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lusheeta_toel's review against another edition
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
1.5
I really did not like any of the characters - I did not feel connected to them, so their experiences were not moving or enthralling. It was strikingly corny, and they constantly mentioned how big Aaron was and how small Catalina was which was very tiring.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Eating disorder
kaitlinmarks's review against another edition
lighthearted
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
1.0
It’s really rare for me to review a book this negatively with just 1 star, but honestly, I barely made it through and only finished it out of principle.
I hate the trope that always seems to accompany a female protagonist who works in a STEM field that they are “oh-so-stubborn” and incredibly clumsy and oblivious. It’s just frustrating. I also felt like this one was dragged out. I didn’t love the disordered eating throughout and the writing just felt…uncomfortable and odd to me.
All of the problems in the book were really unrealistic and not grounded in anything in the plot, except for Aaron’s struggle at the end with his dad.
I hate the trope that always seems to accompany a female protagonist who works in a STEM field that they are “oh-so-stubborn” and incredibly clumsy and oblivious. It’s just frustrating. I also felt like this one was dragged out. I didn’t love the disordered eating throughout and the writing just felt…uncomfortable and odd to me.
All of the problems in the book were really unrealistic and not grounded in anything in the plot, except for Aaron’s struggle at the end with his dad.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexism
Moderate: Eating disorder
Minor: Cancer
claudia578's review
adventurous
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
slow-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? Yes
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Eating disorder, Misogyny, and Sexism
thebookpaiges's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
1.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Eating disorder, Sexism, Sexual content, and Alcohol
Moderate: Cancer, Death, Misogyny, Grief, and Death of parent
scarlettlarouge's review against another edition
lighthearted
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.25
The writing in this book was extremely repetitive and the main character came off as obnoxious, rude, and annoying even though she was supposed to be cute and bubbly. The main hero was bland. This is basically an idiot plot where there is no issue except that the heroine refuses to acknowledge her feelings.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Eating disorder
Minor: Cancer, Fatphobia, and Death of parent
pages_with_panda's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Catalina, aka Lina, has to find a date to her sister's wedding. She can't go alone because her ex-boyfriend, the groom's brother, is going to be there and get this - he's also engaged. Lina wants to prove to him, and to her family, that she's moved on and that she's actually happy with a new boyfriend (one who doesn't exist yet). Especially after the very public scandal that happened with her ex.
Aaron works at the same company as Lina, and after getting off on the wrong foot, they've made it their jobs to also hate each other and aggravate one another every chance they get. Despite all that, Aaron comes up with a deal - he'll be Lina's fake date if she'll be his. Cue the hijinks.
Despite having heard this was "enemies-to-lovers," it really isn't. Not even a little, not even in the contemporary sense. Lina is the only one who seems to have a problem with Aaron, while he really does nothing to show that he doesn't like her.
The main characters were pretty standard to be honest: Aaron is a thoughtful, put together man that every one wants, but with a sad past. He's like a big loyal Labrador retriever. Lina is quirky, smart, beautiful woman who is the only one who can't tell that Aaron actually likes her. She also has a complicated dating past.
The book starts off pretty slow, but despite that I wouldn't call it a "slow-burn," despite it being described as such. I feel like Lina falling for Aaron in the span of one weekend wasn't exactly slow.
The secondary plot also seemed wrapped up too neatly there at the end. Very unrealistic and really left the book with zero conflict.what do you mean it's okay she dates her BOSS!?
474 pages.
(⚠️Content Warnings;
Graphic: Sexual content, sexism, eating disorder,
Moderate: cancer, death of parent, misogyny
Minor: )
Aaron works at the same company as Lina, and after getting off on the wrong foot, they've made it their jobs to also hate each other and aggravate one another every chance they get. Despite all that, Aaron comes up with a deal - he'll be Lina's fake date if she'll be his. Cue the hijinks.
Despite having heard this was "enemies-to-lovers," it really isn't. Not even a little, not even in the contemporary sense. Lina is the only one who seems to have a problem with Aaron, while he really does nothing to show that he doesn't like her.
The main characters were pretty standard to be honest: Aaron is a thoughtful, put together man that every one wants, but with a sad past. He's like a big loyal Labrador retriever. Lina is quirky, smart, beautiful woman who is the only one who can't tell that Aaron actually likes her. She also has a complicated dating past.
The book starts off pretty slow, but despite that I wouldn't call it a "slow-burn," despite it being described as such. I feel like Lina falling for Aaron in the span of one weekend wasn't exactly slow.
The secondary plot also seemed wrapped up too neatly there at the end. Very unrealistic and really left the book with zero conflict.
474 pages.
(⚠️Content Warnings;
Graphic: Sexual content, sexism, eating disorder,
Moderate: cancer, death of parent, misogyny
Minor: )
Content Warnings
Graphic: Eating disorder, Sexism, and Sexual content
Moderate: Cancer, Misogyny, and Death of parent
leahfoko'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? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
It feels like too much work to write a review rn but this book was fun and I enjoyed it very much. Enemies to lovers and fake dating are my favorite genre tropes. Sometimes the book felt it was a bit repetitive but I thoroughly enjoyed anyway.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Misogyny, Sexism, and Sexual content
Moderate: Eating disorder
Minor: Cancer
brittaberry's review against another edition
lighthearted
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
1.25
I don’t think I like the fake dating trope lol also this was not enemies to lovers at all.
And one more thing, there is so much talk about dieting and disordered eating in this book that I feel isn’t addressed properly and it really rubbed me the wrong way.
And one more thing, there is so much talk about dieting and disordered eating in this book that I feel isn’t addressed properly and it really rubbed me the wrong way.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Eating disorder, Terminal illness, and Death of parent
Minor: Misogyny
nincole's review against another edition
funny
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.0
Content Warnings
Minor: Eating disorder