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betweentheshelves's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
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
3.5
After reading quite a few heavy books in a row, this is definitely what I needed. Something lighter, with adventure and romance. Who doesn't like the best friends to lovers trope, especially when it includes a fun adventure in New York?
While yes, this is a romance, I really appreciated Riley's relationship with her mother and how they were learning how to navigate the fact that Riley has now graduated high school. Riley thinks that this means freedom, where her mom isn't necessarily ready to give that up yet. That's a struggle I think teens will definitely relate to as they've completed one stage of their life and they're ready for the next.
The romance was also well done; and the side characters! The little group of friends Riley and Tom find in New York are absolutely adorable. If you need a fun, summer romance to lift your spirits, definitely pick this one up!
While yes, this is a romance, I really appreciated Riley's relationship with her mother and how they were learning how to navigate the fact that Riley has now graduated high school. Riley thinks that this means freedom, where her mom isn't necessarily ready to give that up yet. That's a struggle I think teens will definitely relate to as they've completed one stage of their life and they're ready for the next.
The romance was also well done; and the side characters! The little group of friends Riley and Tom find in New York are absolutely adorable. If you need a fun, summer romance to lift your spirits, definitely pick this one up!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cursing, Abandonment, and Mental illness
Moderate: Alcohol and Bullying
Minor: Pregnancy and Toxic relationship
aqtbenz's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
lighthearted
fast-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? No
4.0
Content Warnings
Minor: Alcohol and Pregnancy
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