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carbs666's review against another edition
emotional
funny
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? It's complicated
3.0
Definitely Olivia Dade's best book in my opinion but I think at the end of the day the fanfic/AU tropes - even when they're used and referenced with the intention of breaking the 4th wall - just don't do it for me. But thats okay! There's lots to love about this book - Dade is a solid writer, her sex scenes are fire, and she writes complicated lovable characters conquering serious themes with grace and sensitivity. I loved Alex and I found him relatable in a lot of ways.
My core complaints are that I wised she had toned down the number of references to Lauren being "ugly." It makes sense as part of the set up and her and Alex's burgeoning relationship, but at a certain point it ceases to matter - Alex thinks she's hot and they're into each other so that's kind of all that matters? Also, PUT THE PEGGING ON THE PAGE I AM FUCKING BEGGING YOU. For a book that talks SO MUCH about pegging why would you not let me SEE the pegging???
My core complaints are that I wised she had toned down the number of references to Lauren being "ugly." It makes sense as part of the set up and her and Alex's burgeoning relationship, but at a certain point it ceases to matter - Alex thinks she's hot and they're into each other so that's kind of all that matters? Also, PUT THE PEGGING ON THE PAGE I AM FUCKING BEGGING YOU. For a book that talks SO MUCH about pegging why would you not let me SEE the pegging???
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence and Sexual content
Moderate: Domestic abuse
jenkoch88's review
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
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
3.75
I liked it. However the main negative for me was that the sex scenes were a bit graphic.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Body shaming
tctimlin's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
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? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Drug use and Body shaming
Minor: Toxic relationship
Excellent modern day romanceanainthecastle's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Domestic abuse, Violence, Fatphobia, and Body shaming
Minor: Sexual harassment
proudtobeabookaholic's review
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
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
Alex Woodroe plays Cupid in the biggest TV show, God of the Gates. He's handsome, popular and rich, but also a bit too impulsive. After a bar fight the TV company hires Lauren Clegg to keep an eye on him. After working as a therapist in the ER she expects this to be an easy job. But she hadn't counted on her feelings.
It's nice to have a plus-size character who's not ashamed of her body; we need more body positivism! Lauren has always received comments about her appearance, but although she's proud of her body she feels like she's not worth defending. She shakes the comments off and move on, which seems nobel and strong, but makes me really frustrated. We're all worth the same, and condescending comments should not be unchallenged. This is Alex's opinion as well, and his ADHD makes him impulsive and often without any impact assessment. Lauren has trouble keeping him from defending her and ruin his career. There's both funny and unexpected scenes just because they're so different, and it's interesting to see how they change and grow throughout the book.
This is a slow burn romance, where they go from strictly business to friends, and finally lovers. It takes quite a while before they end up in bed, but then they hardly leave it! This makes the pacing a bit uneven, but I get it. The predictable obstacle before the happy ending was slightly disappointing, but it also means that the title lives up to its name - it really has all the feels!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Bullying
jackiepreston's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
fast-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? It's complicated
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content, Body shaming, and Cursing
Moderate: Domestic abuse, Physical abuse, and Injury/Injury detail
caityg22's review
emotional
funny
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content and Fatphobia
bzliz's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
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? Yes
2.75
All the Feels is packed with (pretty meta) fanfiction tropes & references, almost like it‘s a love letter to fanfiction. If you’re into actor/normal person pairings then this is a good pick for you.
My biggest complaint is the constant descriptions of Lauren’s body type and facial features. There is a 0% chance that anyone will forget that she’s not conventionally attractive because the reminders sound every few pages like a pesky alarm clock.
My biggest complaint is the constant descriptions of Lauren’s body type and facial features. There is a 0% chance that anyone will forget that she’s not conventionally attractive because the reminders sound every few pages like a pesky alarm clock.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexual content, Body shaming, Bullying, and Fatphobia
Minor: Sexual assault and Physical abuse
marlajanereads's review
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
medium-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
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content, Bullying, and Cursing
Moderate: Domestic abuse
wildroseoftexas's review against another edition
lighthearted
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
It was fine. The author is a skilled writer.
While I was looking for light-hearted and easy, the sharp turn to numerous explicit scenes and drop of the actual storyline was irritating.
For the personal struggles each main character was dealing with, I felt it was hammered over the reader’s head over and over and over unnecessarily.
Perhaps I’m not the right audience for this book. I do see why it will have wide appeal and be enjoyed by many readers, though.
While I was looking for light-hearted and easy, the sharp turn to numerous explicit scenes and drop of the actual storyline was irritating.
For the personal struggles each main character was dealing with, I felt it was hammered over the reader’s head over and over and over unnecessarily.
Perhaps I’m not the right audience for this book. I do see why it will have wide appeal and be enjoyed by many readers, though.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Body shaming and Fatphobia
Minor: Domestic abuse