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overthinkereading's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
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
3.75
“…sometimes the only way to get something good is to take a few risks.”
Party of Two is a story about risks and rewards (and also a great multiracial, opposites attract, he-falls-first-instalove, third act breakup, HEA romance)!
I loved Olivia so much, and as a fellow woman in the legal industry, really related to her cautious, well planned, prepared-and-polished personality. Her realities and challenges as a Black female lawyer, and in the public eye, were illustrated well, and I felt the challenges of being in a multiracial relationship (different backgrounds; financial privilege; racism in personal, professional and criminal justice settings; white privilege) were presented thoughtfully and with care.
There is some spice in this one! I give it 3.5/5 for some open door scenes.
Ultimately, this is a story of choosing love: despite the challenges, despite being very different people, despite having to work at it, despite the risks!
Party of Two is a story about risks and rewards (and also a great multiracial, opposites attract, he-falls-first-instalove, third act breakup, HEA romance)!
I loved Olivia so much, and as a fellow woman in the legal industry, really related to her cautious, well planned, prepared-and-polished personality. Her realities and challenges as a Black female lawyer, and in the public eye, were illustrated well, and I felt the challenges of being in a multiracial relationship (different backgrounds; financial privilege; racism in personal, professional and criminal justice settings; white privilege) were presented thoughtfully and with care.
There is some spice in this one! I give it 3.5/5 for some open door scenes.
Ultimately, this is a story of choosing love: despite the challenges, despite being very different people, despite having to work at it, despite the risks!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Racism, Classism, Sexism, and Alcohol
annahamburger's review
funny
hopeful
inspiring
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? It's complicated
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcohol
Moderate: Sexual content and Racism
tillie__'s review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Racism and Cursing
madisongturner's review against another edition
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
A casual, flirty romance with deeper themes of privilege and autonomy.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Racism
peachani's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexual content
Minor: Alcohol, Gun violence, and Racism
instalovewithbooks's review
lighthearted
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
2.75
Out of the series, this one I feel has been the weakest out of them all. I'm still glad I read it, but it's definitely weaker than the others.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Classism, Sexual content, and Racism
podanotherjessi's review
I dragged myself through so much of this book before I finally gave up. Until, finally, I realized I wasn't reading to see what happened to the characters but reading for a reason I should care. And more than halfway through is just far too far to still be looking for that.
There was nothing particularly bad about this book. If I had finished, it likely would have come out to a 2.75, 3 star book. But it just bored me. Everything about the romance was mundane and ordinary in a way that definitely could appeal to some but was boring to me. She likes him because he respects her and buys her fries sometimes! He likes her because she's hot and smart. It just didn't give me anything special.
Also, the central conflict for the first half of the book is keeping the relationship secret because the love interest is a senator, and it was so unrealistic to me. I have never in my whole life cared about who a senator was dating ever.
There was nothing particularly bad about this book. If I had finished, it likely would have come out to a 2.75, 3 star book. But it just bored me. Everything about the romance was mundane and ordinary in a way that definitely could appeal to some but was boring to me. She likes him because he respects her and buys her fries sometimes! He likes her because she's hot and smart. It just didn't give me anything special.
Also, the central conflict for the first half of the book is keeping the relationship secret because the love interest is a senator, and it was so unrealistic to me. I have never in my whole life cared about who a senator was dating ever.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Racism
kaitlynk_thatpageturninglife's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
relaxing
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
Content Warnings
Minor: Racism
cassielaj's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
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
5.0
I just love Jasmine Guillory’s books. They’re sweet and funny with well-developed characters, and they touch on significant topics with grace and intentionality.
Reread update: this may be my favorite of the series. Olivia and Max are fun, interesting characters, and their relationship shows the challenges and work that go into loving someone. Plus Olivia is just a badass
Reread update: this may be my favorite of the series. Olivia and Max are fun, interesting characters, and their relationship shows the challenges and work that go into loving someone. Plus Olivia is just a badass
Content Warnings
Moderate: Classism and Racism
annaem's review against another edition
emotional
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
relaxing
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
3.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Minor: Misogyny, Sexism, and Racism