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edilyaaang'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
4.5
Moderate: Cursing, Sexual content, and Gaslighting
Minor: Ableism, Bullying, Fatphobia, Infidelity, Sexual assault, Terminal illness, Dementia, Death of parent, Abandonment, Alcohol, Sexual harassment, and Classism
dwinn5's review against another edition
Graphic: Chronic illness, Cursing, Infidelity, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Terminal illness, Toxic relationship, Death of parent, Sexual harassment, and Classism
quietmarki's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Cursing, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Dementia, Abandonment, and Sexual harassment
you_had_me_at_romance's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Star Rating⭐️: 3.5/5
Spice🌶: 3/5
Butterflies🦋: 3.5/5
Humor😂: 3.5/5
Character Development📈: 3/5
Predictability🙄: 4/5
Writing Style✍️: 4.5/5
I had high hopes for this book and Lucy Score. While I fell in love with the initial story and the comedy interwoven throughout, I was ultimately left feeling dissatisfied with the ending. In fact, my overall rating dropped by an entire point just from the last 10% of the book alone. Personally, I hate rushed endings, and I hate that
Too much was covered across a short span, especially after such a slow burn between Ally and Dominic.
I loved the RomCom vibes and the Maleficent/Charming bit. However, Dominic was too hot-and-cold for me. Sometimes he gave me butterflies, but I hated the wishy-washy hell he put Ally through, especially when it came to their relationship at the end. I was also sorely disappointed in Ally’s inconsistency in standing up to him at the end.
I loved the idea of both Ally and Dominic being in their forties, but I had a hard time picturing them as such. Other than comments about physical ailments after sex and looming bills, the plot line, to me, fit that of people in their late twenties instead. I did, however, appreciate the realness of financial stress in the lives of successful professionals. Yes, Ally had a job, but she also had a lot of bills. The fact that she was always strapped for cash made her more relatable in a sense.
Similarly, I loved the The Devil Wears Prada vibes that exuded from Label. But, the manner in which Ally acquired her job at Label was very far-fetched to me and took away from Ally’s overall relatability.
Overall, I really like Lucy Score’s writing style, and I will be reading more of her books in the future. It was just the last 10% of this book that fell flat for me. Maybe it was just my mood, or maybe I’m not as huge a fan of the Grumpy/Sunshine trope as I thought. I can’t say I’ll be re-reading, but I would still recommend this book. The Com side of this RomCom is definitely worth it at least.
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Cursing and Alcohol
Minor: Sexual harassment
weelasswithabook's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
⭐ Rom-Com
⭐ Enemies to lovers
⭐ Office romance
⭐ Forced proximity
This. Was. So. Good!
I find it hard sometimes to commit to a romance over 350 pages, as it usually suggests to me that there's going to be a lot of unnecessary conflict. This, however, was delightful. Dealing with quite heavy topics such as dementia as and workplace sexual assault, Lucy Score managed to write a great love story which didn't overshadow or detract from the heavier parts of the storyline. It also still managed to be genuinely funny and steamy. So the length (500+ pages) of the novel was more than justifiable.
There's a lot of push and pull in here, combined with both characters being so strong willed and having such high standards for themselves that they can't show vulnerability to one another in an equal balance.
The enemies to lovers aspect of this was genuinely funny. It's so petty and childish (spelling out insults in foodstuffs, subtly giving each other the finger in the middle of important meetings, stuff like that), but I just thrived in it.
Graphic: Cursing, Sexual content, and Dementia
Moderate: Sexual assault, Sexual violence, and Sexual harassment
Minor: Ableism, Panic attacks/disorders, Medical content, Pregnancy, and Outing
khloereads86's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
4.0
The mmc was actually really sweet -
He was a bit overbearing at times and I totally understand why the fmc would get frustrated about not feeling like he was listening or being fair to her. She was a little frustrating in some of her actions, like when you’re that desperate and you have friends who are willing to give you a loan or help you out, and the consequences are what they were, it’s time to put your pride aside as much as it would suck.
Anyways, this was probably one of my favourite romances I’ve read this year. It was not without its flaws but I really enjoyed it.
Graphic: Cursing and Sexual content
Moderate: Infidelity, Sexual assault, Dementia, and Sexual harassment
Minor: Kidnapping and Abandonment
soniajoy98's review against another edition
- 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
3.0
Graphic: Cursing, Sexism, Sexual content, Violence, Dementia, Abandonment, and Alcohol
Moderate: Sexual assault, Sexual violence, and Sexual harassment
Minor: Pregnancy and Classism
chaoticace's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Mental illness and Sexual content
Moderate: Cursing
Minor: Death and Death of parent