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vaguely_pink's review against another edition
- 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
Graphic: Sexual content, Bullying, Body shaming, Domestic abuse, and Fatphobia
Moderate: Physical abuse, Cursing, Grief, Mental illness, Ableism, and Emotional abuse
Minor: Alcohol, Panic attacks/disorders, Violence, Vomit, and Death
dreamerfromthebooks's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
It was good. Not bad, but not great. Just good.
There were things I loved when reading — the first half of the novel is a lot better than the second half. I loved the bickering and build of the slow burn.
There are very few times I relate to a main character but Lauren was different. Having weight issues in a fatphobia society is unbelievable hard. Lauren had been through so much but still kept her chin up. I admired that of her character.
The fandom culture tied into the story was enjoyable. As someone who reads on AO3 it was fun to see fanfics in the book.
Overall the second half of the romance was fine, but I wasn’t in love with it. I wasn’t swooning or hurting from the light angst. I liked Alex, but I wasn’t entirely in love with him. He was really funny and his background was complex creating a contrast.
Tw: fatphobia (comments to fmc made by family members and strangers, airplanes), domestic abuse survivor (mentioned/mmc’s mother), sexual harassment, explicit sexual scenes, mental health in a hospital setting, violence
Graphic: Fatphobia
Moderate: Sexual harassment and Violence
Minor: Domestic abuse
purplepenning's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
4.25
Graphic: Toxic relationship, Body shaming, Emotional abuse, Fatphobia, and Sexual content
Moderate: Alcohol, Cursing, Panic attacks/disorders, Violence, Domestic abuse, Injury/Injury detail, Mental illness, and Physical abuse
Minor: Ableism
bi_n_large's review
- 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
4.5
Moderate: Fatphobia, Emotional abuse, Body shaming, Physical abuse, Ableism, and Self harm
Minor: Sexual assault, Violence, and Sexual harassment
tostita's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Moderate: Fatphobia
Minor: Violence and Domestic abuse
ecobookworm's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Graphic: Domestic abuse and Sexual content
Minor: Violence
explorer_of_legends_and_ink's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Graphic: Sexual content and Fatphobia
Moderate: Domestic abuse and Mental illness
Minor: Misogyny and Violence
Very smutty/graphic descriptions of consensual sexrosereads11's review against another edition
- 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
3.75
Alex was really the star of the story for me and made me laugh out loud several times but he and Lauren were both really loveable and I enjoyed seeing their relationship evolve throughout the book. I love a bit of a slow burn and this really delivered on friends to lovers!
Would recommend to anyone with a love for fandom looking for a fun light hearted read with some great characters.
Moderate: Body shaming, Bullying, and Fatphobia
Minor: Domestic abuse and Violence
emilyharmonica's review
- 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
2.5
Graphic: Fatphobia and Body shaming
Minor: Domestic abuse and Violence
readerette's review against another edition
- 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
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Body shaming, Bullying, and Cursing
Minor: Death of parent, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Fatphobia, Injury/Injury detail, Mental illness, Physical abuse, Violence, and Vomit