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hailstorm3812's review
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-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
This was a very sweet book. The main strengths are the characters, which I thought were really interesting and easy to connect to. It does suffer from a great deal of the miscommunication trope to the point where it can start to get annoying. I also think the book delights in teasing you in regards to spice which started to get annoying after a while but it did feel real. I overall just had an enjoyable time.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Panic attacks/disorders, Misogyny, Ableism, and Sexual content
Minor: Racism
mooka's review
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
fun, quick read. some topics not addressed well, i. e racial fetishization, sexual assault, etc. Not fully developed characters, but still a fun, light story. Reads like a fanfic in some aspects.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexual harassment, Sexual assault, Racism, and Domestic abuse
uppercasenoises's review against another edition
emotional
inspiring
medium-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? It's complicated
5.0
I loved this book, it is definitely in my top 10 of the year (2022). I learned so much about autism and east/southeast Asian cultures. The main characters' relationship is so sweet. Must-read romance novel for me. Third person omniscient, dual POV.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Ableism, Racism, and Sexual content
Minor: Classism
Spice: 4/5, very explicit content throughout, though pretty vanilla. Relevant to the plot.skudiklier's review against another edition
emotional
inspiring
reflective
medium-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
4.75
I loved this! I'm autistic and I've never read a more relatable romance novel. I sped through this and the audiobook I listened to was great.
The only reason I didn't give this five stars is that some of their miscommunication near the end really bothered me--I mean come on Michael once you realized you both had feelings for each other why not tell her directly. Sending her flowers and asking her out over and over after breaking up with her?? Come on. But overall I loved everything about this book.
The only reason I didn't give this five stars is that some of their miscommunication near the end really bothered me--
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content, Ableism, and Classism
Moderate: Violence and Sexual assault
Minor: Racism
kfmcf's review
challenging
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
tense
medium-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
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Panic attacks/disorders, Ableism, and Sexual content
Moderate: Abandonment and Stalking
Minor: Racism
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