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cozy_tea_reader's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
I really liked the idea of the book it being set around a hetero-normative reality dating show. I think at times it felt like I loved the idea of the book but often felt like the writing didn’t live up to the potential and that the representation of mental health often fed into stereotypes - especially the portrayal of OCD.
While I was glad the characters got their happy ending it felt like as a reader we were robbed from seeing a proper conclusion to Dev and Charlie’s romance.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Mental illness, Sexual content, Sexism, Vomit, Homophobia, Acephobia/Arophobia, and Panic attacks/disorders
Moderate: Misogyny, Child abuse, Racism, and Ableism
Minor: Eating disorder and Sexual assault
The book heavily discusses the mental health of its main characters and while I agree this should be de-stigmatised I don’t think this was a good representation of mental health problems particularly OCD.isarysu's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
tense
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? It's complicated
5.0
this is my favorite book, the story is just beautiful!!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Eating disorder and Mental illness
danteandvirgil's review
funny
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
5.0
I loved this 🥺🥺🥺🥺🥺 let’s go romcom era!!
Having both perspectives really added to this read. Charlie came to understand himself and his identity and it felt real. I related to some of his struggles. I love him and also Dev they deserve the best okay????
The side characters are sometimes even better than the main guys so that’s a treat too.
I do wish we had some more detailed sex scenes though but that first kiss feels sooo well deserved.
Having both perspectives really added to this read. Charlie came to understand himself and his identity and it felt real. I related to some of his struggles. I love him and also Dev they deserve the best okay????
The side characters are sometimes even better than the main guys so that’s a treat too.
I do wish we had some more detailed sex scenes though but that first kiss feels sooo well deserved.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Eating disorder and Mental illness
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