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anjasfairylights's review
emotional
funny
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Okay so normally I don‘t give ratings under 4 stars because I‘m easily entertained and satisfied with the usual romance novel, but in this case it‘s different. My feelings about this book are a mixture of annoyance, terror and resignation, mainly because of our mmc Tom. I appreciate the possibility to read about romance from the guy‘s perspective (the book is written from both perspectives chapter-wise) for once but does it really have to be a manipulative man-child? He literally lied to the fmc Liz the whole time and he‘s not even really sorry about it? It feels like the author wanted to convince people that a woman can in fact make the man a better person. But like, can you not. Liz should have blown Tom off completely. I can‘t fathom why anyone would stay with such a person, nevertheless in a fiction romance novel that gives you the chance to portray healthy relationships instead of toxic ones. I enjoyed the writing itself (even though the formatting and the font is really weird, what happened here?), the story was okayish constructed and as I said the two perspectives were nice for a change, but heck am I disappointed by Tom and the ending. Edit: Forgot all about Liz‘ red flags in my men-hating rage. This book was quite a trip.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Cancer and Gaslighting
covinsky's review
0.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gaslighting, Toxic relationship, and Sexual harassment
Moderate: Death of parent
tifcochran's review
emotional
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
I received this book from NetGalley for an honest review.
Now, I love Romantic Comedy books. They are just the perfect palate cleanser between dark fantasy or thriller books. The tropes, the banter, the tension, yes please! However, with Unbalanced Equation, it just did not hit the mark for me. I love the Sunshine/Grumpy, forced proximity, and enemies to lovers tropes, but Thomas is not grumpy instead he is mean and manipulative.
The story starts with an almost Instalove, they immediately fell for each-other in a matter of minutes and then instead of being an adult, Thomas decides he is going to be an ass to her when he finds out he is now assigned her PHD Advisor.
There was tension, but it seemed much more physical vs emotional for both of them. Which i feel 4 years of pining on Thomas' part would maybe make him fall a bit in love with her for her mind/personality.
This story also hinges on Thomas' and Elizabeth's single parents announcing they are marrying each-other. Even though they are not related, it just is on the edge of 'ick' for me.
Overall, The story was okay and had fun banter. I was just wanting a little bit more from the characters and Elizabeth not to be such a pushover with Thomas.
Now, I love Romantic Comedy books. They are just the perfect palate cleanser between dark fantasy or thriller books. The tropes, the banter, the tension, yes please! However, with Unbalanced Equation, it just did not hit the mark for me. I love the Sunshine/Grumpy, forced proximity, and enemies to lovers tropes, but Thomas is not grumpy instead he is mean and manipulative.
The story starts with an almost Instalove, they immediately fell for each-other in a matter of minutes and then instead of being an adult, Thomas decides he is going to be an ass to her when he finds out he is now assigned her PHD Advisor.
There was tension, but it seemed much more physical vs emotional for both of them. Which i feel 4 years of pining on Thomas' part would maybe make him fall a bit in love with her for her mind/personality.
This story also hinges on Thomas' and Elizabeth's single parents announcing they are marrying each-other. Even though they are not related, it just is on the edge of 'ick' for me.
Overall, The story was okay and had fun banter. I was just wanting a little bit more from the characters and Elizabeth not to be such a pushover with Thomas.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content and Toxic relationship
Moderate: Death of parent, Gaslighting, and Cancer
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