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Xeni: A Marriage of Inconvenience by Rebekah Weatherspoon
41 reviews
aqtbenz's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Grief, Death, and Homophobia
simplysimone's review against another edition
- 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
4.0
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Death of parent and Biphobia
Minor: Abortion and Miscarriage
cassiebartelme's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
1.5
Graphic: Sexual content
yourbookishbff's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
This is also an incredibly sex-positive story, where our main characters speak openly and honestly about what they like and dislike, about their sexual histories and health and about how they plan to enjoy their (supposedly limited) time together. I loved glimpses of Xeni’s friend group and Mason’s family and am absolutely going back to read Rafe very soon.
And, critically important: I loved this small-town rep. Cranky county clerk who really blows the wedding vibes? Check. Found family among the handful of people of color in an otherwise extremely white town? Check. Everybody in everybody’s business? Check. And my absolute favorite part: big-city girl falls in love with cute boy-in-henley working at the cozy small-town cafe and PLOT TWIST.
Anyways, I won't spoil anything, but if you're looking for a sweet, hot bi4bi read, this is it.
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Abortion, Biphobia, and Abandonment
Minor: Pregnancy
crystalisreading's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Death of parent
Minor: Homophobia and Biphobia
traceyanderson'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
4.0
Minor: Abortion, Sexual content, Grief, Miscarriage, Pregnancy, Biphobia, Cursing, Death, Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, and Toxic relationship
kerrythefire's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.25
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Revisited this one again and had forgotten how funny the dialogue is. It's quick, witty, deadpan, and Xeni and Mason have the most clever retorts (when talking to each other or other characters). I chuckled so much because of their banter. In general, I absolutely love their communication style... they're just so open and authentic. They say what they mean and what they think and give each other grace when they misunderstand something and it's just so healthy!!
This book was just all around inclusive. I loved the representation woven in throughout - in subtle and more overt ways. Whether regarding the experiences (good and challenges) around race, sexuality, gender, reproductive choice, kinks... even nods to the realities of things like systemic racism and gentrification and the toxic power of the corporate class. And shoutout to therapy! This was such a progressive book without beating you over the head with an advocacy message. It was, to borrow a word from my previous review, refreshing.
Xeni and Mason will forever be some of my favorites.
Graphic: Sexual content and Biphobia
Moderate: Racism, Death of parent, and Toxic relationship
Minor: Abortion, Medical content, and Miscarriage
downtown_kb's review against another edition
- 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
2.0
Graphic: Sexual content
bookish_afrolatina'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? It's complicated
4.75
Graphic: Sexual content and Grief
Moderate: Death of parent
Minor: Abortion, Biphobia, Injury/Injury detail, and Miscarriage
destynee's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Graphic: Death of parent and Sexual content
Moderate: Grief
Minor: Alcohol, Miscarriage, Biphobia, and Abortion