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decklededgess's review
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
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
4.0
trigger warnings: religious trauma, homophobia, emotional manipulation, pregnancy, fatphobia, racist microaggressions
I am STUNNED by thing book. How do you have me wrapped around these characters' fingers so quicklyyyyy? Kris's incessant and shameless flirting, D'Vaughn's charming shyness and smartass quips, the entire extended family dynamic, all of it was just so precious. I am delighted by how authentically these characters fell in love over a six week period. And the fact that all their struggles were on how to support each other and improve themselves to be better partners rather than wallowing in their own hurt....perfection. Sad there wasn't more smut but that's my constant complaint so don't worry about it.
I am STUNNED by thing book. How do you have me wrapped around these characters' fingers so quicklyyyyy? Kris's incessant and shameless flirting, D'Vaughn's charming shyness and smartass quips, the entire extended family dynamic, all of it was just so precious. I am delighted by how authentically these characters fell in love over a six week period. And the fact that all their struggles were on how to support each other and improve themselves to be better partners rather than wallowing in their own hurt....perfection. Sad there wasn't more smut but that's my constant complaint so don't worry about it.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Homophobia, Lesbophobia, Emotional abuse, Pregnancy, Fatphobia, Religious bigotry, and Racism
caseythereader's review
emotional
funny
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
4.0
Thanks to Harlequin for the free advance copy of this book.
- Queer screaming time! I adored this F/F romance between a butch Afrolatina and a curvy Black woman as they fall in love while fake engaged for a reality show. It's deeply queer and deeply lovable. It's laugh out loud funny while also handling some hard emotions.
- This book strikes the perfect balance between electric chemistry and gentle, caring support.
- POSSIBLE SPOILERS: I admit I was a bit nervous about the part of the plot where D'Vaughn is using the show to come out to her family (especially as Colton Underwood's show is under fire for doing just that). But Higgins uses the situation to talk about a coming out experience that is under-discussed: how even when your family is supportive after you come out, the fact that they kept quiet before can be hurtful and damaging in a different way.
- Queer screaming time! I adored this F/F romance between a butch Afrolatina and a curvy Black woman as they fall in love while fake engaged for a reality show. It's deeply queer and deeply lovable. It's laugh out loud funny while also handling some hard emotions.
- This book strikes the perfect balance between electric chemistry and gentle, caring support.
- POSSIBLE SPOILERS: I admit I was a bit nervous about the part of the plot where D'Vaughn is using the show to come out to her family (especially as Colton Underwood's show is under fire for doing just that). But Higgins uses the situation to talk about a coming out experience that is under-discussed: how even when your family is supportive after you come out, the fact that they kept quiet before can be hurtful and damaging in a different way.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcohol, Cursing, Pregnancy, Racism, and Sexual content
Moderate: Emotional abuse and Homophobia
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