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lighthearted
fast-paced
I'm not entirely sure how to rate this. I liked the beginning and the end, but the middle was just a full-on spicefest (skimmed through - not really my thing but other readers might enjoy the multiple back-to-back scenes) with not enough buildup. I liked the dual POVs of both Ginny and Elsie, and getting to see them grow as characters, albeit a little too quickly. Nothing really stood out to me but it was a nice enough read.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Minor: Bullying, Homophobia, Transphobia, Lesbophobia, Outing
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Bullying, Homophobia, Lesbophobia
adventurous
lighthearted
relaxing
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
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Minor: Bullying
emotional
funny
hopeful
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:
No
I truly enjoyed this book. Though a few parts were frustrating to me. I enjoyed the character development throughout the book, and of course, the spice! I especially loved some of the side characters, whose stories I’d love to have as their own standalone books.
My biggest complaint is that it dragged at some points. Around the middle of the book, I was a bit bored. However, since I loved the author's other books, I kept reading and ended up enjoying the rest of the book once it got past the hump of the story. I would have to say this was my least favorite of their books so far, though. Overall, a decent read.
Narrator Rating: 4.75 stars
The narrators did an amazing job of bringing all the characters to life, using a unique voice for each character. My only complaint is that Elsie sounded quite annoying in the one narrator's voice for her character, very whiny.
Elements
Heartfelt- 💔 💔 💔 💔 & 3/4
Horror- N/A
Love aka Romance- 💋 💋 💋 💋 & 3/4
Predictability- 🔮 🔮 🔮 🔮 🔮
Spice- 🌶 🌶 🌶 & 3/4
Tear- 😭 & 1/2
Thrill- N/A
Humor- 😜 😜
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content, Blood
Moderate: Biphobia, Misogyny, Sexism, Toxic relationship, Lesbophobia, Alcohol
Minor: Bullying, Fatphobia, Transphobia
Notes on Sexual content/blood there is a description of period sex, which is where the blood comes in.
emotional
funny
informative
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I actually enjoyed this one more than I expected. I appreciate the NB representation, and the way that it wasn't the entire focus of the book. There was A LOT more spice than I expected/am accustomed to LOL, but I liked how the author made sure to have the characters talk through stuff prior to trying them.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying, Fatphobia, Homophobia, Misogyny, Sexual content
emotional
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
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Bullying, Lesbophobia
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Bullying, Homophobia, Transphobia, Blood
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-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
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Minor: Bullying
emotional
funny
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
So incredibly charming, I flew through this one in an afternoon. Fun & light & sweet, I 10000% recommend to anyone looking for a queer romance.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Minor: Bullying, Blood, Outing
adventurous
emotional
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
Rating: 5/5 Stars
Thank you NetGalley and You Had Me At HEA for giving me an e-ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review.
Oh. My. Gosh. I ATE this book up. I have a headache from looking at my Kindle for 5 hours straight but honestly it was totally worth it to finish it today. I ADORE both Elsie and Ginny, and their journey from best friends to lovers. Their chemistry was undeniable, and GOSH the longing was eating me alive, but thankfully I didn't wait too long 😉. The supporting characters were hilarious while also helping the plot move along. Also the third-act breakup was ACTUALLY believable, which I usually struggle with. All in all, I honestly recommend this book so so much. I feel like I already want to reread it, it just gave me so many feels!
Thank you NetGalley and You Had Me At HEA for giving me an e-ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review.
Oh. My. Gosh. I ATE this book up. I have a headache from looking at my Kindle for 5 hours straight but honestly it was totally worth it to finish it today. I ADORE both Elsie and Ginny, and their journey from best friends to lovers. Their chemistry was undeniable, and GOSH the longing was eating me alive, but thankfully I didn't wait too long 😉. The supporting characters were hilarious while also helping the plot move along. Also the third-act breakup was ACTUALLY believable, which I usually struggle with. All in all, I honestly recommend this book so so much. I feel like I already want to reread it, it just gave me so many feels!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cursing, Sexual content
Moderate: Alcohol
Minor: Biphobia, Bullying, Lesbophobia