun to read though.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Ableism, Blood, Injury/Injury detail, Domestic abuse, Physical abuse, Violence, and Stalking
Moderate: Death of parent and Rape
gabs_cr's review
5.0
I found this today on my WTR and I can’t for the life of me remember how it ended up there, I gave it a blind chance and I do not regret it one bit! Beautifully emotional without being overwhelmingly angsty. I LOVED THIS ONE SO MUCH 10/5 STARS!!! ⭐️
duchessmerry's review
5.0
Riley is everything I love in a character.
He open, goofy and he loves big. There is never truly any doubt about his feelings because he doesn't play games.
<i>“You taught me how to see. I honestly don’t know why God gave me eyes before you came along, because I didn’t use them for a damn thing until I saw you.”</i>
This is probably going to end being one of my Top books of 2023 which also means my rating will probably change on it the longer I ruminate on it. This was a beautiful story about 2 broken souls that find each other when they least expect it. Their friendship was beautiful to watch develop and their love and acceptance of each other was on a whole other level.
He open, goofy and he loves big. There is never truly any doubt about his feelings because he doesn't play games.
<i>“You taught me how to see. I honestly don’t know why God gave me eyes before you came along, because I didn’t use them for a damn thing until I saw you.”</i>
This is probably going to end being one of my Top books of 2023 which also means my rating will probably change on it the longer I ruminate on it. This was a beautiful story about 2 broken souls that find each other when they least expect it. Their friendship was beautiful to watch develop and their love and acceptance of each other was on a whole other level.
egoomie's review
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
cassumler's review
4.0
Their banter was so much fun and their relationship was just so wonderful. Loved it!
bubblegrunge's review
challenging
emotional
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0