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vaguely_pink's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Sexual content, Bullying, Body shaming, Domestic abuse, and Fatphobia
Moderate: Physical abuse, Cursing, Grief, Mental illness, Ableism, and Emotional abuse
Minor: Alcohol, Panic attacks/disorders, Violence, Vomit, and Death
a_libra_library's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
Moderate: Abandonment, Body shaming, Bullying, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Fatphobia, Injury/Injury detail, and Sexual content
ashleyvharris's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Graphic: Body shaming, Cursing, and Domestic abuse
Moderate: Emotional abuse, Bullying, Fatphobia, and Physical abuse
Minor: Medical trauma, Injury/Injury detail, and Mental illness
gemin1reader's review against another edition
3.25
It was a cute enough story and I enjoyed the read but it did frustrate me after a while - I guess it’s nice to see a book with an ‘ugly’ love interest but did we need it hammered home so much?!
Graphic: Bullying, Domestic abuse, and Sexual content
jessgj'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
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
That said, I remember being excited to see Alex and Lauren fall in love while reading Spoiler Alert and this didn't disappoint. I really appreciate that Lauren isn't the "accepted" type of plus-sized, I.E. the hourglass-shaped vixen with a Jessica Rabbit-like bust-waist-hips ratio. Bodies come in different shapes and sizes and they're all valid and deserve our appreciation.
I also appreciate the depiction of Alex's ADHD. ADHD is often portrayed as this vapid, quirky, impulsive thing and Alex is very much seen that way in the public eye but we get to see the full picture of his love, his need for acceptance, his huge emotional range. We get to see the world through his eyes and it's so rich.
And Wren, ugh. She kept surprising me and her struggle with giving just so much of herself that she's burning out on all fronts is something I understand too well. Dade sucked punched me with that and the slow reveal of just how much Lauren does that. It's actually reminded me to take better care of myself so thank you, Olivia Dade for that one.
Overall, it wasn't the slam dunk I was hoping for but it's still a great time with a great cast.
TW: Mentions of domestic assault, fatphobia, panic attacks, some violence and bullying
Graphic: Fatphobia, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual content, and Toxic relationship
Moderate: Blood, Bullying, Domestic abuse, Misogyny, and Toxic friendship
shaipanda'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
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
I could not put it down and I loved their dynamic and stuff so much
Literally enjoyed so so much and I’m so glad I saw this mentioned on booktok and randomly decided to pick it up when I was at the library the other week
Graphic: Domestic abuse, Panic attacks/disorders, Bullying, Sexual content, Mental illness, Body shaming, and Fatphobia
Moderate: Ableism, Physical abuse, and Emotional abuse
Minor: Abandonment
ladythana's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Physical abuse, Panic attacks/disorders, Body shaming, Domestic abuse, Mental illness, Bullying, Fatphobia, and Grief
Minor: Toxic relationship, Sexual harassment, and Injury/Injury detail
briannareads1342's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Sexual content, Cursing, and Body shaming
Moderate: Gaslighting, Fatphobia, Bullying, Sexual assault, Physical abuse, Grief, Emotional abuse, and Domestic abuse
Minor: Death
kingrosereads'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
3.25
Moderate: Fatphobia and Bullying
Minor: Domestic abuse
jucolo'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
As always, Dade's use of fanfiction culture is perfect. In Spoiler Alert, Dade addressed the nuances and complexities of fandom and fandom culture (which worked well for April and Marcus, two people who have immersed themselves in fandom). In All The Feels, Dade doesn't address fandom culture in the same way because it isn't of interest to Alex -- what Alex cares about are the stories and the tropes, which is just perfect.
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Body shaming and Bullying
Minor: Domestic abuse and Mental illness
People are rude about the way Lauren looks -- but in my opinion, it doesn't feel gratuitous or poorly done. It's a real thing Lauren deals with, and Alex has to learn how to deal with it, too.