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izzyvioletgrace's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
reflective
tense
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
Really enjoyed this book, a deep romance that I fell in love with myself.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Minor: Toxic relationship
duarshe's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
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
I really liked the leads's energy and the chemistry between them. BUT, there are some issues with this book that we NEED to acknowledge.
Firstly, there is miscommunication. Actually, not even miscommunication. It's literally two damn fucking irrational adults being stupid because they are not able to accept that PEOPLE ARE NOT WHAT WE ASSUME OF THEM. They kept making these assumptions about the other the whole fucking time. But that's not the worst, the worst is that they used those beliefs as an excuse to treat each other poorly and to use certain arguments during their quarrels. WE GET IT, OKAY? Owen is rich as fuck. He knows, she knows, WE KNOW. Stop using that argument as a way to hate him. And then when they need to talk and figure things out, they just lay back and let time pass as if some kind of divine force will be fixing the things for them. Jesus, just sit down and HAVE A FUCKING CONVERSATION instead of hooking up every time. Victoria, let the man talk. Owen, talk.
Secondly, Victoria has a preoccupying issue with budgeting and she should seek actual mental help. It's not a joke. The moment in which you're not able to make the decisions that would make you happy because you think you might end up having to sleep under a bridge for the rest of your life, is worrying. Please, Victoria, seek help. And maybe stop hating on people because they were born rich?
Thirdly, why is literally nobody talking about the 27-age gap between Ashley and Owen's dad. Because the worst is not the age gap, the worst is that SHE WAS HIS SON'S HIGH SCHOOL CLASSMATE. So you're telling me you went to your son's high school activities and fell in love with the 17-year old cheerleader? At 44 years old, more or less. I'm not saying this actually happened, I'm just using this example because IT'S MESSED UP. I know they didn't have anything when she was underage, but still. You met this girl when she was underage, and then fell in love when she wasn't. BUT THE 27-AGE DIFFERENCE IS STILL THERE (?). I don't know if I'm just being dramatic. Please, someone tell I'm not being dramatic.
Lastly, I felt that the way all the fault was put on Owen's shoulders was kind of unfair to him. Sure, he should've talked things out instead of thinking with his dick. But both of them presumed things about the other.
Also, funny how Victoria says she can talk with Luke with freedom because he doesn't know her true identity. But, then again, she cannot talk with actual freedom because she has to hid details about her life and herself.
Another day, another "I wish it's a slay" 3.75⭐
Firstly, there is miscommunication. Actually, not even miscommunication. It's literally two damn fucking irrational adults being stupid because they are not able to accept that PEOPLE ARE NOT WHAT WE ASSUME OF THEM. They kept making these assumptions about the other the whole fucking time. But that's not the worst, the worst is that they used those beliefs as an excuse to treat each other poorly and to use certain arguments during their quarrels. WE GET IT, OKAY? Owen is rich as fuck. He knows, she knows, WE KNOW. Stop using that argument as a way to hate him. And then when they need to talk and figure things out, they just lay back and let time pass as if some kind of divine force will be fixing the things for them. Jesus, just sit down and HAVE A FUCKING CONVERSATION instead of hooking up every time. Victoria, let the man talk. Owen, talk.
Secondly, Victoria has a preoccupying issue with budgeting and she should seek actual mental help. It's not a joke. The moment in which you're not able to make the decisions that would make you happy because you think you might end up having to sleep under a bridge for the rest of your life, is worrying. Please, Victoria, seek help. And maybe stop hating on people because they were born rich?
Thirdly, why is literally nobody talking about the 27-age gap between Ashley and Owen's dad. Because the worst is not the age gap, the worst is that SHE WAS HIS SON'S HIGH SCHOOL CLASSMATE. So you're telling me you went to your son's high school activities and fell in love with the 17-year old cheerleader? At 44 years old, more or less. I'm not saying this actually happened, I'm just using this example because IT'S MESSED UP. I know they didn't have anything when she was underage, but still. You met this girl when she was underage, and then fell in love when she wasn't. BUT THE 27-AGE DIFFERENCE IS STILL THERE (?). I don't know if I'm just being dramatic. Please, someone tell I'm not being dramatic.
Lastly, I felt that the way all the fault was put on Owen's shoulders was kind of unfair to him. Sure, he should've talked things out instead of thinking with his dick. But both of them presumed things about the other.
Also, funny how Victoria says she can talk with Luke with freedom because he doesn't know her true identity. But, then again, she cannot talk with actual freedom because she has to hid details about her life and herself.
Another day, another "I wish it's a slay" 3.75⭐
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Minor: Misogyny
roget's review against another edition
slow-paced
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
This book spends a lot of time unpacking privilege, which was cool. What wasn’t cool was Victoria’s failure to truly own some of her more toxic behaviors in earnest. She’s often downright abusive towards Owen, and he’s left to take every shred of blame for mistakes—whether he’s the one responsible or not. After seeing him accept ownership for issues time and time again while she dismissed her own actions as understandable, I grew a bit jaded. She patently refuses to communicate with him, gets upset when he wants to talk things out rather than hook ip, and then blames him fully when she finds out what he wanted to communicate about. She’s just…not ready to be in a healthy relationship, frankly. She raises a lot of valid points about the advantages that Owen’s background provides, but that doesn’t give her license to treat him as poorly as she often does.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content and Emotional abuse
haintoric's review against another edition
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexual content
decklededgess's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
2.0
trigger warnings: sexual content, age gap relationship, emotionally abusive parents, sexual harassment online
I don't remember a lot about this book. Something about workplace enemies to lovers, something about anonymous twitter friends, something something. The smut was vaguely okay.
Now what I do remember is that the guy's father was married to a girl who graduated from high school WITH HIM (the mc not his dad). IE his dad's a fucking CREEP but the book is like harhar at least he's less of an asshole and learning to be better bc the girl is keeping him in check and forcing him to be a better person. LIKEEEEE You can't be a better person if you're literally a predator bitch doesn't matter if your child bride is fine with it. The fuck. How are people not uneasy dating people the age of their adult children?!?!??!! Anyways. Soured the entire reading experience. It would have been decent if not for that.
I don't remember a lot about this book. Something about workplace enemies to lovers, something about anonymous twitter friends, something something. The smut was vaguely okay.
Now what I do remember is that the guy's father was married to a girl who graduated from high school WITH HIM (the mc not his dad). IE his dad's a fucking CREEP but the book is like harhar at least he's less of an asshole and learning to be better bc the girl is keeping him in check and forcing him to be a better person. LIKEEEEE You can't be a better person if you're literally a predator bitch doesn't matter if your child bride is fine with it. The fuck. How are people not uneasy dating people the age of their adult children?!?!??!! Anyways. Soured the entire reading experience. It would have been decent if not for that.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexual content, Emotional abuse, Sexual harassment, Misogyny, and Sexism
Minor: Adult/minor relationship
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