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dianaschmidty's review
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Misogyny, Sexual harassment, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, and Gaslighting
Moderate: Grief, Alcohol, Infidelity, Toxic friendship, Death of parent, and Toxic relationship
leeyareads's review
5.0
HUGE FAN OF THIS. Will say that this was way heavier than I anticipated, with a lot of on page discussion and plot centering on workplace harassment, rape culture, assault, and loss of a loved one.
But if you can stomach the darker aspects of this book, the romance is super duper sweet. The hero was a bit of an asshole at times but once you kind of got inside of his character and what he's been through, it makes a little more sense.
Imagine if the hating game were set at Christmastime, and I feel like that's a pretty good summation of how this book feels in terms of plot, and in terms of the dynamics of the romance.
Highly recommend, very much in love with this
(ALSO THE HEROINE IS FROM MY HOMETOWN???)
But if you can stomach the darker aspects of this book, the romance is super duper sweet. The hero was a bit of an asshole at times but once you kind of got inside of his character and what he's been through, it makes a little more sense.
Imagine if the hating game were set at Christmastime, and I feel like that's a pretty good summation of how this book feels in terms of plot, and in terms of the dynamics of the romance.
Highly recommend, very much in love with this
(ALSO THE HEROINE IS FROM MY HOMETOWN???)
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual harassment and Sexual violence
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