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challenging
emotional
slow-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:
Complicated
Thank you to Netgalley and Coronet for a copy of this book for review.
This is companion novel to Lo's historical romance, Last Night at the Telegraph Club, but they're still completely stand-alones.
It's 2013 and Aria Tang West was looking forward to spending one last summer at Martha's Vineyard with her friends before going off to university. However after comprising photos of her end up online, she's uninvited. Instead she has to spend the summer with her grandmother, Joan West in California. Joan's house is full of reminders of Aria's beloved Grandfather who died 5 years ago.
She unexpectedly finds herself drawn to her grandmother's gardener, Steph. Steph however isn't available as she has a girlfriend, Lisa.
This coming of age book tackles a lot issues such as cyber bullying, slut shaming, grief, sexuality and self discovery but it feels organic, never forced. This book is at the older end of YA.
An overall enjoyable read but I felt some of the plots weren't well developed or wrapped up.
This is companion novel to Lo's historical romance, Last Night at the Telegraph Club, but they're still completely stand-alones.
It's 2013 and Aria Tang West was looking forward to spending one last summer at Martha's Vineyard with her friends before going off to university. However after comprising photos of her end up online, she's uninvited. Instead she has to spend the summer with her grandmother, Joan West in California. Joan's house is full of reminders of Aria's beloved Grandfather who died 5 years ago.
She unexpectedly finds herself drawn to her grandmother's gardener, Steph. Steph however isn't available as she has a girlfriend, Lisa.
This coming of age book tackles a lot issues such as cyber bullying, slut shaming, grief, sexuality and self discovery but it feels organic, never forced. This book is at the older end of YA.
An overall enjoyable read but I felt some of the plots weren't well developed or wrapped up.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Infidelity, Grief
Moderate: Bullying, Misogyny, Sexual content, Death of parent
Minor: Homophobia
adventurous
hopeful
slow-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:
Complicated
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Misogyny
Minor: Rape, War
challenging
dark
tense
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cancer, Terminal illness, Violence, Medical content, Grief
Moderate: Child abuse, Misogyny, Religious bigotry
Minor: Homophobia, Suicidal thoughts, Outing, Gaslighting
emotional
reflective
relaxing
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Content Warnings
Graphic: Ableism
Moderate: Confinement, Death, Medical content, Grief, Abandonment
Minor: Self harm, Suicidal thoughts
challenging
dark
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Content Warnings
Graphic: Addiction, Drug abuse, Infidelity, Sexual content, Sexual violence
Moderate: Abandonment, Alcohol
Minor: Car accident, Death of parent
challenging
dark
hopeful
tense
slow-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:
No
Thank you to NetGalley and Bold Strokes Books for a copy of this book.
This is the sequel to Vali's One More Chance.
After waiting 16 years for each other, Harry and Desi are weeks away from their wedding and the birth of their first child.
Desi's sister Rachel is thrilled for them but wishes she could have a her own grand love affair; she's interested in Harry's ex, Serena but Rachel thinks Serena's not yet over Harry. Is there any chance for them?
Desi's abusive ex-husband, along with his father and brother manage to escape from Angola prison; Byron has one goal, to kill Desi, Harry and Rachel.
Another very unexpected face from Desi and Rachel's past makes an appearance.
Similar to the first book in the series, this is not a simple, lighthearted romance, while we have sweet, romantic and sometimes steamy scenes, we also deal with serious issues, this book is very action packed for a book it's size.
Throughly enjoyed it, looking forward to more of Vali's work.
This is the sequel to Vali's One More Chance.
After waiting 16 years for each other, Harry and Desi are weeks away from their wedding and the birth of their first child.
Desi's sister Rachel is thrilled for them but wishes she could have a her own grand love affair; she's interested in Harry's ex, Serena but Rachel thinks Serena's not yet over Harry. Is there any chance for them?
Desi's abusive ex-husband, along with his father and brother manage to escape from Angola prison; Byron has one goal, to kill Desi, Harry and Rachel.
Another very unexpected face from Desi and Rachel's past makes an appearance.
Similar to the first book in the series, this is not a simple, lighthearted romance, while we have sweet, romantic and sometimes steamy scenes, we also deal with serious issues, this book is very action packed for a book it's size.
Throughly enjoyed it, looking forward to more of Vali's work.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Domestic abuse, Pregnancy
Moderate: Gun violence, Murder, Abandonment
Minor: Confinement, Rape, Slavery
adventurous
dark
mysterious
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Content Warnings
Graphic: War
Moderate: Genocide
Minor: Infidelity
adventurous
dark
mysterious
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexism, Forced institutionalization, Murder
Moderate: Alcoholism, Abandonment, Alcohol
Minor: Medical content, Pregnancy
adventurous
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
challenging
informative
slow-paced