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pianokeys's review against another edition
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
3.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Toxic friendship, Toxic relationship, and Sexual content
maggies's review against another edition
emotional
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
1.0
I think I should probably give up on Christina Lauren. Their books are way too hit-or-miss for me. Admittedly, my negative view of this book is mostly my own fault...I knew up-front that it was a green card marriage plot, and I still decided to read it, even though I have ~opinions~ as an immigrant myself. (Would this plot be acceptable if the love interests were not both white?) That said, I also absolutely hated Holland, Calvin, Lulu, the uncles, Calvin's mother and sister, the whole lot of them sucked hard. So much toxicity and unnecessary drama, miscommunications (my pet peeve), and straight up lies. Good grief.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Toxic relationship
dianaschmidty's review
adventurous
challenging
funny
hopeful
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Toxic friendship, Toxic relationship, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Suicide, Suicide attempt, and Stalking
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