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jennharmon's review against another edition
medium-paced
2.5
2.5⭐️ Nothing has yet to live up to In Five Years. Woman receives letter with a the names of men and the lifespan of that relationship. Through the years they keep coming. She works it out with her male best friend, a former boyfriend. That’s it. You see her dating lots of men and she ends it according to what a random piece of paper says.
nextpaige's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
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
3.5
I liked this overall, intriguing premise, but the characters felt surface-level and it skated over time pretty quickly. I could have done without a few of the backstory boyfriends that didn’t serve the story.
sfp's review against another edition
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
kreinard's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
amfollett's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
3.5
kristenlees's review against another edition
5.0
This author's imagination must be fascinating. The main character gets a note with each new guy, with his name and a number on it - detailing how long their relationship will last. Then, wham! A note sans deadline. Le gasp, where will this book take me? And as if that weren't enough, there were twists that had me gasping out loud and explaining the plot to my boyfriend so he could gasp with me (spoiler, he did not).
So, we're tagging along with Daphne on her relationship rollercoaster, where Jake's about as exciting as the blank page he is, while Daphne's and Hugo's chemistry is setting off fireworks left and right. Sure, the story's romantic direction wasn't exactly a mystery but don't get me wrong - I was Hugo's number one cheerleader. But it wouldn't have minded if the book led me on a little.
I also wouldn't have minded fewer outfit descriptions. Thankfully, the short chapters kept the story flowing freely and it was hard to put down. It was that perfect mix of lighthearted and heart wrenching, one minute laughing out loud the next clutching my heart like a daytime soap opera star. I loved Hugo and Daphne (though Daphne definitely did not evolve as much as I wanted her to), the side characters were *chef's kiss*, they were all so wonderful and supportive, her parents were lovely - that heart to heart with her dad had me legit sobbing.
Overall, a sweet and memorable read that I highly recommend and has me impatiently waiting on her next book.
arc received from netgalley in exchange for honest review
So, we're tagging along with Daphne on her relationship rollercoaster, where Jake's about as exciting as the blank page he is, while Daphne's and Hugo's chemistry is setting off fireworks left and right. Sure, the story's romantic direction wasn't exactly a mystery but don't get me wrong - I was Hugo's number one cheerleader. But it wouldn't have minded if the book led me on a little.
I also wouldn't have minded fewer outfit descriptions. Thankfully, the short chapters kept the story flowing freely and it was hard to put down. It was that perfect mix of lighthearted and heart wrenching, one minute laughing out loud the next clutching my heart like a daytime soap opera star. I loved Hugo and Daphne (though Daphne definitely did not evolve as much as I wanted her to), the side characters were *chef's kiss*, they were all so wonderful and supportive, her parents were lovely - that heart to heart with her dad had me legit sobbing.
Overall, a sweet and memorable read that I highly recommend and has me impatiently waiting on her next book.
arc received from netgalley in exchange for honest review
kimmeyer's review against another edition
emotional
lighthearted
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
martinapennetta's review against another edition
emotional
lighthearted
reflective
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
4.75
k_nandezzz's review against another edition
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
marekcornett's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
sad
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? Yes
5.0
We follow Daphne as she moves through relationships throughout her life, but with one big twist: she gets a note for each partner with their name and how long they'll be together prior to the relationship. The tension throughout the book is well-paced, and there's a BIG twist about halfway through that tosses everything up in the air. Really enjoyed this one on audio, and Julia Whelan narrates!