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noellegrace8's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
The premise is interesting and chapter headings are as clever as ever. I didn't like the way Bee treated Levi toward the end, but I was glad it got resolved quickly enough. Speaking of resolution, it gets almost cheesy at some point, especially with the protective cat, and the severe tension of the ending is uncomfortabbly unexpected. Plus the twitter subplot is built up so much with very little reward. But the epilogue was actually useful! Normally, I don't really see the point of prologues & epilogues, but this one was worth the pages.
I give Brooke Bloomingdale 5/5⭐️. She does the perfect narration.
Graphic: Cursing and Sexual content
Moderate: Animal death, Gun violence, Misogyny, Sexism, Toxic relationship, Medical content, Abandonment, and Alcohol
Minor: Animal cruelty, Bullying, Chronic illness, Confinement, Panic attacks/disorders, Self harm, Sexual violence, Suicide, Violence, Excrement, Grief, Stalking, Car accident, Death of parent, Murder, Gaslighting, Toxic friendship, Sexual harassment, and Classism
madisonthacker's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Gun violence, Infidelity, Misogyny, Sexism, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Violence, Death of parent, Toxic friendship, and Abandonment
Moderate: Animal death, Cursing, Mental illness, Suicide, Medical content, and Car accident
Minor: Abortion and Alcohol
daisyfont's review against another edition
- 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
3.75
Graphic: Misogyny and Sexual content
Moderate: Infidelity, Toxic relationship, and Death of parent
Minor: Gun violence, Suicide, and Alcohol
nelumie's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
Maybe because I read the previous book in the series, but this all felt super familiar.
I guessed who “Shmac” was immediately. I had picked the person who was spoiling the project too. Romcoms aren’t known for being thrilling mysteries that keep you guessing to the last second. But as the reader, I did find myself annoyed at the MC for not seeing it all from the get go – though it’s explained why she doesn’t.
I’m considering buying this book after having borrowed it from my local library, and have put a lot more Ali Hazelwood books on hold.
Graphic: Gun violence and Sexual content
Moderate: Death of parent
Minor: Panic attacks/disorders, Suicide, Violence, Sexual harassment, and Classism
katiecoconut21's review against another edition
- 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
4.5
I just want to start by saying that the characters are so entirely lovable, and have complex relationships that I feel better mirror real life. After all, the whole driving force behind Levi working on the Sullivan helmets is because
Additionally, I enjoy Bee's narration, letting the readers in on various inside jokes that STEM women often relate to. As a female mathematician, I definitely do. It can get a little confusing, as there are random switches from first to third person, but I was able to get over that with a little re-reading here and there.
This book was a series of misunderstandings (as most romances are), but after we get over the initial hurtle that
I feel like a huge critique some might have of Love on the Brain is how Bee did not realize that
Now, onto the scenario when
Anyway, I loved this book, and found myself so immersed that I couldn't stop reading. I really recommend it!
Graphic: Misogyny, Sexual content, and Toxic relationship
Moderate: Death and Death of parent
Minor: Gun violence and Suicide
tym_reads's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Cursing, Gun violence, Misogyny, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexism, and Sexual content
Minor: Emotional abuse, Suicide, Toxic relationship, Car accident, Death of parent, and Toxic friendship
whosfernn's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
Graphic: Misogyny, Sexism, and Sexual content
Moderate: Gun violence and Infidelity
Minor: Bullying, Suicide, and Medical content
hannibanani29's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Sexism and Sexual content
Moderate: Animal death, Cursing, Infidelity, Misogyny, and Toxic relationship
Minor: Death, Gun violence, Suicide, Grief, Car accident, Death of parent, Alcohol, and Classism
spaghettireads's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Graphic: Gun violence and Sexual content
Moderate: Infidelity
Minor: Suicide
abby_shupe's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Sexual assault
Moderate: Abandonment
Minor: Gun violence, Sexism, Suicide, Toxic relationship, Medical content, Car accident, and Toxic friendship