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Like Real People Do by E.L. Massey

10 reviews

tnemelce's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful informative inspiring lighthearted relaxing medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.75

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Biphobia, Car accident, Abandonment, Alcohol, Homophobia, and Medical content

Minor: Panic attacks/disorders and Mental illness

smasson13's review

hopeful 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

4.5

While there are clear signs the author is a fanfiction writer, the writing is solid and the story really well paced. The moment I thought I would start getting bored, the author hooked me back easily, which does not always happen for me. 

The characters are wildly adorable and while there is practically a thousand progressive conversations and therapy talks, there is enough problematic from Alex to make up for the lack of problematic in Eli. 

Overall, super cute and fun!

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Ableism

Moderate: Chronic illness, Homophobia, and Injury/Injury detail

Minor: Outing, Toxic friendship, Medical content, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Alcohol, Car accident, and Injury/Injury detail

frantic_vampire's review against another edition

emotional 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

5.0

I think I might have found another contender for my top favorite book of the year! This was amazing and I just didn’t want to put it down. I had a stupidly happy smile on my face the whole time I was reading. And I might have been giggling to myself as well, because the characters in this are just so sweet and anxious and relatable. I’m also pretty sure that this is the fastest I’ve devoured a 400+ page physical book in a while. I genuinely don’t know what I’m going to do with myself while I wait for my copies of book two and three to get here.

I loved that this book has its roots in fanfic! And yes, in some of the broader strokes of the story telling you can tell which fandom gave this story its basic structure. But I don’t think that’s a bad thing. In fact, I really loved that about this book, it felt like home even though these are completely new characters and a whole new story. Eli and Alex are both so sweet and anxious and I could read about them endlessly. I also absolutely adored the cast of side characters! I honestly can’t wait to dive into the next book. Like Real People Do is getting a solid five stars!

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Medical content, Chronic illness, Injury/Injury detail, Panic attacks/disorders, Homophobia, and Mental illness

Moderate: Alcohol and Car accident

mabellene's review

emotional funny hopeful medium-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

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Biphobia, Car accident, and Homophobia

Moderate: Alcohol, Injury/Injury detail, and Panic attacks/disorders

fromjuliereads's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful informative inspiring lighthearted 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

I was trying to decide what to rate this book, but let's be real. This was such a great read! I loved the characters, the humour, the rep - it's diverse with disability and mental health rep - and just the all around fluff and sweetness that we get!! I admit that I wish there had been more on -page time for some female characters. I understand it's lacking because, well, hockey. But we only had "the Morgans" who weren't even really there, Cody and Eli's moms, Eli's sister, and Abuela. And none were developed. But when that's my only criticism, that's great! I definitely laughed numerous times, felt a sense of kinship with Alex's anxiety and panic attacks, and even teared up once. Oh and Kuzy is the best!! New favourite character 😂😂

Anyways, if you're looking for queer, slow burn with pining, and allll the fluff - definitely pick this one up! 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Panic attacks/disorders, Cursing, Car accident, Mental illness, Alcohol, and Homophobia

Seizures (epilepsy), car accident and medical content off page and only recounted

samxyellow's review

emotional funny hopeful lighthearted reflective relaxing medium-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

Amazing book, amazing build-up, amazing characters, everything amazing

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Content Warnings

Minor: Suicidal thoughts, Panic attacks/disorders, Homophobia, Ableism, and Alcohol

traceyanderson's review against another edition

funny informative relaxing fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

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Content Warnings

Minor: Ableism, Alcohol, Car accident, Injury/Injury detail, Panic attacks/disorders, Chronic illness, and Homophobia

horns_and_ember's review against another edition

funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted relaxing 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? It's complicated

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Homophobia

Moderate: Chronic illness, Injury/Injury detail, and Medical content

Minor: Alcohol and Racism

fanboyriot's review

lighthearted medium-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

Yep, absolutely loved this book—just everything about it was lovely.  The characters were detailed and very lovable–Jeff and the best soft bro, Kuzy need to be protected at all costs.  Hawk and Bells were the best too.  I loved how Abuela was so wholesome.  

Eli and Alex were so cute and had such a lovable dynamic.  The banter, the softness, the honesty, just everything.  It was such a healthy relationship and I adore them so much.  Eli excitedly telling people how they met while Alex is in the background like: "do we really need to tell people that" will never get old.

Not to mention the acknowledgements page, I think that was the best one I've read.  I love fanfiction so much and it's nice to see others with the same appreciation.  Such a great book and I'm so happy I read it.

Idiots in Love
Mental Health Rep
Healthy Relationship
Gay Hockey Romance
Wholesome Friendships

(Third Person POV)

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Chronic illness

Moderate: Homophobia, Panic attacks/disorders, and Cursing

Minor: Ableism, Blood, Alcohol, Abandonment, Car accident, Injury/Injury detail, Suicide attempt, Classism, Medical content, and Suicide

kristynpittman's review against another edition

emotional funny informative inspiring lighthearted fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Chronic illness

Moderate: Medical content, Abandonment, and Panic attacks/disorders

Minor: Car accident, Ableism, and Alcohol