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lyraparledor's review against another edition
emotional
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? No
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Outing
Moderate: Homophobia, Infidelity, and Religious bigotry
Minor: Racism, Car accident, Cultural appropriation, and Injury/Injury detail
therainbowshelf's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
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
4.0
My low expectations going in (based on another book by the same author) were not warranted. I was advised to give this book a try and I'm glad I did. This fake dating story in which a dare turns into a genuine connection is adorable and heartfelt while also touching on some tough family topics. I enjoyed this quite a bit. Also, loving the maybe demisexual/romantic rep.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying, Homophobia, Panic attacks/disorders, Racism, Outing, and Abandonment
sunsetsky's review against another edition
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Homophobia
traceyanderson's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
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? It's complicated
5.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Bullying, Emotional abuse, Hate crime, Homophobia, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Grief, Outing, Gaslighting, Toxic friendship, and Injury/Injury detail
puddlemud's review
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-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
3.25
Cute premise, which sadly wasn't as much the focus as expected. The writing style sometimes over explained a little, which made the whole reading experience kind of feel like a fanfiction. Like I don't need Kai to explain to me how he feels in a scene after it had already been described?
Still, it wasn't a bad read and I appreciate it for the representation and the cute, heartwarming moments.
Still, it wasn't a bad read and I appreciate it for the representation and the cute, heartwarming moments.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Homophobia
Moderate: Violence
ttlymental's review against another edition
emotional
inspiring
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
Coming out should always be a choice.
In a perfect world, your parents love and feeling safe would be human rights.
In a perfect world, your parents love and feeling safe would be human rights.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Homophobia and Outing
Moderate: Violence and Religious bigotry
Minor: Racism, Cultural appropriation, and Classism
willowmae's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
funny
lighthearted
reflective
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
Amazing book
Content Warnings
Graphic: Homophobia
_fathimanourin1234_'s review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
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? N/A
5.0
This is the best. Really this book feels so good. From the beginning to the end I was rooting for Bryson keller and Kai Sheridan. The way they explore each other. They are very excited to know each other more deeply. And the way they both assuring each other. Awww!!!! I love both of them.
And ofc the thoughts and insecurities Kai feels, I know how disturbing it is in his POV. Sometimes while reading this story, I was very grateful that I am straight, because I don't have to go to these kind of shits. I know there are worse shits going on in homosexuals life.
This story is mostly in Kai's POV. I really need a sequel that tells the story in Bryson's POV. I really need it.
This book is actually my 3rd favourite book of all time. I'm glad that I found this book. This is a must read book actually. This is a beginner friendly book.
And ofc the thoughts and insecurities Kai feels, I know how disturbing it is in his POV. Sometimes while reading this story, I was very grateful that I am straight, because I don't have to go to these kind of shits. I know there are worse shits going on in homosexuals life.
This story is mostly in Kai's POV. I really need a sequel that tells the story in Bryson's POV. I really need it.
This book is actually my 3rd favourite book of all time. I'm glad that I found this book. This is a must read book actually. This is a beginner friendly book.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Homophobia
ellpeck's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
sad
tense
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
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Homophobia
myreadingdream13's review against another edition
emotional
inspiring
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Homophobia and Outing