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unsuccessfulbookclub's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
hopeful
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
5.0
I wish the ratings went higher because this book deserves infinite stars. WHAT AN EMOTIONAL RIDE. The pining! The caretaking (emotional)! The absolute stunning supremacy of a friends to lovers plot! This book has it all as well as a scientific genius (not the one you think!)
Content Warnings
Graphic: Chronic illness, Emotional abuse, Miscarriage, Misogyny, and Toxic relationship
Moderate: Sexual content and Suicide
jess_justmaybeperfect's review against another edition
emotional
funny
reflective
sad
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
5.0
Violet and Sebastian have been friends since they were children. Through the bad times (brutal familial disappointments and Violet’s abusive marriage) and the better (impressive scientific discoveries) they have maintained a friendship even their closest friends don’t understand.
Violet has for years used Sebastian as her cover for her scientific advancements. They have secret passages between their homes and a secret code for scheduling work. As he grows wary of the farce and she grows wary of the isolation, cracks start to emerge in their friendship. Those cracks push Sebastian to confess feelings he’s held for years and then push Violet to think about what it means to know she is loved and that the love is deserved.
Plus you get Sebastian so lust crazed for Violet he has to make a pit stop in their secret passage, scientific accomplishments for Violet and other women, Sebastian demanding respect for Violet from their friends, a classic Milan courtroom scene, plus the most consent rich and caring intimacy a reader could ever hope for.
Violet has for years used Sebastian as her cover for her scientific advancements. They have secret passages between their homes and a secret code for scheduling work. As he grows wary of the farce and she grows wary of the isolation, cracks start to emerge in their friendship. Those cracks push Sebastian to confess feelings he’s held for years and then push Violet to think about what it means to know she is loved and that the love is deserved.
Plus you get Sebastian so lust crazed for Violet he has to make a pit stop in their secret passage, scientific accomplishments for Violet and other women, Sebastian demanding respect for Violet from their friends, a classic Milan courtroom scene, plus the most consent rich and caring intimacy a reader could ever hope for.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Cursing, Death, Emotional abuse, Miscarriage, Misogyny, Sexism, Sexual content, Suicide, Toxic relationship, Medical content, Grief, Medical trauma, and Pregnancy