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peachani's review against another edition
- 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
4.25
Graphic: Mental illness and Sexual content
Moderate: Cursing, Death of parent, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Racism, Body shaming, Outing, Medical content, Alcohol, Classism, Pregnancy, and Suicide
discarded_dust_jacket's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Again, that’s probably because I was reading out of sequence, but if the book is meant to be a spin-off capable of standing on it’s own, those things have to get explained on page? Idk, maybe I’m being unfair (like those people who make huge changes to online recipes then comment to complain it turned out bad).
But other than that, I enjoyed this! There were a lot of really beautiful, tender moments, and I think that’s where the book was really strong. I highlighted so many quotes that had me swooning and even getting a bit misty-eyed at times. I appreciated the focus on Olu’s depression and I loved the way that Griff handled him with such care and gentleness.
“I raise a slow hand toward his side, and when he doesn’t flinch or stiffen or go cold in front of me, I touch him. Press my palm against his body and wait patiently for an answer. That’s me: patient. I’ll be so fucking patient for you.”
Graphic: Sexual content and Mental illness
Moderate: Outing and Suicide
Minor: Pregnancy, Misogyny, and Injury/Injury detail
mayareadsxo's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Moderate: Outing, Death, and Death of parent
Minor: Suicide, Panic attacks/disorders, and Toxic relationship
brigid_reads_romance's review against another edition
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Graphic: Grief
Moderate: Classism and Outing
Minor: Suicide
30something_reads's review against another edition
4.25
I seem to be going through the backlist before getting to her recent work but I absolutely loved this one! (Have not read the other books in this series though.)
MM Contemporary Romance
Age gap (10 years)
Small town (village) vibes
Opposites attract
Delightful banter
Depression rep and (as always) characters with healthy mindsets surrounding therapy and seeking help.
Griffin and Olu were so sweet and achingly romantic and I love them both fiercely.
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Mental illness
Minor: Homophobia and Outing
galleytrot's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
FORMAT: Audio
Olu has lost a part of himself after a gross betrayal of trust, and it is impacting his desire for intimacy in the very worst way. His behaviour is growing more aggressive, unpredictable, and self-sabotaging as he lashes out over the loss of something so integral to his being. The libido is there, but a disconnect between brain and body turns every opportunity into a non-starter, leaving him functionally asexual.
Graphic: Mental illness and Sexual content
Moderate: Classism, Cursing, Death of parent, Alcohol, Bullying, Dysphoria, Misogyny, Panic attacks/disorders, Pregnancy, Suicide, Drug use, Homophobia, Injury/Injury detail, and Outing
Minor: Car accident, Lesbophobia, and Biphobia
contrapasso's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Graphic: Grief and Mental illness
Moderate: Outing, Suicidal thoughts, and Death of parent
Minor: Bullying, Classism, Emotional abuse, and Injury/Injury detail
deidrelj's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
3.5
Graphic: Outing
Moderate: Mental illness, Grief, Death of parent, Classism, and Bullying
Minor: Suicide and Injury/Injury detail
trishnasaha's review against another edition
- 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
4.75
Graphic: Death of parent and Outing
Moderate: Suicide
Minor: Child abuse
kimalah's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Bullying, Homophobia, and Outing