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All the Feels

Olivia Dade

3.9 AVERAGE

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this wasnt bad at all. it had its cute moments but wtf is with the palm licking?

Reading vlog where I read this one: https://youtu.be/rjLxGkfdZ0Q

**Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for an e-arc of this book in exchange for my honest review!**

It took me a little bit to get into this because I didn't think the banter or comments Alex would make about Lauren in the beginning of the story were very 'cute' - it did eventually click for me (about 30% through) as I realized that this was just the teasing nature of their friendship. Speaking of friendship...that was one of the aspects I really, really loved about this book! Alex and Lauren develop a friendship first that eventually turns into a super cute romance. This is definitely a slow burn romance (my favorite kind!), and I think that's something that should be made known to those who loved Spoiler Alert because the romance aspects do not come into play as quickly.

I felt emotionally invested in their relationship and was really anxious about the unavoidable third act conflict. Since this actually happens so much later in the book, the resolution did seem to come a little too quick.

This one was super fun and I'm SO APPRECIATIVE AND IN LOVE with how Olivia Dade writes her fat main characters. They are so empowering in the way that they love themselves despite everyone else trying to tell them that they shouldn't! I certainly recommend this one for those who enjoy a slow burn romance with teasing banter AND definitely pick this one up if you're looking for positive representation of fat main characters in romance!
emotional funny hopeful medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Complicated
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

“This is the best day of my fucking life!” he shouted. “Only! One! Bed! My second-favorite trope!”

This was remarkably cute. I thought I liked the first book but I found that I enjoyed this one even more despite the fact that I didn't really love Alex or Lauren to begin with. I think this book did a good job of handling some difficult topics, while still keeping a fun, light-hearted rom-com feel. Alex is funny and I love him. I am definitely going to have to read more of Olivia Dade's novels because I love her writing style and her beautiful non-conventional characters.
emotional funny hopeful reflective medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

I won this book in a Goodreads Giveaway and was asked for an honest review. I *really* enjoyed this book! I was intrigued by the glimpses of Alex and Lauren's relationship we received in Spoiler Alert, and seeing that relationship develop and progress in All the Feels did not disappoint. Alex is charming, despite his flaws, and Lauren's wry humor played off him so well. I definitely recommend this book!

I didn’t like this one as much as Spoiler Alert. I liked the character development, and the romance was very sweet. But I don’t like miscommunication as a plot device and the sex is too graphic and weird for me.
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: No
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes
funny hopeful lighthearted medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: Complicated
Loveable characters: Complicated
Diverse cast of characters: Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes
emotional funny hopeful lighthearted reflective fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes