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emilywemily6's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
Graphic: Cursing, Homophobia, Religious bigotry, Alcohol, Bullying, Sexual content, and Biphobia
Moderate: Panic attacks/disorders, Drug abuse, Death of parent, and Mental illness
Minor: Racism, Misogyny, and Slavery
callidoralblack's review against another edition
- 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
Moderate: Cursing, Sexual content, Alcohol, and Outing
Minor: Death of parent, Drug use, Medical content, Mental illness, Racism, Bullying, Cancer, Emotional abuse, Grief, Homophobia, Religious bigotry, Abandonment, and Sexual assault
what_karla_reads's review against another edition
- 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? No
4.5
1.5/5 spice
OMG, whyyyyyy can't this be real 😭
Tropes:
Hate to friends to lovers
Prince/First Son
Forbidden romance
Secret relationship
Grumpy/sunshine
Political scandal
Close proximity
Bi-awakening
Sweet love emails
LGBTQIA rep
Single POV
I went in with no expectations simply because it's been hyped up so much and that now is also a movie, I didn't want to be disappointed. But OMG, was this the sweetest! Funny, swoon worthy, and overall a full-on fairytale. "Fairytale," meaning it's so unrealistic in these cursed times it hurts its not real 💔
I loved the whole "I hate you" vibes it started out with that quickly turned to, "you're my new bestie", and finally to "You're the one...I love you so much." 🥲🫶🏽 I did not expect so many sweet moments, especially the love emails they would send to each other with historical references. Uuuugh my heart.
I also loved that both MCs had a circle of friends and family that were supportive and loving. I know the reality is so different for a lot of LGBTQIA people, and it was heartwarming to read something positive... even though it's fiction.
Overall, I highly recommend this book for fans of forbidden romance in a romcom setting.
Trigger/Content warnings:
Minor incidents of bigotry with a few mentions of forced heternormative familial obligations. Fade to black spice but lots of kissing and alluding to sexual acts. Invasion of privacy and public outing without permission.
Minor: Homophobia, Biphobia, Sexual content, and Religious bigotry
cassielaj'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
5.0
Graphic: Sexual content, Homophobia, and Grief
Moderate: Religious bigotry and Sexual harassment
akvolcano's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Moderate: Bullying, Classism, Drug abuse, Drug use, Misogyny, Outing, Panic attacks/disorders, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Abandonment, Alcohol, Racism, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Xenophobia, Addiction, Adult/minor relationship, Biphobia, Colonisation, Cultural appropriation, Cursing, Death of parent, Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, Homophobia, Religious bigotry, and Sexism
sproutedpages's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.0
Graphic: Homophobia, Xenophobia, Outing, and Biphobia
Moderate: Sexism, Confinement, Death of parent, Classism, Panic attacks/disorders, Racism, Religious bigotry, Adult/minor relationship, and Misogyny
Minor: Forced institutionalization, Terminal illness, Hate crime, and Addiction
taryn_g's review against another edition
- 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
Graphic: Homophobia, Biphobia, Racism, and Outing
Moderate: Sexual content, Alcohol, Pedophilia, Sexual harassment, and Religious bigotry
Minor: Mental illness
xkwright'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
5.0
Moderate: Outing and Homophobia
Minor: Slavery, Religious bigotry, Sexual harassment, and Terminal illness
rubadubindabathtub'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? It's complicated
4.0
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Mental illness
Minor: Stalking, Religious bigotry, Drug use, and Drug abuse
hgracieeees's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
Graphic: Outing and Sexual content
Moderate: Homophobia, Racism, Death of parent, and Religious bigotry
Minor: Sexual harassment