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alphabetmafiamember's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Cancer, Cursing, Sexual content, and Sexual harassment
Moderate: Panic attacks/disorders, Grief, Death of parent, and Alcohol
Minor: Medical content and Abandonment
librarybookscene's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
3.75
Moderate: Sexual content, Gaslighting, and Sexual harassment
Minor: Panic attacks/disorders, Death of parent, and Toxic friendship
laurenreads_2204's review against another edition
- 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
Graphic: Death, Death of parent, and Sexual harassment
Moderate: Panic attacks/disorders
1da's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.25
Graphic: Cancer, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Terminal illness, and Medical trauma
Moderate: Sexual assault, Sexual violence, and Sexual harassment
Minor: Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Medical content, Death of parent, Toxic friendship, and Sexual harassment
nirellis's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Cancer and Death of parent
Moderate: Medical content
Minor: Panic attacks/disorders
bendersreads's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
Besides that, I didn't enjoy the premise. Fake dating is one of my favorite tropes, but the way it was used for this story didn't sell me. It was done too immaturely--it felt better for a high school setting. Not for a professor and graduate. Also, the awkward moments that were supposed to be cute were just cringe for me.
Moderate: Misogyny, Panic attacks/disorders, and Sexism
Minor: Sexual content
moonytoast's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.75
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Sexual assault and Sexual harassment
Minor: Cancer, Panic attacks/disorders, and Death of parent
looseleafellie's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
4.5
This book follows PhD candidate Olive, who must fake-date notorious asshole professor Adam Carlsen to convince her best friend that she’s in a relationship. But we all know where this is going, don’t we?
I really liked this book, and the main reason is cause it’s NOTHING like Reylo. While the plot does rely heavily on miscommunication (which I didn’t mind too much but some people might), I generally found the central romance to be super cute and full of chemistry! *badum tish*
Olive is shy and quirky, which I was afraid would annoy me, but her brilliant science mind really grew on me! She’s also heavily implied to be demisexual. Adam is a large grumpy man who will do anything for his significant other, and we simply have to appreciate that :D
It’s worth noting that the main plot starts with Olive kissing Adam without his consent. I felt that it was made clear Olive was in the wrong (the book acknowledges it as assault), and I appreciated seeing their relationship blossom with mutual respect going forward. Quite understandably, though, not everyone will be comfortable with an endgame romantic relationship starting that way, so please be aware.
Overall, I found this to be a super cute and enjoyable read that took me through a rollercoaster of emotions and left my heart feeling all melty inside!
Spice level: Graphic
CWs: Non-consensual kissing, workplace sexual harassment, anxiety, mentions of parental death and terminal illness.
Graphic: Sexual content and Sexual harassment
Moderate: Panic attacks/disorders
Minor: Cancer and Death of parent
rosalie5's review against another edition
- 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
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Sexual harassment
Minor: Panic attacks/disorders and Death of parent
victoria_18's review against another edition
- 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
Graphic: Death of parent
Moderate: Cancer and Panic attacks/disorders
Minor: Sexual assault and Sexual harassment