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xvicesx's review
challenging
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
I was in two minds about the rating, but ultimately it's a very enjoyable book and I stayed up until late into the night to finish it so it deserves its 5 stars.
I very much loved Axie Oh's "The Girl Who Fell Under the Sea" and I bought this book on the back of that then took a very long time to feel in the mood for it. It aged like a fine wine.
XOXO is a fast paced, feel good novel with low stakes and beautiful friendships in the difficult world of K-pop idols. The characters are relatable, lovable, and you learn a couple things along the way about a fairly difficult lifestyle in my mind. Really enjoyed it!
I very much loved Axie Oh's "The Girl Who Fell Under the Sea" and I bought this book on the back of that then took a very long time to feel in the mood for it. It aged like a fine wine.
XOXO is a fast paced, feel good novel with low stakes and beautiful friendships in the difficult world of K-pop idols. The characters are relatable, lovable, and you learn a couple things along the way about a fairly difficult lifestyle in my mind. Really enjoyed it!
Content Warnings
Minor: Death of parent, Bullying, and Chronic illness
ashlikes's review against another edition
inspiring
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Chronic illness
sarahhreads's review
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.75
ok the best way I can describe this book is imagine duplicity minus the mafia part and make one direction a k-pop group and then cross that with young royals minus the royalty + gay part and you get xoxo (btw duplicity and young royals are like two of my favorite things so I could not be happier with this combination)
anyway this was so sweet and cute and omg this is def a new favorite. I love the hidden romance trope and thought it was done super well in this book. I also really enjoyed reading about Korean culture and learning more about k-pop. Overall this is a perfect lighthearted read in one sitting book
age rating: 13+
tropes: hidden romance, secret identity trope (kinda)
tw: cancer, chronic illness, death of a parent (offscreen + in past), bullying
anyway this was so sweet and cute and omg this is def a new favorite. I love the hidden romance trope and thought it was done super well in this book. I also really enjoyed reading about Korean culture and learning more about k-pop. Overall this is a perfect lighthearted read in one sitting book
age rating: 13+
tropes: hidden romance, secret identity trope (kinda)
tw: cancer, chronic illness, death of a parent (offscreen + in past), bullying
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cancer and Chronic illness
Moderate: Bullying and Death of parent
aromarrie's review
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? N/A
4.25
Content Warnings
Moderate: Bullying and Chronic illness
Minor: Death of parent
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