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a_libra_library's review against another edition
emotional
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Abandonment, Body shaming, Bullying, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Fatphobia, Injury/Injury detail, and Sexual content
shaipanda's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
I LOVEDD thisss - idk what it what exactly and I definitely get why not everyone would love this cause some of the dialogue and stuff could definitely come across as cringy at times but I don’t care I loveddd this
I could not put it down and I loved their dynamic and stuff so much
Literally enjoyed so so much and I’m so glad I saw this mentioned on booktok and randomly decided to pick it up when I was at the library the other week
I could not put it down and I loved their dynamic and stuff so much
Literally enjoyed so so much and I’m so glad I saw this mentioned on booktok and randomly decided to pick it up when I was at the library the other week
Content Warnings
Graphic: Domestic abuse, Panic attacks/disorders, Bullying, Sexual content, Mental illness, Body shaming, and Fatphobia
Moderate: Ableism, Physical abuse, and Emotional abuse
Minor: Abandonment
katsbooks'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
4.0
“Carry yourself with the confidence of a mediocre white man.”
“The best thing the world offered an ugly little girl was indifference. Pity stung exactly as much as insults, if not more, so she tried to avoid either. She tried to avoid notice. Even as a child, she’d understood it was important to stay quiet. Unobtrusive. And above all, undemanding.”
I was so excited for this book and it didn't disappoint. I would say that tit wasn't as good as Spoiler Alert but it was a strong follow-up. The body positivity and ADHD representation was great and I enjoyed the fan-fiction subplot, as well. I sometimes found the characters a little cringy but that's mainly because I found the characters to be overly-emotional. I honestly feel like that says more about me than it does about the book. I can actually appreciate how emotional Alex was, especially. That's definitely not a depiction that you see very often. And overall, I just really liked how their characters were depicted. They just came off as so kind and generous and loving. There was also something that was referenced often but never actually happened (at least on page) and so that was disappointing. I won't spoil it but if you know, you know. I also don't know if the forced proximity trope really worked here. It made their relationship feel a little forced. (The road trip is what really made me buy their relationship.) And while, I loved Alex, I didn't love how he would constantly say negative things about and to Lauren. I get that it was supposed to feel bantery, and it did at times, but sometimes it felt like just a bit too much. Definitely a fun romance but didn't quite live up to the first companion novel.
“The best thing the world offered an ugly little girl was indifference. Pity stung exactly as much as insults, if not more, so she tried to avoid either. She tried to avoid notice. Even as a child, she’d understood it was important to stay quiet. Unobtrusive. And above all, undemanding.”
I was so excited for this book and it didn't disappoint. I would say that tit wasn't as good as Spoiler Alert but it was a strong follow-up. The body positivity and ADHD representation was great and I enjoyed the fan-fiction subplot, as well. I sometimes found the characters a little cringy but that's mainly because I found the characters to be overly-emotional. I honestly feel like that says more about me than it does about the book. I can actually appreciate how emotional Alex was, especially. That's definitely not a depiction that you see very often. And overall, I just really liked how their characters were depicted. They just came off as so kind and generous and loving. There was also something that was referenced often but never actually happened (at least on page) and so that was disappointing. I won't spoil it but if you know, you know. I also don't know if the forced proximity trope really worked here. It made their relationship feel a little forced. (The road trip is what really made me buy their relationship.) And while, I loved Alex, I didn't love how he would constantly say negative things about and to Lauren. I get that it was supposed to feel bantery, and it did at times, but sometimes it felt like just a bit too much. Definitely a fun romance but didn't quite live up to the first companion novel.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying, Fatphobia, and Sexual content
Moderate: Body shaming, Abandonment, Cursing, and Domestic abuse
Minor: Grief
paulasnotsosecretdiary's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
reflective
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
All the Feels by Olivia Dade tells the story of two individuals who are more than their appearances and societal labels. Alex appears to have it all - wealth, fame, talent - but he navigates the world with ADHD. His good intentions and desire to protect people land him in some hot water and Lauren becomes his minder. Unconventional looking by impossible entertainment industry standards, Lauren struggles with being heard by the world, especially her family, and the challenges of navigating a world designed for thin people. As they spend time together, Lauren realizes how smart and kind Alex is, and Alex recognizes that Lauren experiences self-doubt in ways that mirror his own life. Both characters are on a journey to discover their next chapter after Alex has a PR disaster and Lauren burns out from her health care job. Together, they build a relationship and work toward a fulfilling life absent the approval of others. The story touches upon themes of self-esteem, the destructive pressure to appear "perfect," abuse within families, and silencing those foolish voices in our heads. Readers will love the opposites attract/only one-bed tropes.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Emotional abuse, Toxic relationship, Fatphobia, Gaslighting, Bullying, Abandonment, and Body shaming
casey_sunshine's review against another edition
emotional
funny
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
4.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content and Cursing
Moderate: Domestic abuse, Mental illness, Fatphobia, Misogyny, Abandonment, and Alcohol
Minor: Alcoholism, Addiction, Violence, Sexual harassment, Sexism, Self harm, Physical abuse, Panic attacks/disorders, Medical content, Injury/Injury detail, Grief, and Death
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