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wordinessa's review against another edition
emotional
funny
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? It's complicated
4.5
This sweet romance novel ended up being a beautiful exploration of living your life to the fullest, no matter how much of it you think you might have left. It also grapples with how to deal with the possibility that your partner may die of a terminal illness, and the toll that anticipatory grief can have on both partners. It doesn't sound like fodder for a romance novel, but Jimenez's characters are happy,, vivacious, and inspiring - you want to root for their romance from the very beginning. I was slightly disappointed by the ending, but you know it's going to be a happily ever after, so there are only so many ways this story can go!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Chronic illness
Moderate: Grief, Drug abuse, Vomit, and Addiction
kellydarla's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Drug use, Medical content, Terminal illness, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Death of parent, Death, Drug abuse, Excrement, Grief, and Addiction
Minor: Pregnancy and Vomit
sebrittainclark's review
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
This is a wonderful romance set in the same world as The Friend Zone and Happy Ever After Playlist. Vanessa is a travel vlogger who has unexpectedly taken custody of her newborn niece, but even that isn't as unexpected as her super hot neighbor Adrian showing up to help her out one night when the baby won't stop crying. Their relationship builds really slowly and wonderfully throughout the book.
This does have a HEA, though the book definitely makes you doubt it at times. I do wish the ending had been longer. I would have loved more of the last chapter and epilogue, but it's a wonderful romance that, like all Jimenez's novels, made me laugh and cry.
This does have a HEA, though the book definitely makes you doubt it at times. I do wish the ending had been longer. I would have loved more of the last chapter and epilogue, but it's a wonderful romance that, like all Jimenez's novels, made me laugh and cry.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Terminal illness
Moderate: Addiction, Vomit, Mental illness, Medical trauma, Grief, Drug use, Drug abuse, and Death of parent
Minor: Gun violence and Car accident
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