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unwise_samwise's review
emotional
funny
inspiring
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? No
5.0
A truly wonderful book, there wasn't even the standard 3rd act conflict or if there was it was so minor and done so well I didn't even get stressed. I love these characters and watching them fall in love was a treat
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racism, Sexual content, and Cursing
Moderate: Lesbophobia, Homophobia, and Religious bigotry
Minor: Infidelity, Panic attacks/disorders, and Transphobia
cemeterygay's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
I adored this book so much. I've been desperately been needing a fun romance and since this delivered.
It was so clear that the diversity in this book was a love note to the communities represented. It was an unapologetically healthy lesbian romance that really raised my standards for other romances.
This book made me actually like the insta-love trope which is a miracle. The main relationship is just absolutely amazing. The two characters have so much chemistry and it is very clear that they care for each other. I love how the coming out storyline was handled and particularly the relationships between each character and their families was so well explored. I think the reality show premise was also used spectacularly.
For once, I'm not irritated by the word choice in the spicy scenes. I love the conversations about boundaries and consent and just the general amazing communication. Seeing a healthy relationship represented like this was phenomenal. The ending of this book was so satisfying and just left me feeling so much joy.
I will give the caveat that there is one pretty transphobic line in this book said by a side character. Beyond that though, I didn't find many problems with this book.
I read this book in a single sitting and I cannot recommend this book enough to people who are looking for good lesbian or sapphic romances.
It was so clear that the diversity in this book was a love note to the communities represented. It was an unapologetically healthy lesbian romance that really raised my standards for other romances.
This book made me actually like the insta-love trope which is a miracle. The main relationship is just absolutely amazing. The two characters have so much chemistry and it is very clear that they care for each other. I love how the coming out storyline was handled and particularly the relationships between each character and their families was so well explored. I think the reality show premise was also used spectacularly.
For once, I'm not irritated by the word choice in the spicy scenes. I love the conversations about boundaries and consent and just the general amazing communication. Seeing a healthy relationship represented like this was phenomenal. The ending of this book was so satisfying and just left me feeling so much joy.
I will give the caveat that there is one pretty transphobic line in this book said by a side character. Beyond that though, I didn't find many problems with this book.
I read this book in a single sitting and I cannot recommend this book enough to people who are looking for good lesbian or sapphic romances.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexual content
Minor: Racism, Xenophobia, Transphobia, and Homophobia
CW: coming out scene
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