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beccamarriner's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
As a concept I think the story had so much potential but I found it very hard to like a single character. Monica was the only one that grew on me but I felt like her character development was lost at the end. her relationship with Hazard felt rushed and unnatural, especially because I feel like in the real world, a random postcard from a stranger is threatening, not worthy of being pinned to a wall. It meant that their chemistry was lacking and unbelievable for me. Julian was also just a manipulative liar and had an ending that felt like a cop out as he died for no reason and without facing the consequences of his actions to the full extent. The redeeming qualities for me were the side characters such as Benji, Baz and Betty (Mrs Wu) and I believe the Authenticity Project could’ve been so much better following their authentic selves and the journey of open sexuality in a traditional Chinese family rather than a mommy blogger who’s addicted to her phone.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Addiction
Moderate: Pregnancy, Homophobia, and Grief
Minor: Suicidal thoughts and Death
eloiseisreading's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Addiction, Drug abuse, and Drug use
Minor: Suicidal thoughts, Homophobia, Terminal illness, Death of parent, Cursing, and Cancer
waytoomanybooks's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
I was hooked from the moment I read the summary on the back, and I ended up finishing it over the course of two days!
The characters feel extremely real. They talk, look, think, and feel in the most crystal clear way I have ever read in a fiction book. The characters grow on you, even when their actions are down right cruel. You root for then when they do something right, and you keep your fingers crossed for them when they struggle.
The premise is that a group of unlikely friends become each other's found family. There is love, loss, heartbreak, romance, happiness, and healing dispersed throughout. You can tell the author really poured her soul into this book.
This book feels like being wrapped up in a warm blanket with a cup of tea.
The characters feel extremely real. They talk, look, think, and feel in the most crystal clear way I have ever read in a fiction book. The characters grow on you, even when their actions are down right cruel. You root for then when they do something right, and you keep your fingers crossed for them when they struggle.
The premise is that a group of unlikely friends become each other's found family. There is love, loss, heartbreak, romance, happiness, and healing dispersed throughout. You can tell the author really poured her soul into this book.
This book feels like being wrapped up in a warm blanket with a cup of tea.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Drug abuse, and Drug use
Moderate: Mental illness
Minor: Cancer, Death, Death of parent, Chronic illness, Suicidal thoughts, and Sexual content
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