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maakbooks's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
medium-paced
- 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
4.0
It's difficult, because I don't remember much from book one, but I enjoyed everything I read in this book. Alex's ADHD is quite relatable, as someone with ADHD and feeling like you're the root of all problems for those you love.
For a book that follows a tv star, so many parts of this felt so grounded. I read this coming off of a book that wasn't nearly as grounded but had a similar concept and I don't feel great to compare them, but it's hard not to.
Lauren's feelings with her family were also something that I found so relatable. Bad family relationships are so difficult to navigate, especially when you can't just leave the family/relationship.
I really really loved this book and this series, but I find it so difficult to remember that much from the writing of this series that it's difficult to give it a 5 or call it a favorite.
For a book that follows a tv star, so many parts of this felt so grounded. I read this coming off of a book that wasn't nearly as grounded but had a similar concept and I don't feel great to compare them, but it's hard not to.
Lauren's feelings with her family were also something that I found so relatable. Bad family relationships are so difficult to navigate, especially when you can't just leave the family/relationship.
I really really loved this book and this series, but I find it so difficult to remember that much from the writing of this series that it's difficult to give it a 5 or call it a favorite.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Domestic abuse
Alex gives money to a DV charity and his mother was abused by her ex and Alex goes into the story.avabanana's review against another edition
3.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body shaming and Bullying
Moderate: Domestic abuse, Fatphobia, Physical abuse, and Dysphoria
cluckieduck's review against another edition
emotional
funny
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Profoundly irked by the lack of pegging!
Overall enjoyable…more good than bad, I’d say.
Definitely some problematic elements, especially surrounding the intense focus on Lauren’s appearance that didn’t let up from page 1 right through to the end of the epilogue. I also found Alex a bit infantile for a 39-year old and I don’t know if that was the best way to show his ADHD. Being a “delightful asshole” came across more grating than endearing at times.
But otherwise, I enjoyed the crossover timeline from Spoiler Alert and how they interconnected. I really liked the slow burn of Alex & Lauren’s relationship, plus the extra tidbits of the fanfics and playing up the romantic tropes on their road trip.
Overall enjoyable…more good than bad, I’d say.
Definitely some problematic elements, especially surrounding the intense focus on Lauren’s appearance that didn’t let up from page 1 right through to the end of the epilogue. I also found Alex a bit infantile for a 39-year old and I don’t know if that was the best way to show his ADHD. Being a “delightful asshole” came across more grating than endearing at times.
But otherwise, I enjoyed the crossover timeline from Spoiler Alert and how they interconnected. I really liked the slow burn of Alex & Lauren’s relationship, plus the extra tidbits of the fanfics and playing up the romantic tropes on their road trip.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Fatphobia, Body shaming, and Cursing
Moderate: Sexual content
Minor: Violence, Injury/Injury detail, Emotional abuse, Domestic abuse, Toxic relationship, Vomit, and Mental illness
kay_chan's review against another edition
lighthearted
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Cute story. Opposites attract with a plethora of miscommunication tropes.
Content Warnings
Minor: Body shaming, Fatphobia, and Domestic abuse
*disclaimer w. spoilers: some of the MMC's mannerisms in this book gave me the huge ick. Think borderline fat fetishism and miscommunication based bullying. I finished it but lost investment about 60% through. Romance just did not feel relatable or believeable.mariakureads's review against another edition
funny
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
4.5
Alex Woodroe....I'm adding him to my fictional boyfriend list.
I absolutely loved this book so much more than Spoiler Alert! I felt that Alex and Lauren had a better connection, and it felt like both were more grounded in reality than Marcus and Grace.
Not to mention that the banter... The banter was just fun, sexy, witty, and fun and both Alex and Lauren gave as good as they got in such a delicious way.
I really enjoyed the slow burn of this one as it let both Alex and Grace actually learn each other, talk, converse, and be in the same space as they both realized they liked each other and having to come to terms with how their lives away from each other meant and what they meant in each other's lives.
I borrowed this from the library but I might just need to buy a physical copy for myself ❤️
I absolutely loved this book so much more than Spoiler Alert! I felt that Alex and Lauren had a better connection, and it felt like both were more grounded in reality than Marcus and Grace.
Not to mention that the banter... The banter was just fun, sexy, witty, and fun and both Alex and Lauren gave as good as they got in such a delicious way.
I really enjoyed the slow burn of this one as it let both Alex and Grace actually learn each other, talk, converse, and be in the same space as they both realized they liked each other and having to come to terms with how their lives away from each other meant and what they meant in each other's lives.
I borrowed this from the library but I might just need to buy a physical copy for myself ❤️
Content Warnings
Minor: Toxic relationship, Physical abuse, and Domestic abuse
rondasue27's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
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
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Fatphobia and Domestic abuse
ell_n's review against another edition
funny
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
Content Warnings
Graphic: Domestic abuse and Fatphobia
brimclala's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
- 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
3.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying and Fatphobia
Minor: Domestic abuse
becausebrenna's review against another edition
emotional
funny
medium-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
4.5
Had so much fun reading this book! I loved Lauren and Alex and their dynamic. I was also never in a million years expecting the term “consentacles” to come up in a romance but it was hilarious!! Had to stop reading at a couple points just so I could laugh.
Also Olivia dade what is your AO3 handle I need to know what your OTP is for scientific purposes!
Also Olivia dade what is your AO3 handle I need to know what your OTP is for scientific purposes!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body shaming, Domestic abuse, and Sexual content
Moderate: Cursing and Fatphobia
Minor: Violence and Medical content
amris's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- 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
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content, Bullying, Fatphobia, and Body shaming
Moderate: Physical abuse and Domestic abuse
Minor: Injury/Injury detail and Violence