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3.65 AVERAGE
3.65 AVERAGE
SNL romance! I think it’s interesting how the pandemic is not only acknowledged but actually important to the plot. Good utilization of side characters/best friends throughout. But… I don’t love their romance to be honest. She is insecure and it comes out as being mean! A number of times! And he is super perfect and forgiving all the time and even in a romance novel it doesn’t make sense why they’re together.
I liked the “real life” nature of this book but it is barely a romance novel because of that. It definitely has romance elements but leans more towards a straight up novel due to addressing major issues like the pandemic. I think it’s cute and sweet and I liked the characters. They interact in authentic ways. Not a romance novel but still good had good romance and love. The FMC had some challenging character traits that were frustrating to read but rang true for me and I imagine for lots of people who have insecurities and low self esteem. I did want to just shake her and tell her to stop it with the self sabotage but that’s how you know the book got you invested!
dark
emotional
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
It reads like an overly self aware book desperately trying to check the rom com boxes. The romance is barely interesting and the humor weak. Definitely disappointing.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcoholism, Death, Drug abuse, Drug use, Pandemic/Epidemic
Moderate: Racism, Sexism
Minor: Pregnancy
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
emotional
funny
reflective
medium-paced
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
N/A
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
funny
hopeful
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
Loved this! Witty, well written and anchored in real life (partly follows the covid timeline) but not trite at all.
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
emotional
funny
lighthearted
fast-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
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix