hancaavdic's reviews
322 reviews
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Graphic: Self harm, Physical abuse, Sexual content, Gore, Misogyny, Torture, Trafficking, Adult/minor relationship, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Murder, Sexism, Sexual assault, Classism, Death, Sexual harassment, Violence, Sexual violence, Suicide, and Toxic relationship
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
Graphic: Death, Domestic abuse, Mental illness, Murder, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Violence, Gaslighting, Blood, Child abuse, Sexual violence, Drug use, Misogyny, Addiction, Alcohol, Gun violence, Toxic relationship, Alcoholism, Drug abuse, Emotional abuse, Cursing, Sexual content, and Stalking
Moderate: Pregnancy
- 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
Plot: it’s there. We have a plot. Very straight to the point, well thought about and planned through.
Setting: I love the summer coastal vibes honestly. I was living through them all vicariously. Very fitting for the story and the characters. And I also love that the reader can experience each location through different stages of Harriet’s life. From San Fran to NYC, to Maine to Indiana and Montana… each one is unique and detailed just enough to differentiate from the last and next.
Characterization: Uhm, probably my FAVORITE. Main characters are to die for, but also the entire group of friends—oh my god. They all have a backstory, so we see who they are outside the group, why and how the way they are, etc.. They have depth!!! And how they all communicate with one another isn’t cheesy, and it’s realistic. Main characters Harriet and Wyn have development; you can see them grow and change through life's constant ups and downs.
Themes: romance, found family 🥺🫶🏻, self love and discovery, healing, growth, the meaning of home…
Tropes: second chance, miscommunication (which was honestly the only thing that bothered me; it felt reallllly drawn out and was annoying, but with any other romance book with the same trope, that’s what you get lol…) one shared bed, childhood/teen love, first love.
Also, this reminded me way too much of Love & Other Words. Like, almost exactly the same… this, along with the miscommunication trope I’m not a fan of, is why I gave it 4 stars.
Graphic: Alcohol, Death, and Death of parent
Minor: Pregnancy
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
Graphic: Torture, Sexism, Gaslighting, Misogyny, Death, Domestic abuse, Murder, and Blood
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
- 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
Moderate: Death of parent
Minor: Emotional abuse, Alcoholism, Grief, Death of parent, Domestic abuse, Toxic relationship, and Car accident