Reviews tagging 'Grief'

Part of Your World by Abby Jimenez

14 reviews

amanda_reads13's review against another edition

emotional lighthearted 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

5.0

Alexis' world has just been thrown upside down. The cause: Daniel the handsome carpenter who rescued her when she drove into a ditch. 

I loved this book. I adored everything about it. Though it dealt with some heavy subjects, it was so heartwarming and adorable! 

Daniel and Alexis make no sense together. They are from completely opposite worlds, yet they just fit perfectly together. You can't help but root for them. They face insurmountable odds, but they are meant to be. 

Daniel is such a selfless, compassionate, and thoughtful man. He is a carpenter who runs a bnb and is also mayor of Wakan. All he wants to do is to take care of those he loves. He would drop everything to be at Alexi' side. Plus he has a baby goat in PJs ...

Alexis comes from a family of world renowned doctors. It was so frustrating to see her put father's demands above her own needs and wants, but she was probably suffering from PTSD from years of abuse.  I loved seeing her journey to heal from the emotional abuse she suffered as a child and with her ex. Through her relationship with Daniel and being around the people of his town, she learns to heal and finally finds her voice. She goes from a very timid and anxious woman, to one who embraces her worth and power. 

One of my favourite parts of this book was the found family aspect. Blood isn't everything, Alexis' mom and dad certainly proved that. The town of Wakan is like one big family who are there for each other through thick and thin. And Bri was such an incredible friend for Alexis. 

Tropes: age gap, opposites attract, found families. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Gaslighting, Grief, Misogyny, Abandonment, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Emotional abuse, Infidelity, and Toxic friendship

torturedreadersdept's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying, Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, Medical content, Physical abuse, Pregnancy, Classism, Cursing, Mental illness, Domestic abuse, Dysphoria, Car accident, Grief, Injury/Injury detail, Sexual content, and Toxic relationship

Minor: Infidelity, Toxic relationship, Terminal illness, and Suicidal thoughts

kimveach's review

emotional funny hopeful inspiring reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

I've finally realized what makes a romance a good book for me.  It's when the book deals with issues outside the quest for the "right guy." This book does that by dealing with the protagonist's lifetime of emotional abuse, her recovery from it, and ultimately figuring out what she wants her life to look like.  
Throw in a touch of magic and plenty of humor, and I'm a fan.  And I learned how a male should properly take a picture of a "special" area in a laugh-out-loud scene!

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Toxic relationship, Misogyny, Body shaming, Pregnancy, Sexism, Emotional abuse, Bullying, Grief, Physical abuse, Gaslighting, Blood, Classism, Domestic abuse, and Injury/Injury detail

Moderate: Child abuse, Infidelity, Cursing, Medical trauma, Medical content, and Sexual content

lanie2024's review

emotional funny slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Emotional abuse, Toxic relationship, Medical content, Misogyny, Classism, Domestic abuse, and Physical abuse

Moderate: Pregnancy and Grief

Minor: Infidelity and Addiction

atamano's review against another edition

emotional 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

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Toxic relationship, Emotional abuse, Classism, Gaslighting, Domestic abuse, and Bullying

Moderate: Misogyny, Grief, Physical abuse, Sexual content, Pregnancy, Body shaming, Sexism, and Medical content

Minor: Infidelity, Injury/Injury detail, Alcohol, Death, Child death, and Chronic illness

theonlybaillie's review against another edition

emotional funny medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No

4.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Toxic relationship, Gaslighting, and Emotional abuse

Moderate: Classism, Toxic friendship, Sexual content, and Physical abuse

Minor: Infidelity, Panic attacks/disorders, Alcohol, Body shaming, Child abuse, Grief, Medical content, and Mental illness

alexisgarcia's review

funny hopeful relaxing slow-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

4.0

i did not expect to like this, but i did like it quite a bit, and even teared up at one point??? alexis really pushed the “we’re from different worlds” narrative a little too much and it did start to get a little annoying. but despite that, it was really fast and enjoyable. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Grief, Sexism, Sexual content, Gaslighting, Misogyny, Alcohol, Classism, Cursing, and Toxic relationship

marinajonesreads's review

challenging emotional hopeful inspiring sad tense slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

I felt a part of their world. I felt the stakes were real and the traumas authentic. TW:domestic abuse. I think the author handled such a sensitive topic so well and it made sense she consulted with people beforehand. I love that she showed how debilitating it can be to live up to legacy and how this pair navigates it. 

It was a nice read to listen to while doing work but it absolutely made me pause at times because the gravity of it all. That’s the sign of a good story. 

I also loved that we never got an explanation for it but Wakan is absolutely haunted. 1000% 😂 

I cannot read wait to read the next in the series. I’m sure I’ll be just as charmed.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Body shaming, Gaslighting, Grief, Classism, Domestic abuse, and Bullying

Moderate: Infidelity

nykolereads's review

emotional funny hopeful 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

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Gaslighting, Toxic relationship, Grief, and Domestic abuse

cady_sass's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny hopeful lighthearted reflective 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

5.0

Guys, I did it. I finally found a romance worthy of 5 stars. So. Cute. I. Could. Die. 
I loved everything about this. I read it in one sitting, stayed up until 2am to finish because I couldn’t go to bed during the inevitable third act fallout and needed, really NEEDED, to see the happy ending. Wholesome and adorable with the perfect amount of spice. And an adorable mess of a deaf dog. What’s not to love? 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Domestic abuse, Medical content, Physical abuse, Violence, Toxic relationship, Death, Death of parent, Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, Grief, Medical trauma, Sexual content, Stalking, and Toxic friendship