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tarnaflake's review against another edition
funny
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? Yes
2.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Blood, Miscarriage, Pregnancy, Sexual content, and Infidelity
poati's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Infidelity and Pregnancy
Minor: Alcohol
booksandcoffeewithlexi's review
emotional
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-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
Minor: Infidelity
booksndboba's review
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.5
Content Warnings
Minor: Infidelity, Injury/Injury detail, Vomit, Alcohol, Blood, Pregnancy, Sexual assault, and Death of parent
allygator's review
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
This was a super fun romcom up until the last 50 pages or so. Hazel is super quirky, which definitely makes her a character who is not for everyone, but I liked her chaotic energy, especially when paired with Josh's more structured life. I loved Josh's determination to do what is best for everyone around him, and Hazel's reminders to act for himself sometimes. The side characters were interesting.
As always, Cristina Lauren delivers on the romance elements. The sex scenes are great (for the most part, but we'll touch on that in a second) and Josh and Hazel's chemistry is palpable.
However, there is a glaring issue I have with this book. There is only one romance trope I truly hate, and that is accidental pregnancy. And what does this book have? Accidental. Fucking. Pregnancy. Josh and Hazel have unprotected sex once, which I wasn't thrilled by, but I put it off because there were no mentions of it later. And then Hazel gets a "stomach bug". And then she realizes she hasn't had her period in two months. And then she realizes she's pregnant. And then Josh comes over and they sleep together and they say they're going to talk about maybe starting a real relationship. And then he finds her ultrasound. And then he decides he'll stay with her. And then the epilogue is about her and Josh and their kids.
Seriously? He doesn't even agree to date her until after he realizes he knocked her up. And this is supposed to be a romantic decision? It's not. It's an obligation and I hate it. If you like the trope, you'll probably like this book. But otherwise, I'd pick up literally anything else by Christina Lauren.
As always, Cristina Lauren delivers on the romance elements. The sex scenes are great (for the most part, but we'll touch on that in a second) and Josh and Hazel's chemistry is palpable.
However, there is a glaring issue I have with this book. There is only one romance trope I truly hate, and that is accidental pregnancy. And what does this book have? Accidental. Fucking. Pregnancy. Josh and Hazel have unprotected sex once, which I wasn't thrilled by, but I put it off because there were no mentions of it later. And then Hazel gets a "stomach bug". And then she realizes she hasn't had her period in two months. And then she realizes she's pregnant. And then Josh comes over and they sleep together and they say they're going to talk about maybe starting a real relationship. And then he finds her ultrasound. And then he decides he'll stay with her. And then the epilogue is about her and Josh and their kids.
Seriously? He doesn't even agree to date her until after he realizes he knocked her up. And this is supposed to be a romantic decision? It's not. It's an obligation and I hate it. If you like the trope, you'll probably like this book. But otherwise, I'd pick up literally anything else by Christina Lauren.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content, Misogyny, Pregnancy, and Infidelity
marisabenn's review
funny
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
5.0
MY!! HEART!! π
I absolutely devoured this book. I liked Unhoneymooners, but I ADORE this one!!
Josh and Hazel are both perfect. Both as standalones and together. I honestly laughed out loud reading this more than I have with any other book. It is truly a rom-com.
I can't wait to read this one again and again and again π
I absolutely devoured this book. I liked Unhoneymooners, but I ADORE this one!!
Josh and Hazel are both perfect. Both as standalones and together. I honestly laughed out loud reading this more than I have with any other book. It is truly a rom-com.
I can't wait to read this one again and again and again π
Content Warnings
Moderate: Cursing and Sexual content
Minor: Death of parent, Infidelity, and Pregnancy
tuliptohru's review against another edition
emotional
funny
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? Yes
3.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content and Pregnancy
Moderate: Infidelity
Minor: Death of parent
saraavowlerr's review
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? It's complicated
3.75
It kind of lost me in the last 50 pages, I donβt really like miscommunication tropes. But the first 250 were perfection.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Pregnancy, Cursing, and Sexual content
Moderate: Infidelity, Death of parent, Blood, Addiction, and Alcohol
wormgirl's review
emotional
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
Content Warnings
Minor: Death of parent, Emotional abuse, and Infidelity