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terrypixee's review against another edition
2.0
dnf!!! found the characters annoying and the plot was mehh
jenmangler's review against another edition
2.0
I really liked the first third of the book but, in the end, it felt like the story didn't really go anywhere. The only character who showed any real growth is Serena.
sxtoru's review against another edition
2.0
2.O ☆
⚠ spoiler alert
The main character was actually so insufferable, the secondhand embarrassment of her actions killed me every other page. It tried too hard to be too woke with its take on feminism but never actually make meaningful expansions on them that was tasteful and just ruined it for me.
I came into it thinking I would love it seeing that the troupe was academic rivals romance and the leads were Asian (Viet rep!), in theory, it hit all the marks for me but in execution, I didn't really enjoy it. At least the male lead is likable and so were most of the side characters, there were some scenes where I was kicking my feet and giggling lol but overall when the main character is that unlikable, I simply can't rate it that high.
xoxo,
vivi
⚠ spoiler alert
The main character was actually so insufferable, the secondhand embarrassment of her actions killed me every other page. It tried too hard to be too woke with its take on feminism but never actually make meaningful expansions on them that was tasteful and just ruined it for me.
I came into it thinking I would love it seeing that the troupe was academic rivals romance and the leads were Asian (Viet rep!), in theory, it hit all the marks for me but in execution, I didn't really enjoy it. At least the male lead is likable and so were most of the side characters, there were some scenes where I was kicking my feet and giggling lol but overall when the main character is that unlikable, I simply can't rate it that high.
xoxo,
vivi
shadeyc's review against another edition
challenging
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
slow-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
kubra28's review against another edition
3.0
3,5☆
I liked the idea but there was missing something. Everything just kinda happend too fast
I liked the idea but there was missing something. Everything just kinda happend too fast
annalin's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
nakaawang's review against another edition
1.0
*1.75*
unfortunately, i didn't develop much of a connection with eliza & len, which meant for most of the book it felt like i existed outside of the story instead of being immersed in it. also didn't appreciate how feminism as a concept was discussed here (i know they end up understanding it in the end but still, hated it hated it hated it). i wish there was more of a development between eliza and her mother and sister bc the way the tension between them was resolved lacked depth. still a cute book, overall! but if you're tackling feminism, at least be better at it
unfortunately, i didn't develop much of a connection with eliza & len, which meant for most of the book it felt like i existed outside of the story instead of being immersed in it. also didn't appreciate how feminism as a concept was discussed here (i know they end up understanding it in the end but still, hated it hated it hated it). i wish there was more of a development between eliza and her mother and sister bc the way the tension between them was resolved lacked depth. still a cute book, overall! but if you're tackling feminism, at least be better at it
_tryreading's review against another edition
emotional
lighthearted
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75
okay, giving this a higher rating than what I was thinking of giving it cos it is a coming of age story and the way it tackles the views on feminism and other societal values is quite fitting for the age group they were in.
But the rest of the story is just trying too hard- the romance wasn't really needed but since it's there, it should've at least had given more thought or had more substance. It felt forced and just didn't make sense why it needed to happen, but well, it did.
But the rest of the story is just trying too hard- the romance wasn't really needed but since it's there, it should've at least had given more thought or had more substance. It felt forced and just didn't make sense why it needed to happen, but well, it did.
lifeinsilver'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
3.75