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libbyslibrary's Reviews (383)
emotional
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
This was sweet but fell flat for me. I think marketing it as a sort of Sweet Home Alabama retelling was a mistake because this had none of the chemistry and antics that made Sweet Home Alabama a classic rom-com.
In the movie, the couple were messy and passionate and knew how to get under each other’s skin. Meena and Nikhil are sweet but ultimately came across as two wet blankets who can’t communicate with each other. 🤷🏼♀️
In the movie, the couple were messy and passionate and knew how to get under each other’s skin. Meena and Nikhil are sweet but ultimately came across as two wet blankets who can’t communicate with each other. 🤷🏼♀️
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexual content
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
Content Warnings
Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Body shaming, Bullying, Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Drug use, Eating disorder, Fatphobia, Infidelity, Racial slurs, Racism, Rape, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Grief, Death of parent, Toxic friendship
emotional
hopeful
reflective
fast-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
I don’t think I’ve ever read anything that made me sob this much before. This was perfect, infinity/5 stars. On my knees begging every Byrd gets a book 🙏🏻😭
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Infertility, Miscarriage
Minor: Grief, Death of parent, Fire/Fire injury
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
This got weird and dark but I liked the commentary on influencer culture. Definitely check trigger warnings before starting!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Body shaming, Gore, Miscarriage, Blood, Death of parent, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, Toxic friendship
adventurous
emotional
tense
fast-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:
Yes
This was a really strong conclusion to a great series. I felt like it was so fast paced, the plot was constantly plowing forward. No complaints!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Gore, Sexual content, Grief, War
emotional
informative
reflective
medium-paced
This is one of those books that will stay with me forever. Beautifully written, incredibly detailed and completely engrossing.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Child abuse, Child death, Confinement, Death, Domestic abuse, Genocide, Racial slurs, Racism, Grief, Religious bigotry, Abandonment, Colonisation, Classism
emotional
funny
sad
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
I was so hesitant to start this because of the mixed reviews when this first came out. Having finished it, I am glad I read it but I think a lot of the criticism is valid.
The ACOTAR references? Yuck. I get that because of her job, the pop culture references were unavoidable and most didn’t bother me, but I’ll never get over the ACOTAR stuff.
I love AJ’s books because they blend humor and a sweet romance with heavy, emotional themes. While I appreciate the very realistic portrayal of being a full time caregiver for a family member, to me, the romance got lost in the plot. I was missing balance between the two story lines.
I know AJ’s books are traditionally closed door to low spice and typically, I never miss it in her books. The chemistry and the yearning are usually so good, you don’t even need it but I think this book could’ve used a little. I loved their banter but something just felt lacking. They’re apart for months at a time and absolutely feral for each other but we get nothing. I just felt like a little something would’ve made their romance a little more believable. It just felt like all telling and no showing (and I don’t just mean spice lol)
All and all, I still love AJ and will continue reading her books, this was just the first miss for me.
The ACOTAR references? Yuck. I get that because of her job, the pop culture references were unavoidable and most didn’t bother me, but I’ll never get over the ACOTAR stuff.
I love AJ’s books because they blend humor and a sweet romance with heavy, emotional themes. While I appreciate the very realistic portrayal of being a full time caregiver for a family member, to me, the romance got lost in the plot. I was missing balance between the two story lines.
I know AJ’s books are traditionally closed door to low spice and typically, I never miss it in her books. The chemistry and the yearning are usually so good, you don’t even need it but I think this book could’ve used a little. I loved their banter but something just felt lacking. They’re apart for months at a time and absolutely feral for each other but we get nothing. I just felt like a little something would’ve made their romance a little more believable. It just felt like all telling and no showing (and I don’t just mean spice lol)
All and all, I still love AJ and will continue reading her books, this was just the first miss for me.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Terminal illness, Dementia, Grief, Abandonment
adventurous
emotional
funny
reflective
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
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
reflective
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:
No
This was such a unique story, I loved it so much! Highly recommend the audio version if you can, Bob does an amazing job narrating and they have an amazing song for the end credits.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Homophobia, Slavery
adventurous
emotional
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:
No
This is a fun little series! The pacing is a little slow for me but once you hit the 40% mark I feel like the story really takes off. I’m excited to see where this goes!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Confinement, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual content, Suicidal thoughts, Grief, Death of parent