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kalireads13's review
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- 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
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Alcohol and Emotional abuse
storykath's review
emotional
funny
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Another day, another queer romance novel!
I love reading about queer relationships, but I'm still not a big enough fan of the romance genre in general to rate this very highly. All my complaints about this book are just aspects of the romance genre, which are not bad in and of themselves, just not my own preference. As with most romance that I've read, this is a fun read that looks at some deeper themes while keeping everything neatly packaged and mildly unrealistic.
I love reading about queer relationships, but I'm still not a big enough fan of the romance genre in general to rate this very highly. All my complaints about this book are just aspects of the romance genre, which are not bad in and of themselves, just not my own preference. As with most romance that I've read, this is a fun read that looks at some deeper themes while keeping everything neatly packaged and mildly unrealistic.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Alcohol and Infidelity
Minor: Biphobia, Abandonment, Cursing, and Grief
katsbooks's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
“Life would be a lot better if we all spent a little more time staring at the stars.”
"...what a feeling it must be, being loved by someone else exactly as you are, quirks and warts and all."
I found this romance to be quite adorable. I loved that the development of the main characters was front and center. I instantly loved Elle but struggled to like Darcy right away. By the end, though, I felt like I connected the most with Darcy. It had some great tropes! Enemies to lovers and fake dating - so fun! It's also a Pride & Prejudice retelling. I hadn't realized that as I was reading but thinking back on it, it's quite obvious. I mean, the main characters are literally named Elizabeth and Darcy! I can't believe I missed that! The steam was also very good. Definitely 18+.
My major critique was that it may have been just a touch too long. It seemed to drag near the end. The mom characters fell a bit flat for me, as well. But I will still be picking up the other novels in this series.
"...what a feeling it must be, being loved by someone else exactly as you are, quirks and warts and all."
I found this romance to be quite adorable. I loved that the development of the main characters was front and center. I instantly loved Elle but struggled to like Darcy right away. By the end, though, I felt like I connected the most with Darcy. It had some great tropes! Enemies to lovers and fake dating - so fun! It's also a Pride & Prejudice retelling. I hadn't realized that as I was reading but thinking back on it, it's quite obvious. I mean, the main characters are literally named Elizabeth and Darcy! I can't believe I missed that! The steam was also very good. Definitely 18+.
My major critique was that it may have been just a touch too long. It seemed to drag near the end. The mom characters fell a bit flat for me, as well. But I will still be picking up the other novels in this series.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Grief
Minor: Alcohol
imstephtacular's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Content Warnings
Moderate: Cursing, Sexual content, and Alcohol
Minor: Emotional abuse and Infidelity
celines_schemes's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
A heartwarming wlw Holiday romance with just a pinch of Christmas to make it a perfect read for the limbo of Twixmas
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Minor: Alcohol, Biphobia, and Infidelity
offbrandclubsoda's review against another edition
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
- 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? No
4.25
A nice and light holiday romance, perfect for winter vacation
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Minor: Infidelity and Alcohol
birthisacurse's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
- 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
3.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Minor: Alcohol, Biphobia, Cursing, and Infidelity
callmekt's review against another edition
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
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
I am loving that more and more queer romance stories are going mainstream lately. I hope it continues and I hope to see more variety in the future.
This book was a good time. I related in different ways to both Elle and Darcy. From the start, I didn't get the sense that they really disliked each other. Their attraction to each other was there from the get-go, so the obstacles in their love story were all circumstantial or made by themselves.
Overall, I enjoyed this book. A part of me wishes that the angst was a bit more pointed or drawn out, but that is entirely my own preference. I am a sucker for messy emotions and the ones in this book were clean cut.
Would recommend this book to others.
This book was a good time. I related in different ways to both Elle and Darcy. From the start, I didn't get the sense that they really disliked each other. Their attraction to each other was there from the get-go, so the obstacles in their love story were all circumstantial or made by themselves.
Overall, I enjoyed this book. A part of me wishes that the angst was a bit more pointed or drawn out, but that is entirely my own preference. I am a sucker for messy emotions and the ones in this book were clean cut.
Would recommend this book to others.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexual content and Alcohol
Minor: Cursing and Infidelity
nillech's review
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
Content Warnings
Minor: Alcohol and Death
nyxiee's review against another edition
challenging
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
its only getting 2 stars for 1 the comedy + 2 fighting against astrology slander
Content Warnings
Graphic: Abandonment
Moderate: Alcohol and Infidelity
Minor: Cursing