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zombiezami's review against another edition
4.0
You know how a common feature and critique of romance as a genre is that problems would be easier to deal with or even resolved if characters communicated openly with one another? This book takes that concept to the nth degree. I felt that the escalation of the plot did happen quickly, but also that the author took a lot of risks that paid off. For example, in the opening pages of the book, the protagonist is on a blind date. Much of the exposition of her backstory is told by the date confirming or asking about details of her life. I thought that was clever.
Also, the author is great at misdirecting expectations and thus making room for big, dramatic reveals. Sometimes, those reveals felt very silly. Other times, I felt that the reveals put you right in the headspace of particular characters in the book.
Also, the author is great at misdirecting expectations and thus making room for big, dramatic reveals. Sometimes, those reveals felt very silly. Other times, I felt that the reveals put you right in the headspace of particular characters in the book.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Medical content, Car accident, Grief, Death of parent, Abandonment, Death, Sexual content, Vomit, Pregnancy, Blood, and Cursing
Moderate: Gaslighting, Panic attacks/disorders, and Emotional abuse
Minor: Ableism, Bullying, Terminal illness, Sexual harassment, and Cancer
nozycozy's review
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.0
This was such a nice read. It was like watching a Novela lots of family drama and I love learning a little bit of the culture.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Cancer, Car accident, Death, Death of parent, and Emotional abuse
maeverose's review against another edition
2.5
Most of this book revolves around an unplanned pregnancy and that really should’ve been in he synopsis. I wouldn’t have read it if I knew that beforehand.
I didn’t care for Azere and Rafael as a couple. They had no chemistry. Azere annoyed me because she does. not. communicate. This book relies heavily on the lack-of-communication trope. She keeps things from Rafael for way longer than she should, for no particular reason in some cases, and she just felt like a teenager most of the book with the way she handled things. Rafael keeps something from her for way too long as well. The third act breakup felt really petty and like an overreaction on Azere’s part. It could’ve easily been solved if they just idk spoke to each other maybe?
I was really annoyed that Azere kept talking to Elijah, because he was basically stalking her.
Azere finally speaking up to her mother at the end was very satisfying though.. lol
I didn’t care for Azere and Rafael as a couple. They had no chemistry. Azere annoyed me because she does. not. communicate. This book relies heavily on the lack-of-communication trope. She keeps things from Rafael for way longer than she should, for no particular reason in some cases, and she just felt like a teenager most of the book with the way she handled things. Rafael keeps something from her for way too long as well. The third act breakup felt really petty and like an overreaction on Azere’s part. It could’ve easily been solved if they just idk spoke to each other maybe?
I was really annoyed that Azere kept talking to Elijah, because he was basically stalking her.
Azere finally speaking up to her mother at the end was very satisfying though.. lol
Content Warnings
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Pregnancy, and Medical trauma
Moderate: Grief, Blood, Death of parent, Cancer, Car accident, Religious bigotry, and Death
Pretty spoilery but important to know if miscarriage or traumatic birth is a trigger for you:hannahleewhite's review against another edition
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Child death, Cancer, and Death
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