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naysia_reads's review
emotional
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
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Homophobia, Racial slurs, and Xenophobia
amberinpieces's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
slow-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
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Homophobia, Racism, Islamophobia, and Religious bigotry
Moderate: Bullying, Cursing, Sexism, Sexual content, Xenophobia, Alcohol, and Sexual harassment
Minor: Addiction, Biphobia, Eating disorder, Racial slurs, and Medical content
kb33's review
lighthearted
sad
medium-paced
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
3.0
I’m not a fan of enemies-to-lovers, and this book doesn’t change that. This book especially was two different books - the first half made me pissed about Duncan ditching Amira and her little sister at the library. And that very evening, Amira thinks, “she couldn’t deny that he was loyal and supportive....” What? She’d spent maybe four hours in his presence, how would she know that? Duncan is alternately averagely nice and a total jerk. I had yet to see his appeal as a romantic character. 40% through and I was getting tired of Duncan being rude and then calling Amira our for being rude back, like he’s a completely innocent victim.
The second half of the book was completely different - Amira and Duncan were kind and they cared about each other. If one of them said something wrong, they apologized. The second half made me like this book, but the first was just frustrating. Although it had heavy topics, there was a lot of hope and support, and I didn’t think the book was too heavy, though it might be triggering for some.
I read the second book in this series first, and I loved it. The second book in a series is usually much better than the first, and so far this is no exception. I definitely recommend continuing the series. This was a closed door romance, but sexual content was started and strongly hinted at.
The second half of the book was completely different - Amira and Duncan were kind and they cared about each other. If one of them said something wrong, they apologized. The second half made me like this book, but the first was just frustrating. Although it had heavy topics, there was a lot of hope and support, and I didn’t think the book was too heavy, though it might be triggering for some.
I read the second book in this series first, and I loved it. The second book in a series is usually much better than the first, and so far this is no exception. I definitely recommend continuing the series. This was a closed door romance, but sexual content was started and strongly hinted at.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Homophobia, Racism, Sexism, Xenophobia, Islamophobia, and Alcohol
Moderate: Racial slurs and Sexual content
Minor: Cursing, Eating disorder, and Sexual assault
bookishbrittany's review
funny
informative
reflective
tense
fast-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
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Homophobia, Racism, and Xenophobia
Moderate: Racial slurs and Sexism