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samanthabreading's review
emotional
funny
lighthearted
reflective
sad
tense
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? Yes
4.0
THIS is the kind of romance book I would love to read more and feel like I often cannot find!
While I have no judgement towards the spicy preferences of others, I personally enjoy a romance genre with less, because in this book, Palmer filled those potential moments instead with yearning, cute banter, and building intimacy.
While I didn’t often agree with many of the actions of the main characters, they eventually got out of their own way and it was sweet to see their relationship grow.
I had the privilege of meeting Ellie Palmer with this book club and discussing her development process. Her tie in of supportive community not just through romantic love but friendship, especially in navigating the FMC’s healing with BRCA1 (and how it was so much more than just the fertility aspect) was also a reason of why I enjoyed this book so much. The side characters had a presence and a purpose that I don’t often see in the romance books I have read.
Lastly, as a MN girlie, I could not get enough of authentic state locations and local spots! Will read this author again. 😊
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cancer and Grief
Moderate: Death, Medical trauma, and Car accident
Minor: Sexual content
aeonnoxx's review
funny
lighthearted
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? No
3.0
Content Warnings
Minor: Cancer, Death, Infertility, Panic attacks/disorders, Medical content, and Medical trauma
deetabz's review against another edition
emotional
funny
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Content Warnings
Moderate: Body shaming, Cancer, Death, and Grief
Minor: Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual content, Blood, Medical content, Pregnancy, and Injury/Injury detail
newandhorrible's review against another edition
emotional
funny
reflective
medium-paced
Content Warnings
Moderate: Cancer and Death
stevienotnicks's review
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? Yes
5.0
The quickest way to earn a 5⭐️ from me is to make me feel connected to your characters. Every single character in this book was so well developed. They all had their little personality quirks and even smaller characters had clear motivations and goals. But, of course, chemistry between the main characters is always what makes a romance successful.
The grumpy/sunshine dynamic provides lots of good banter and dialogue. The tension was obvious and palpable from their meet cute. The two were so perfect for each other, as a reader you knew instantly you were going to be in for a nice, slow burn.
Despite being closed door, the lead up was the perfect amount of emotion driven and lustful steam.
The core plot line added an awkward comic relief that provided a nice contrast to the heavy topics of death, cancer, infertility, and guilt. The emotional scenes were deep and raw, I felt what they felt. This, for me, was the best part of the book.
Overall, this book checked all the boxes and perfect for a quick, well developed romance!
The grumpy/sunshine dynamic provides lots of good banter and dialogue. The tension was obvious and palpable from their meet cute. The two were so perfect for each other, as a reader you knew instantly you were going to be in for a nice, slow burn.
Despite being closed door, the lead up was the perfect amount of emotion driven and lustful steam.
The core plot line added an awkward comic relief that provided a nice contrast to the heavy topics of death, cancer, infertility, and guilt. The emotional scenes were deep and raw, I felt what they felt. This, for me, was the best part of the book.
Overall, this book checked all the boxes and perfect for a quick, well developed romance!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Cancer and Death
Minor: Infertility and Panic attacks/disorders
afonsecana's review against another edition
lighthearted
reflective
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
5.0
I throuroghly enjoyed this book! I wasn't sure what to expect but I really liked it! Once I started I couldn't put it down.
I liked the chemistry between the main characters. I also apreciated that we could feel that they were made for eachother, but not in a obvious way. I also enjoyed they way grief was portrayed, over a person and over cancer. The author was able to write about heavy topics in a lighter way, while showing the reader a different point of view.
I liked the chemistry between the main characters. I also apreciated that we could feel that they were made for eachother, but not in a obvious way. I also enjoyed they way grief was portrayed, over a person and over cancer. The author was able to write about heavy topics in a lighter way, while showing the reader a different point of view.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Cancer and Grief
lauren_lovestoread's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
sad
fast-paced
4.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Cancer, Death, Medical content, Grief, and Car accident
Minor: Sexual content