Scan barcode
freind's review
adventurous
inspiring
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
lawbooks600's review
3.0
Trigger warnings: Misogyny mentioned, abusive parent, alcohol
6.5/10, looking back at this book which won a CBCA award for Older Readers in 2022 I think I was in the minority since I actually disliked it but apparently the judges liked it and gave it an award so our tastes differ; I was already sick and tired of preachy books like My Spare Heart by Jared Thomas and this didn't help, where do I begin with this. For starters this book preaches about sexting, cancel culture, Greta Thunberg, MeToo, and First Australians but it felt awkward, unnecessary and superficial. The characters weren't really that fleshed out or developed and when Isaac and Sophie developed an attraction with one another I couldn't really connect to them even though this was a romance novel. I was wondering why Isaac's father is abusive; maybe it would cause Isaac to run away and start over with a new life, hence the title though he did provoke him a couple of times such as when he punched him and smashed his TV which might be a symbolic gesture but it's never OK to destroy someone's property. If you like romance books you can try this but there are better ones you can pick up like Where the Road Leads Us by Robin Reul.
6.5/10, looking back at this book which won a CBCA award for Older Readers in 2022 I think I was in the minority since I actually disliked it but apparently the judges liked it and gave it an award so our tastes differ; I was already sick and tired of preachy books like My Spare Heart by Jared Thomas and this didn't help, where do I begin with this. For starters this book preaches about sexting, cancel culture, Greta Thunberg, MeToo, and First Australians but it felt awkward, unnecessary and superficial. The characters weren't really that fleshed out or developed and when Isaac and Sophie developed an attraction with one another I couldn't really connect to them even though this was a romance novel. I was wondering why Isaac's father is abusive; maybe it would cause Isaac to run away and start over with a new life, hence the title though he did provoke him a couple of times such as when he punched him and smashed his TV which might be a symbolic gesture but it's never OK to destroy someone's property. If you like romance books you can try this but there are better ones you can pick up like Where the Road Leads Us by Robin Reul.
cynka's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
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
2.75
This very enjoyable. I'm not sure what more can I say about it. Seemed very simple, but also enough.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Abandonment, Animal death, Child abuse, Domestic abuse, and Violence
Moderate: Alcohol and Sexual content
Minor: Toxic relationship
suprememummy's review
emotional
hopeful
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.0
A sweet romance with some darker themes, rural Australian town beautifully drawn
brooklynt101112's review
emotional
hopeful
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
blakan01's review
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
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? No
5.0
r0se_street's review
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
bookishuniversee's review
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
4.0
Thank you to UQP for sending a free review copy. In no particular way does this influence my opinion.
This book came to me at the perfect time. It was the story I didn’t know I was looking for. Showed up at my door one day, didn’t know what it was about, thought I’ll have a quick read of the first chapter to get a feel and oh what a lie that was. I just devoured this within a day, I couldn’t put it down.
This book came to me at the perfect time. It was the story I didn’t know I was looking for. Showed up at my door one day, didn’t know what it was about, thought I’ll have a quick read of the first chapter to get a feel and oh what a lie that was. I just devoured this within a day, I couldn’t put it down.
I’m really unsure how to word this review other than wanting to take people by their shoulders and scream “READ THIS BOOK PLEASE!”
It follows themes surrounding relationships between parents, parental figures and friends and romantic interests. We discuss themes surrounding homeless and that home isn’t a house you live in but but somewhere you feel happy and safe. We see a stark difference between Sophie and Issac’s parents. We get to watch Isaac and Sophie’s relationship develop featuring themes of courage and kindness
There is some mention of domestic violence, just to aware of you feel comfortable with reading the topics
Content Warnings
Minor: Domestic abuse
More...