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3.9 AVERAGE
*I received this book for free from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review. Thank you so much to NetGalley and Avon/Harper Voyager for this ARC!*
After I read and loved Spoiler Alert earlier this year, I knew that I needed to get my hands on All the Feels as soon as possible. So, I was very excited when I got an ARC of this delightful sequel. We are introduced to Alex’s character in the first book, so I was very excited to get to see his love story unfold.
Speaking of Alex, he was such a fun character to follow. He is obviously a fun and funny guy, but he has hidden depths to him that make him so interesting. I also loved Lauren. I loved her dry, deadpan humor and how she was really a soft little cinnamon roll under her slightly stoic exterior. The hidden depths of both of these characters made this love story very special.
I enjoyed that this book felt a bit more insular than the first one. We really only interact with Alex and Lauren for large swaths of the book, and I really liked that. When other characters were introduced into the storyline, it was always in just the right amount to add some color.
I really liked the body positivity in this book as well. Lauren is a big girl, and she is not ashamed of how she looks. She is confident, even in the face of prejudice and outright rudeness. I found this to be incredibly inspiring, as someone who struggles with her weight and body image issues. I am glad that we are starting to see more diversity in romance novels as of late.
All in all, this was a sweet little romance with great body positivity messaging. I would definitely recommend it!
My Rating:
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
I gave All the Feels 4 Stars!!
After I read and loved Spoiler Alert earlier this year, I knew that I needed to get my hands on All the Feels as soon as possible. So, I was very excited when I got an ARC of this delightful sequel. We are introduced to Alex’s character in the first book, so I was very excited to get to see his love story unfold.
Speaking of Alex, he was such a fun character to follow. He is obviously a fun and funny guy, but he has hidden depths to him that make him so interesting. I also loved Lauren. I loved her dry, deadpan humor and how she was really a soft little cinnamon roll under her slightly stoic exterior. The hidden depths of both of these characters made this love story very special.
I enjoyed that this book felt a bit more insular than the first one. We really only interact with Alex and Lauren for large swaths of the book, and I really liked that. When other characters were introduced into the storyline, it was always in just the right amount to add some color.
I really liked the body positivity in this book as well. Lauren is a big girl, and she is not ashamed of how she looks. She is confident, even in the face of prejudice and outright rudeness. I found this to be incredibly inspiring, as someone who struggles with her weight and body image issues. I am glad that we are starting to see more diversity in romance novels as of late.
All in all, this was a sweet little romance with great body positivity messaging. I would definitely recommend it!
My Rating:
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
I gave All the Feels 4 Stars!!
2.5. LOVE the representation for plus ladies and ADHD folks, love the banter and dialogue, but the plot at times was just a little too ridiculous and unbelievable. Still cute.
This was kind of chaotic and predictable but still a decent read.
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
It was a bit too drawn out for me. So it took me longer than expected to get through. Well written but at the same time, the flirtation could have been turned up away earlier on. I just wanted to finish reading it to see what happens. It was terrible, it just isn't my cup of tea. I would still read another of her works however.
emotional
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own. Thank you NetGalley and Avon and Harper Voyager for this advanced copy.
All the Feels can be read as a standalone novel from the Spoiler Alert series, but I believe I enjoyed it a lot more having read the first book in the series, Spoiler Alert, prior to reading this one.
I found the banter between Lauren and Alex to feel genuine. I didn’t like the 3rd act breakup AT ALL, but I do think both parties apologized and communicated appropriately after the fact. The steamy factor that Olivia Dade writes is off the charts! Chapter 26 in this novel is definitely worth diving into!
I still have the 3rd book in this series to read, and I’m looking forward to that storyline very much!
All the Feels can be read as a standalone novel from the Spoiler Alert series, but I believe I enjoyed it a lot more having read the first book in the series, Spoiler Alert, prior to reading this one.
I found the banter between Lauren and Alex to feel genuine. I didn’t like the 3rd act breakup AT ALL, but I do think both parties apologized and communicated appropriately after the fact. The steamy factor that Olivia Dade writes is off the charts! Chapter 26 in this novel is definitely worth diving into!
I still have the 3rd book in this series to read, and I’m looking forward to that storyline very much!
i love a plus size romance. i especially love celebrity x regular people romances. so, overall, i enjoyed this.
i loved:
- alex’s insane personality
- sunshine x grump but make it MALE sunshine
- alex’s obsession with fanfiction + his glee over the one bed trope
- the relatively good communication they have
- wren’s slow but sure acceptance and love for herself, which is honestly really relatable
i hated:
- the amount of times wren was described as ‘round.’ if the only adjective my dude thought of while touching me was round i’d probably cause a ruckus. i get it bro, she’s fat. i’m fat. let’s let this one go.
this was a very enjoyable read for me otherwise, and a wonderful follow up to spoiler alert!! i can’t wait to read the next one.
i loved:
- alex’s insane personality
- sunshine x grump but make it MALE sunshine
- alex’s obsession with fanfiction + his glee over the one bed trope
- the relatively good communication they have
- wren’s slow but sure acceptance and love for herself, which is honestly really relatable
i hated:
- the amount of times wren was described as ‘round.’ if the only adjective my dude thought of while touching me was round i’d probably cause a ruckus. i get it bro, she’s fat. i’m fat. let’s let this one go.
this was a very enjoyable read for me otherwise, and a wonderful follow up to spoiler alert!! i can’t wait to read the next one.
emotional
funny
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
N/A
Loveable characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Quick Breakdown:
Celebrity Romance
Friends to Lovers
Forced Proximity
ADHD Rep
Plus Size Heroine
Road Trip
Only One Bed
He Falls First
Dual POV
Open Door - Moderate Detail
Alex, one of the stars for a hit fantasy show, is know for being impulsive. While filming on location, he’s detained by authorities after a bar fight. In an attempt to keep the show out of trouble, the show runners stick him with Lauren, his new shadow & glorified babysitter, until the new season premieres.
The pair slowly transitions from tolerating each other to an easy friendship. When another incident threatens to separate them, they’re forced to acknowledge that maybe their feelings / attraction runs deeper than they wanted to believe.
Lauren, cousin of the show’s creator, is a licensed social worker & currently on an extended break secondary to burnout from her job as an emergency crisis clinician. As someone who works in emergency medicine with these clinicians & sees those suffering from mental health crisis on a daily bases, it was refreshing to see this occupation described in an honest & realistic way.
The fantasy of the celebrity paired with a regular person, especially with the two being physically complete opposites really worked for me here. Alex is your classic tall & fit hot celeb while Lauren is described as short & round with bird like features. The way Alex is described falling for Lauren felt like fate. They were written in a way that made it obvious they were meant for each other.
There was so much more to love, too. From the fan fiction & the ADHD rep, to the phenomenal banter & Alex’s submissive tendencies
Celebrity Romance
Friends to Lovers
Forced Proximity
ADHD Rep
Plus Size Heroine
Road Trip
Only One Bed
He Falls First
Dual POV
Open Door - Moderate Detail
Alex, one of the stars for a hit fantasy show, is know for being impulsive. While filming on location, he’s detained by authorities after a bar fight. In an attempt to keep the show out of trouble, the show runners stick him with Lauren, his new shadow & glorified babysitter, until the new season premieres.
The pair slowly transitions from tolerating each other to an easy friendship. When another incident threatens to separate them, they’re forced to acknowledge that maybe their feelings / attraction runs deeper than they wanted to believe.
Lauren, cousin of the show’s creator, is a licensed social worker & currently on an extended break secondary to burnout from her job as an emergency crisis clinician. As someone who works in emergency medicine with these clinicians & sees those suffering from mental health crisis on a daily bases, it was refreshing to see this occupation described in an honest & realistic way.
The fantasy of the celebrity paired with a regular person, especially with the two being physically complete opposites really worked for me here. Alex is your classic tall & fit hot celeb while Lauren is described as short & round with bird like features. The way Alex is described falling for Lauren felt like fate. They were written in a way that made it obvious they were meant for each other.
There was so much more to love, too. From the fan fiction & the ADHD rep, to the phenomenal banter & Alex’s submissive tendencies
This book was absolutely adorable and had an amazing amount of spice. I liked this one a lot more than “Spoiler Alert.” Wren was more relatable and I loved her spunky, sassy personality. I’m a short, chunky girl that’s feisty, so I related to her. Alex ugh. Alex is my type. The Viking looking men