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Much Ado About You by Samantha Young

6 reviews

chelle22's review

funny lighthearted 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

3.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Abandonment, Grief, Alcoholism, Cursing, Death of parent, Homophobia, Racism, Infidelity, Lesbophobia, Pregnancy, and Sexual content

hanz's review against another edition

emotional lighthearted fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No

2.0

This was initially a fun silly rom com, but the last third was so irritating to the point that it ruined my initial enjoyment of the book. Once Evie is in a relationship, she seems to forget all of the "women can be independent" stuff she's been telling other characters and the late act break up was so ridiculous it seemed to be shoehorned in because it's expected of the genre, when the conflict of them living in different countries would have been enough. 

Really liked the first two thirds, especially the focus on friendship, but unfortunately let down by the ending. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content

Minor: Homophobia, Emotional abuse, and Death of parent

lizzieb29's review

adventurous inspiring lighthearted relaxing 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

4.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse and Emotional abuse

Moderate: Sexual content, Homophobia, Addiction, and Racism

Minor: Toxic relationship, Infidelity, and Death of parent

imds's review

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcoholism, Death of parent, Racism, Emotional abuse, and Child abuse

Minor: Miscarriage and Homophobia

readerpal656's review

emotional lighthearted fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.0

I really liked the story but the writing style was definitely not for me. It felt too simplistic or casual or something. Also, the main/end conflict seemed silly and unrealistic. I liked the main characters and side stories though. And the romance felt believable and fun. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Lesbophobia, Pregnancy, Racism, and Homophobia

ellenreading_theend's review

emotional funny hopeful lighthearted fast-paced

4.0

 I was totally sold on this book the minute I saw the title — Much Ado About Nothing is my favorite play, and I watched the Emma Thompson adaptation on repeat growing up. I thought it was going to be a retelling but it isn’t (that’s on me for not really reading the description), though there is a bit of a Beatrice and Benedick side story. But it’s still super charming! I loved Evie right away — an “older” (not mid-20s lol) heroine always sells me, and I loved that she’s secure in who she is and knows what she wants out of life. And the setting of a charming, coastal English village where she runs a bookstore? That’s basically my dream in an alternate reality. I absolutely loved the story, though I didn’t love the conflict that was introduced. But the resolution worked for me! Such a great romance — thank you @berkleyromance for my NetGalley eARC!

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Content Warnings

Minor: Alcoholism, Racism, and Homophobia