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charleyeliza's review
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
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
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexism, Sexual assault, and Rape
readsbyhope's review
challenging
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Domestic abuse
Moderate: Rape, Sexual content, and Sexual assault
sarahb43's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Rape, Sexual violence, and Sexual assault
mizzypf27's review against another edition
emotional
informative
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
There were parts of this book where I learnt a lot. I had opportunity to reflect on my own privilege and think about experiences of other people I know. However, I think I was expecting a typical romance ending kind of story, and although still a good ending that fits with the concept of the book, it felt rushed and undeveloped compared to the first 300 pages.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gaslighting, Rape, Sexual assault, and Sexual violence
rachel_nut's review
challenging
emotional
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Reading the first few pages, it is safe to say that this book intrigued me, a brilliant “hook” to draw the reader in. I will admit that it does “settle down” for the first 100 or so pages, and during that I was not as determined to finish it due to its slow pace. However, it picked up and I found it a struggle to put the book down and finished it in 2 days! I especially like how there isn’t a good or bad ending, just a “neutral” one. I like how the author explains how falling in love at the end doesn’t mean it’s just “the end”, or that it’s a particularly happy ending, because falling in love isn’t the sole accomplishment women “should strive for”. In fact, falling in love doesn’t determine whether a woman is successful or not, and this, as well as other topics, is explained so well throughout this book. I highly appreciate how well Holly Bourne’s writing conveys the multitude of complex issues that arrive in the package that is the reality of women’s lives.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexual content, Rape, Sexual assault, Misogyny, Sexual violence, Sexual harassment, and Sexism
Minor: Toxic relationship, Fatphobia, Infidelity, and Emotional abuse
emmamc02's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
This book is perfect.
Holly Bourne is so good at putting the female experiance into words.
I love how she writes female friendships, and how every emotion is so well written - its almost as if she stole them right from you.
I would suggest checking trigger warnings first though.
One of my favourite quotes:
"How many sorrys do I accept from men who are saying sorry but doing it anyway?"
Holly Bourne is so good at putting the female experiance into words.
I love how she writes female friendships, and how every emotion is so well written - its almost as if she stole them right from you.
I would suggest checking trigger warnings first though.
One of my favourite quotes:
"How many sorrys do I accept from men who are saying sorry but doing it anyway?"
Content Warnings
Moderate: Rape and Sexual assault
Minor: Sexual content
sophsreadingbooks's review against another edition
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual violence, Rape, Sexual harassment, and Sexual assault
my_a's review against another edition
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, and Rape
misspashx's review against another edition
emotional
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
3.5
Holly Bourne is a great writer. Her characters always feel real, and you know that she will carefully and passionately express (and quite often, educate you on) sensitive subjects.
I don't necessarily enjoy her books in the same way that I do a cheesy chick-lit, but I suppose that is usually the point?
I don't necessarily enjoy her books in the same way that I do a cheesy chick-lit, but I suppose that is usually the point?
Content Warnings
Graphic: Rape, Sexual assault, and Sexual content