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3.54 AVERAGE
3.54 AVERAGE
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
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
Very sweet! Resolved a bit too quick, but I would definitely recommend it.
emotional
funny
lighthearted
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
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:
No
I’ve never read a book like this before! I’ve read your traditional MF/MM/FF romances but never one that represented nonbinary characters. I think this diverse representation was a breath of fresh air. It also encompasses a best friends-to-lovers romance which is one of my favorites. No wonder I read it in one sitting! I do have to admit though that the use of they/them confused me. I haven’t been as exposed to this in writing so there were times I forgot who was being referred to and it took me some time to get used to it. I also wasn’t expecting so much spice! When I see illustrated/cartoon covers I generally think the books will be more focused on the relationship and less on the spice but this dove into it fast. It took me by surprise. Other than that, I liked the setting, the secret pining that was years in the making, and the relationship that ultimately developed between Elsie and Ginny!
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
This was a disappointment as I'd really enjoyed Wilsner's previous romance novels. This one felt forced, I didn't really believe the relationship as there was so much telling and not enough to SHOW me how these two women had been in love with each other forever and ever. The fight felt dumb and unrealistic. I'm sad this one didn't work for me.
emotional
funny
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
emotional
hopeful
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
This is an ideal beach read, it's fast-paced, it's sexy, and the vibes are fairly low-stakes. Both characters are struggling to know what they want and so they have to work for it, but much of the book is just the two characters falling in love as they determine what they want out of their life.
Meryl Wilsner's books are very hit or miss for me, but I enjoyed listening to this one!
Nonbinary representation by a nonbinary author in the traditionally published space is amazing and I was so glad that Ginny's journey had nothing to do with their gender.
I thought the plot of the breaking up of the engagement was super fun and I think the first half of this book is better than the second half. It gets a little too slow and convoluted in a way that ended up being a little frustrating.
This book was very sexy!
Meryl Wilsner's books are very hit or miss for me, but I enjoyed listening to this one!
Nonbinary representation by a nonbinary author in the traditionally published space is amazing and I was so glad that Ginny's journey had nothing to do with their gender.
I thought the plot of the breaking up of the engagement was super fun and I think the first half of this book is better than the second half. It gets a little too slow and convoluted in a way that ended up being a little frustrating.
This book was very sexy!
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
emotional
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes