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knkayaktel's review against another edition
2.5
I don’t know how to feel. did I cry? yes. did I like it? I guess. did I hate it. absolutely.
I was mostly enjoying the first 3/4 (despite thinking the FMC was annoying) but the last quarter ruined it for me.Brandon dying pissed me off. I think just as much could have been accomplished by him being hurt and surging too. the whole getting together and pining after each other while dealing with the death seems tacky to me, maybe it happens in real life too, but I hated it. I cried for Sloane, I was more invested in their relationship which DIED than the characters it was supposed to be about. idk if I want to read Sloane find her person in the next book.
I was mostly enjoying the first 3/4 (despite thinking the FMC was annoying) but the last quarter ruined it for me.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief, Injury/Injury detail, Infertility, Car accident, and Death
Minor: Pregnancy
fabphryne's review against another edition
emotional
medium-paced
- 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
3.0
I’ve loved other books by this author, but had a hard time with the immaturity of the characters in the beginning. I was also incredibly frustrated by Kristin’s absolute unwillingness to talk to Jacob about her concerns. The twist was incredibly graphic and while I did appreciate how well several difficult subjects were handled I just found myself too often wanting to send all the characters to therapy. It was fine. I’m not upset I read it. But it just wasn’t a hit for me.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Car accident, Injury/Injury detail, Infertility, and Chronic illness
Minor: Sexism
anafora159's review against another edition
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
1.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Infertility, Grief, and Car accident
meganremy's review against another edition
emotional
funny
sad
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
4.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Infertility and Death
keppers_jax's review against another edition
emotional
funny
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content, Medical trauma, and Infertility
_hannahbo's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
sad
fast-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
4.0
It’s funny having read these books out of order and knowing where Kristen and Josh ended up. Even with that knowledge, this book was adorable and heartfelt and sad in the way Abby Jimenez always crafts her stories.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death
Moderate: Infertility
Minor: Mental illness
macintasha's review against another edition
emotional
funny
inspiring
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Infertility
Minor: Emotional abuse
rachelc1012's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
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
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Infertility
Moderate: Death
nanimao's review against another edition
emotional
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
Infertility issues were handled in a one-sided patriarchal way without honest communication or respect for the feelings of others. The conflict was drawn out to the point any sane man would have left and a sad plot twist made the book too long to be enjoyable. I think the caricature of 'evil Mom' was created to explain our heroine's focus on being seen as perfect over being honest. Kristin objectifies and abuses Josh, which isn't resolved in spite of the high page count, and the whole book left me feeling sad.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Infertility
beplante's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
sad
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
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death and Infertility