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cobaltbookshelf's review
1.0
I don’t really have a lot to say about this book other than this didn’t work for me. The book had potential and at times was engaging, but then the writing is clunky.
I found the characters to be really unlikable and honestly can’t be bothered to type a lengthy review because nothing worked for me.
ARC kindly provided by the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
I found the characters to be really unlikable and honestly can’t be bothered to type a lengthy review because nothing worked for me.
ARC kindly provided by the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
burrowsi1's review
emotional
hopeful
reflective
fast-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
4.0
chloeb23's review against another edition
dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
olivia_2508's review against another edition
dark
hopeful
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
nahyee's review against another edition
4.0
See my full review of this title on my blog: Books Under the Blanket (with a flashlight): https://booksundertheblanket.com/we-were-on-a-break/
Live on Aug 6, 2023
Live on Aug 6, 2023
twysbeek's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Rape, Murder, Death of parent, Adult/minor relationship, Cancer, Self harm, and Toxic relationship
Moderate: Toxic relationship
Terrorism--public bombing is also present (not a spoiler as the book literally opens with this event)emilywiese's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
dinx219's review against another edition
3.0
The title, cover, and summary drew me in, but this was hard to get through. This story was way heavier than I expected, with some characters that weren't really likable. I kept hoping it would somehow turn around, but it just left me with a heavy feeling. It's not that the writing was bad; it was just the content. There were a lot of serious topics throughout, and the female lead was pretty awful in a lot of ways. The male lead wasn't quite as bad, but he had several negative qualities as well. The story did end on a positive note, but it definitely doesn't make up for the rest. Not a big fan of this particular book, but would give the author another go on something else.
zoe42's review
emotional
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
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
4.0