A review by starcrossreverie
August and Everything After by Jennifer Salvato Doktorski

emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted reflective sad tense fast-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

5.0

The first chapter almost made me drop the book, and I'm so glad I didn't. If you like Fiona from Shameless then you'll like Quinn in this book.

She rushes into relationships to deal with the guilt surrounding her best friend's death, and that's what happens in the first couple of chapters. I didn't like how quickly she revealed parts of her trauma to Malcolm, her love interest, when before it'll say she's trying to hide from her past.

This story was surprisingly good and addicting. The writing is simple and easy to read, which helps me get lost into the story ❤️ I couldn't put it down, plus my Libby hold was about to expire in 2 days so I refused to not finish this book in time and I'm so glad I did!

I love all of the characters and their relationships with each other. There are actually female friendships for Quinn, and ones that felt genuine! So rare in the other romance books I've read!

I don't know what genre this book falls under but I love it a lot. A girl finding herself and healing from her traumatic past, and finding new support systems while re-bridging old ones. It's so cozy and feel-good.

The sex scene also helps me realize that I love vague sex scenes where every movement isn't given details. It was two paragraphs long with the only thing being described was Quinn's feelings, which was great!

And oh god, the nicknames. What is it with romance books and their need to give nicknames longer than the woman's name. Her name is Quinn and the nickname Malcolm gives her is Cat's Eye. WHAT, COME ON lmaoo It's so dumb.

Overall, this story is wonderful and I love it a lot! Will definitely be buying it to have a physical copy once I get a job haha ❤️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
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