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cluckieduck's review against another edition
emotional
funny
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Profoundly irked by the lack of pegging!
Overall enjoyable…more good than bad, I’d say.
Definitely some problematic elements, especially surrounding the intense focus on Lauren’s appearance that didn’t let up from page 1 right through to the end of the epilogue. I also found Alex a bit infantile for a 39-year old and I don’t know if that was the best way to show his ADHD. Being a “delightful asshole” came across more grating than endearing at times.
But otherwise, I enjoyed the crossover timeline from Spoiler Alert and how they interconnected. I really liked the slow burn of Alex & Lauren’s relationship, plus the extra tidbits of the fanfics and playing up the romantic tropes on their road trip.
Overall enjoyable…more good than bad, I’d say.
Definitely some problematic elements, especially surrounding the intense focus on Lauren’s appearance that didn’t let up from page 1 right through to the end of the epilogue. I also found Alex a bit infantile for a 39-year old and I don’t know if that was the best way to show his ADHD. Being a “delightful asshole” came across more grating than endearing at times.
But otherwise, I enjoyed the crossover timeline from Spoiler Alert and how they interconnected. I really liked the slow burn of Alex & Lauren’s relationship, plus the extra tidbits of the fanfics and playing up the romantic tropes on their road trip.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Fatphobia, Body shaming, and Cursing
Moderate: Sexual content
Minor: Violence, Injury/Injury detail, Emotional abuse, Domestic abuse, Toxic relationship, Vomit, and Mental illness
theabee's review against another edition
lighthearted
relaxing
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Fatphobia and Sexism
Moderate: Toxic friendship, Violence, and Sexual content
becausebrenna'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? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Had so much fun reading this book! I loved Lauren and Alex and their dynamic. I was also never in a million years expecting the term “consentacles” to come up in a romance but it was hilarious!! Had to stop reading at a couple points just so I could laugh.
Also Olivia dade what is your AO3 handle I need to know what your OTP is for scientific purposes!
Also Olivia dade what is your AO3 handle I need to know what your OTP is for scientific purposes!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body shaming, Domestic abuse, and Sexual content
Moderate: Cursing and Fatphobia
Minor: Violence and Medical content
amris's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
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
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content, Bullying, Fatphobia, and Body shaming
Moderate: Physical abuse and Domestic abuse
Minor: Injury/Injury detail and Violence
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
anainthecastle'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
stardustandrockets's review
adventurous
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
sad
tense
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
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content, Fatphobia, Body shaming, and Cursing
Moderate: Grief
Minor: Panic attacks/disorders, Violence, and Injury/Injury detail
ADHD rep, fat reppandalesque's review
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
relaxing
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
I liked the representation of a woman that isn't thin and how she goes through life and what's difficult for her and how people react to her.
Didn't really enjoy that the she was described as soft and pillow-y by the love intrest 1000 times and that that's attractive... In the sense that a fat person's body is hot because it gives somebody the feeling of comfort and softness... I don't know if I can explain it well... I just noticed it after the fifth time and then it kinda bothered me.
I really liked the discussions about fatphobia, fame, domesitic abuse, therapy, ADHD, decision making, consent, sacrifices, fanfiction, insecurities, protectiveness, fame, morals, family, avocating for yourself...
I also liked, that the characters grew into their power and worked on their self worth.
Didn't like:
- I thought it was weird that he was almost in his 40s. based on how he acted and talked, but maybe they thought since he has ADHD he would think, act, talk less ?mature? I guess. Unfortunately his humor wasn't "my humor" as well so I also thought it was over the top.
- And unfortunately I didn't quite get the romantic attraction, but the physical attraction and friendship. I guess because she sometimes felt like his therapist and again didn't find his humor charming or that they had a special rapport.... Just they kinda tolerated each other/ lived with each other, spent time together in a time where they were lonely and the other was just what they needed for that moment and found each other hot.
- I thought it was weird that he didn't have a bodyguard or other security personell to deal with...
Smut: 3/5 🔥
Would recommend it though and maybe pick up another book of Olivia Dade.
Didn't really enjoy that the she was described as soft and pillow-y by the love intrest 1000 times and that that's attractive... In the sense that a fat person's body is hot because it gives somebody the feeling of comfort and softness... I don't know if I can explain it well... I just noticed it after the fifth time and then it kinda bothered me.
I really liked the discussions about fatphobia, fame, domesitic abuse, therapy, ADHD, decision making, consent, sacrifices, fanfiction, insecurities, protectiveness, fame, morals, family, avocating for yourself...
I also liked, that the characters grew into their power and worked on their self worth.
Didn't like:
- I thought it was weird that he was almost in his 40s. based on how he acted and talked, but maybe they thought since he has ADHD he would think, act, talk less ?mature? I guess. Unfortunately his humor wasn't "my humor" as well so I also thought it was over the top.
- And unfortunately I didn't quite get the romantic attraction, but the physical attraction and friendship. I guess because she sometimes felt like his therapist and again didn't find his humor charming or that they had a special rapport.... Just they kinda tolerated each other/ lived with each other, spent time together in a time where they were lonely and the other was just what they needed for that moment and found each other hot.
- I thought it was weird that he didn't have a bodyguard or other security personell to deal with...
Smut: 3/5 🔥
Would recommend it though and maybe pick up another book of Olivia Dade.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying and Fatphobia
Moderate: Ableism, Domestic abuse, and Violence
askirmishofwit's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Fatphobia
Moderate: Violence and Domestic abuse
things100's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
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
4.25
Such a cute romance with adhd and plus sized rep and I just really enjoyed this book
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body shaming, Emotional abuse, Cursing, and Sexual content
Moderate: Physical abuse and Domestic abuse
Minor: Violence