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evnaturtleduck's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
slow-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
annegirl183's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
reflective
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? Yes
4.0
peytonm's review against another edition
4.0
Alexis Hall is such a cozy writer. I really enjoyed watching these two slowly getting comfortable with each other and fall in love. Definitely going to read more from this author!
lalauren04's review against another edition
emotional
funny
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
4.0
rago's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
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
4.5
fancasticbooks's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
I think Alexis Hall writes beautifully and I originally had this at 4 stars but the Aftermath was tedious to get through and it brought me back to my original opinion of Marius, which was that he was a little insufferable.
However, both of the novellas were beautiful and sympathetic.
However, both of the novellas were beautiful and sympathetic.
teereadsbooks's review against another edition
emotional
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Alexis Hall is always so amazing, and this re-release just makes a good thing better. Waiting for the Flood is short and sweet. It's very low angst and low stakes. It addresses grief and healing in a very real and pensive way. Edwin is so loveable, and I love the chemistry between him and Adam. Adam is so unexpected, but they just work. Edwin learns to move on from the past, and there's also some self-acceptance that goes along with that.
This re-release also includes the novella Chasing the Light, which is Marius's story. Marius is not a loveable character, and I actually enjoyed that. We get to see the dissolution of his and Edwin's relationship from his perspective. He has a lot of inner demons and just decided to be everyone's villain in their story. He has a chance encounter with Leo, and as they interact more and more, Marius faces things he's been avoiding and learns more about himself. He's not perfect and still very flawed, but he lets go of some anger while still being the grump he is. I actually enjoyed this part, just a touch more than Waiting for the Flood. This one was also higher heat than WFTF, seeing as WFTF had none. All in all, these were both lovely reads, and the audiobook was a lovely treat for my ears.
This re-release also includes the novella Chasing the Light, which is Marius's story. Marius is not a loveable character, and I actually enjoyed that. We get to see the dissolution of his and Edwin's relationship from his perspective. He has a lot of inner demons and just decided to be everyone's villain in their story. He has a chance encounter with Leo, and as they interact more and more, Marius faces things he's been avoiding and learns more about himself. He's not perfect and still very flawed, but he lets go of some anger while still being the grump he is. I actually enjoyed this part, just a touch more than Waiting for the Flood. This one was also higher heat than WFTF, seeing as WFTF had none. All in all, these were both lovely reads, and the audiobook was a lovely treat for my ears.
kallos's review against another edition
emotional
lighthearted
reflective
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? It's complicated
4.25