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ruinedlanguage's review against another edition
3.0
[3.5] This was so cute but there were parts in the middle where I just wasn’t as excited to pick it up, and considering the expectations I had for it this shocked me.
I thought the dynamic between the two leads was a lot of fun, they definitely contribute the bulk of enjoyment garnered from this. I loved how each chapter began with a quote from a romcom, it seemed so fitting given the relevance of these movies to the premise.
Liz can feel a little flat at times. I personally dislike the “not like other girls” trope which is definitely in play here, because its always felt unrealistic to me. It was more bearable in this book simply because it gets explained towards the end.
It’s interesting to see where I feel like that trope works and where it just infuriates me. Like Lara Jean in To All the Boys can be considered to have a similar style to Liz and Peter definitely mentions how different she is, but Lara Jean is so likable I almost forget it.
Also, this has one of those scenes where the main love interest comments on how Liz eats so “different” from other girls. Liz rightly questions this but I’m tired of this whole Jennifer Lawrence you won’t catch me pushing around my salad I WILL shovel this food into my mouth without caring thing.
I think the friendships could’ve been more fleshed out, at the beginning she mentions this group of four she’s a part of and then they basically never show up.
Definitely one of the more enjoyable romcoms I’ve read! (Or I’m just a sucker for the “he fell first” thing).
TW: loss of a parent, vomiting, blood
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I wish there had been more flashbacks to friendship moments because while the absence of Joss is explained well it doesn’t feel like it matters because we’ve never known what it was like before her.
I thought the dynamic between the two leads was a lot of fun, they definitely contribute the bulk of enjoyment garnered from this. I loved how each chapter began with a quote from a romcom, it seemed so fitting given the relevance of these movies to the premise.
Liz can feel a little flat at times. I personally dislike the “not like other girls” trope which is definitely in play here, because its always felt unrealistic to me. It was more bearable in this book simply because it gets explained towards the end.
It’s interesting to see where I feel like that trope works and where it just infuriates me. Like Lara Jean in To All the Boys can be considered to have a similar style to Liz and Peter definitely mentions how different she is, but Lara Jean is so likable I almost forget it.
Also, this has one of those scenes where the main love interest comments on how Liz eats so “different” from other girls. Liz rightly questions this but I’m tired of this whole Jennifer Lawrence you won’t catch me pushing around my salad I WILL shovel this food into my mouth without caring thing.
I think the friendships could’ve been more fleshed out, at the beginning she mentions this group of four she’s a part of and then they basically never show up.
Definitely one of the more enjoyable romcoms I’ve read! (Or I’m just a sucker for the “he fell first” thing).
TW: loss of a parent, vomiting, blood
[SPOILERS]
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I wish there had been more flashbacks to friendship moments because while the absence of Joss is explained well it doesn’t feel like it matters because we’ve never known what it was like before her.
nattylite08's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
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? No
4.0
brownie_928's review against another edition
4.0
I really enjoyed it, it was sweet and fun and yes the book is better than a movie. I could relate to Liz a bit too much and I loved Wes (new book bf)
(Audiobook)
(Audiobook)
majoso's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
theblushbookworm's review against another edition
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
lyssabev7's review against another edition
4.0
BRB gotta go download their playlist!
Such a cute rom com. I loved the music and movie references!
Such a cute rom com. I loved the music and movie references!
cstacks18's review against another edition
emotional
funny
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.5
isabellew15's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
joy_s's review against another edition
emotional
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
Looking for a light and easy romance as a break from some heavier material, I grabbed this as I’d heard some people online talking about it. Started off not really being my thing, and I’m still not completely on board (with all the tropes or the main character), but I will admit, it did grow on me.
For about the first half I felt the book was a little young for me (it’s definitely meant for teens), but I think if I was a teen or maybe older than I am now, I’d be able to have a bit more fun with it.
The main character grew on me, and the grief she battled mixed with her childish expectations of love did come together quite well. And I have to say, felt like a fresh take, at least to me.
The book is just as tropey as advertised, and you know exactly what you’re getting into, but if you need something relaxed and cute with no surprises this is a good option. The only tropes I still have some issues with are ”lying to your bff with a convenient resolution”, and “the boy that teases you has always loved you”. Those two always raise red flags for me at first. The latter was handled well, but the former was still kinda gross and dismissive. Female friendships need more love in these stories. There was a bit of “not like other girls” syndrome too, but it petered out as the book went on. But nothing was ever too serious to be upsetting or reeeeeally red-flag raising.
Overall, I was pleasantly surprised, and if I’m looking for more cutesy romances I’d definitely pick up any of these author’s other books for adults.
For about the first half I felt the book was a little young for me (it’s definitely meant for teens), but I think if I was a teen or maybe older than I am now, I’d be able to have a bit more fun with it.
The main character grew on me, and the grief she battled mixed with her childish expectations of love did come together quite well. And I have to say, felt like a fresh take, at least to me.
The book is just as tropey as advertised, and you know exactly what you’re getting into, but if you need something relaxed and cute with no surprises this is a good option. The only tropes I still have some issues with are ”lying to your bff with a convenient resolution”, and “the boy that teases you has always loved you”. Those two always raise red flags for me at first. The latter was handled well, but the former was still kinda gross and dismissive. Female friendships need more love in these stories. There was a bit of “not like other girls” syndrome too, but it petered out as the book went on. But nothing was ever too serious to be upsetting or reeeeeally red-flag raising.
Overall, I was pleasantly surprised, and if I’m looking for more cutesy romances I’d definitely pick up any of these author’s other books for adults.
Content Warnings
Minor: Grief and Car accident
cosmicbooklover1's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0