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peachani's review
hopeful
tense
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
4.5
Graphic: Sexual content and Sexual harassment
Moderate: Ableism, Fatphobia, Eating disorder, Chronic illness, and Body shaming
Minor: Injury/Injury detail, Racism, Death, Alcohol, Child abuse, Classism, Cancer, Cursing, Death of parent, Drug use, Pregnancy, Medical content, and Outing
caseythereader's review
emotional
funny
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
- I've been working my way through Talia Hibbert's backlist with #LoveAndBiscuitsRead. Hibbert has always been a master of the sharp heroine, and Lizzie is no exception. I will say, however, Hibbert has gotten much better at building a believable relationship as her writing career has progressed. This book was a little too much insta-love for me - a lot of "I know you, you aren't like this" conversations when they've barely spoken to each other.
- I can't speak to how realistic the portrayal of life with diabetes is, but much of this book is about Lizzie overcoming her internalized ableism in regards to her diagnosis - something you don't see much in books, let alone romance novels.
- Also, Hibbert clearly loved a high stakes, high drama plot in her earlier work. Blackmail! Family secrets! Running out of time!
- I can't speak to how realistic the portrayal of life with diabetes is, but much of this book is about Lizzie overcoming her internalized ableism in regards to her diagnosis - something you don't see much in books, let alone romance novels.
- Also, Hibbert clearly loved a high stakes, high drama plot in her earlier work. Blackmail! Family secrets! Running out of time!
Graphic: Ableism, Body shaming, Chronic illness, Cursing, Death, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Fatphobia, Homophobia, Medical content, Murder, Outing, Pregnancy, Racism, Sexual content, and Violence
taliabasma's review
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
tense
fast-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
3.75
Excuse me?!? I was never planning on being a fan for a hero who has committed manslaughter and I just need to take a moment to appreciate Talia’s skill at creating different characters.
That being said he’s not the best hero ever but I’m shook I liked him at all. I did adore the heroine as she navigated diabetes, her career, her family relationship and ofc her love life.
That being said he’s not the best hero ever but I’m shook I liked him at all. I did adore the heroine as she navigated diabetes, her career, her family relationship and ofc her love life.
Graphic: Murder
Moderate: Death, Emotional abuse, Homophobia, and Medical content
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