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squirrel_reader's review
emotional
funny
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Drug use, Self harm, and Alcoholism
tinytike_sela's review
challenging
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
As someone who deeply loves movies this was a book I found myself really enjoying because it deconstructed the usual romance movie tropes, while also validating them.
I'm giving this book a 4.75. I really appreciated the notes on needing real life perspective and experience to be portrayed in media. However, there is a piece of me that longed to know Harry's back story with his parents. Although, I get that that is part of life and some closures are not so clear cut and we don't get all the answers.
Regardless, as a child of divorce, who also had a similar relationship with my father. The message on choice was so refreshing, and honestly, validating.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Alcoholism, Addiction, Suicidal thoughts, and Self harm
lonely_leafairy's review
adventurous
emotional
funny
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
This was such a… crazy, rollercoaster of emotions.
The characters are all so lovable, we see very great character development, and the end is just…. Perfect. How is it so perfect?
There are so many plot twists that keep you interested and intrigued. I had to skip a page because of second-hand embarrassment, that’s how good Holly Bourne is at writing.
I would recommend this book very much so, but it does include a lot of sensitive topics that you might wanna skip/just not read the book.
The characters are all so lovable, we see very great character development, and the end is just…. Perfect. How is it so perfect?
There are so many plot twists that keep you interested and intrigued. I had to skip a page because of second-hand embarrassment, that’s how good Holly Bourne is at writing.
I would recommend this book very much so, but it does include a lot of sensitive topics that you might wanna skip/just not read the book.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying and Toxic relationship
Moderate: Blood, Sexual harassment, Grief, Sexual violence, Gore, and Sexual content
Minor: Alcoholism, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail
The biggest warning about this book is probably the sexual content, it describes sex somewhat descriptively. Reminder to self to put in ‘sexual pages’ in desc.kayleejanes's review against another edition
emotional
sad
medium-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? It's complicated
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcohol, Alcoholism, Toxic relationship, Sexual content, Suicide attempt, Drug use, Mental illness, Self harm, Addiction, and Blood
librocubicularist_x's review
funny
inspiring
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Self harm, Alcoholism, and Suicidal thoughts
Moderate: Drug use and Alcohol
Minor: Addiction
marttrm91's review
emotional
hopeful
fast-paced
- 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
Content Warnings
Graphic: Self harm and Alcoholism
liz_not_bennet's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
reflective
sad
tense
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
3.75
Loved the feminist opinions and values, they seemed genuine.
Great humour.
Loved the ending.
Now that I'm writing this, I think I'll change my rating to something higher.
Great humour.
Loved the ending.
Now that I'm writing this, I think I'll change my rating to something higher.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Blood, Abandonment, and Drug use
Moderate: Infidelity and Self harm
mariam_rizvii's review
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
"The only love I needed to invest in right now was one with myself... because I'd realised I was the only person who could give me a happily-ever-after."
So happy with the ending, we love a strong female lead who ends up putting herself first. The growth and overall character development with Audrey was so strong and honestly really inspiring to read about.
So happy with the ending, we love a strong female lead who ends up putting herself first. The growth and overall character development with Audrey was so strong and honestly really inspiring to read about.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcoholism, Drug use, and Suicidal thoughts
xlaurareads's review
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- 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
this really was one of the best books i read this year. i adore harry and audrey and i love them together. the kind of lovestory as displayed in the book is one of the most realistic ones i've ever read and i loved it so so much! there were so many ups and downs and love and frustration and jealousy and just everything. it was just an incredibly amazing book which made me laugh a lot and cry even more in the end. i'm not a 100% sure how i feel about the ending yet although i totally love audrey for walking away like a badass bitch and choosing herself over the guy. we need more of this in romance books and movies! now on my list of books i'll never stop recommending.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Mental illness, Sexual content, Alcoholism, and Alcohol
justme12xx's review
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
This book is so good. I love this book with my whole heart. (Possible slight spoliers ahead) Audrey and Harry's love story had me rooting for them right from when they first met. Everything about it was so predictable and cheesy but I loved it so much. I never thought I'd enjoy something so cheesy but this book just did it for me.
Harry's zombie movie was a great way to expand Audrey and His relationship. It was such a smart way to tie Harry's friends into the relationship. Rosie being the like "villain" is great with Milo being the like backround past villain in Audrey's life. The girls and how they and Audrey's relationship changes again and again over the course of the book. Leroy being that one person we all need in our life I fell in love with him the second he was mentioned. All of Audrey's family problems. If you can't tell I just love this book.
The last chapter made me tear up a slight bit and it's not even because it's really sad but I knew what was gonna happen and (spoliers major spoliers) then when it actually happened and I knew it was over I wasn't okay. I'd been rooting for their relationship and then it happened and I was so happy and then it all fell apart a matter of days later. Harry's movie he makes her made me feel something and then when she leaves the tears did start coming up. I didn't actually cry but I did tear up because it was just so sad.(end of spoliers)
Please read this book because it's so great. A great romance book just so good. If you can't tell I like this book alot.
Harry's zombie movie was a great way to expand Audrey and His relationship. It was such a smart way to tie Harry's friends into the relationship. Rosie being the like "villain" is great with Milo being the like backround past villain in Audrey's life. The girls and how they and Audrey's relationship changes again and again over the course of the book. Leroy being that one person we all need in our life I fell in love with him the second he was mentioned. All of Audrey's family problems. If you can't tell I just love this book.
The last chapter made me tear up a slight bit and it's not even because it's really sad but I knew what was gonna happen and (spoliers major spoliers) then when it actually happened and I knew it was over I wasn't okay. I'd been rooting for their relationship and then it happened and I was so happy and then it all fell apart a matter of days later. Harry's movie he makes her made me feel something and then when she leaves the tears did start coming up. I didn't actually cry but I did tear up because it was just so sad.(end of spoliers)
Please read this book because it's so great. A great romance book just so good. If you can't tell I like this book alot.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcoholism, Self harm, Alcohol, Blood, and Suicide attempt
Moderate: Toxic relationship, Drug use, Emotional abuse, and Sexual content
Minor: Addiction and Infidelity