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talonsontypewriters's review
emotional
hopeful
fast-paced
- 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
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Misogyny, Sexism, and Sexual content
Moderate: Domestic abuse, Toxic relationship, Lesbophobia, Emotional abuse, and Homophobia
Minor: Alcohol, Grief, Infidelity, Death, Death of parent, Xenophobia, Colonisation, and Racism
beforeviolets's review against another edition
emotional
inspiring
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
TW: sexual content, sexism/misogyny, lesbophobia, death of mother (past), death of father (past), grief, death of S/O (past), toxic relationship/abusive relationship (past)
I know I'm not the first to say this, but this book is so much more than a spicy romance novel. I mean, do NOT get me wrong, the spice is fantastic, but there are incredible qualities to the work beyond that.
Throughout this story, we follow two incredibly well-written, complex, and powerful women learning to take up space and assert their importance in their relationships, in their work, and in their lives.
Misogyny is a theme constantly handled on both smaller and larger scales, exploring topics like the erasure of women within the sciences and the history of invalidating more "domestic" and "feminine" artistries.
I also find it fantastically ironic that this book only exists within the form of a mass market romance novel, a form that is often labelled as "cheap" or "trash" by self-proclaimed "intellectual" readers. Its state - whether intentional or not - comments on the way we as a society view work catered to women as lesser than. Only by defying the misogynistic societal judgments of romance books is it possible to even consume this work, making the reader feel connected to the experiences of the characters and relating the messages of this book to our own realities.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexism, Misogyny, and Sexual content
Moderate: Grief and Lesbophobia
Minor: Death, Death of parent, Toxic relationship, and Domestic abuse
adalgibson's review
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
3.25
The premise and story were great, but I didn’t love the execution. It felt clunky at times and the lead-up to the romance felt a little rushed. Overall though was an enjoyable read and the sex scenes were very well written.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death of parent, Emotional abuse, Homophobia, Lesbophobia, Misogyny, and Sexual content
relin's review
challenging
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Sexism and Alcohol
Minor: Lesbophobia
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