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sailormoony's review against another edition
emotional
tense
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
Minor: Panic attacks/disorders, Acephobia/Arophobia, Toxic relationship, and Outing
takarakei's review against another edition
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
3.5
- ACE main character(s)
- MC is in love with her bff
- kind of a blind date set up (sort of)
It was actually interesting to read a nonfiction book about ACE representation (by Angela Chen) at the same time of reading this. I think that really informed my own ability to understand Joy as a main character. This book reminded me of that movie 27 dresses (only in the like pining after someone kind of off limits and then falling for someone unexpected). The pining over Joy's bff was a bit much at times, and while I did really like the eventual ending it felt a bit convoluted. I cannot speak to the ACE representation myself and if it was done well (and every ACE person's experience is unique), but there were many things echoed from the nonfiction read in this book, so it seemed well done to me...
3/5đ¶ïž
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcohol, Panic attacks/disorders, and Acephobia/Arophobia
Moderate: Sexual content, Racism, and Mental illness
Minor: Car accident and Death
scarroll178's review against another edition
emotional
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
The writingâs not my favorite and a few parts of the book feel unfinished at the end, but boy did I have a fun time reading this!!! The main relationship is so adorable, and I love how the main character has never been in a relationship before and sheâs never made to feel embarrassed for it or anything. I also love this book breaking stereotypes about what it means to be asexual.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Acephobia/Arophobia
lchambers394's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
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? Yes
5.0
A lovely summery read. I was in a hugeeeeee reading slump and this book brought me out. Joy is very likeable and complex and the other characters stand strongly too. This book is a realistic, heartwarming, light read about love in all forms. Great interesting ace and (perhaps unintentionally) adhd representation . Couldnât fault it.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Racism and Acephobia/Arophobia
Minor: Car accident
chaoticnostalgia's review against another edition
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? Yes
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Toxic relationship
Moderate: Sexual content, Grief, Acephobia/Arophobia, Death, and Alcohol
Minor: Panic attacks/disorders
stuckinatimeloop's review against another edition
funny
informative
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: Acephobia/Arophobia
Moderate: Racism and Toxic relationship
Minor: Death and Car accident
cozyscones's review against another edition
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Acephobia/Arophobia
Moderate: Sexual content and Racism
rickireadss's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.25
i loved so much about this!!! i loved how kann used joy and malcolm to show how asexuality is a spectrum and is not the same for everyone. i learned a lot about asexuality in this and just loved that! joyâs character was AH-MAZING!! she was hella confident, hilarious, and just so cool. and FOX?!?! i love that white man đ he was so grumpy and every âhmmâ he did had me panting like a pavlov dog đ„”đ€ i do wish we had more of their relationship rather than it just being at the end, but i loved everything we got to see at the lake house. i will say that malcolm and summer could just f*ck off. i donât like either of them - i didnât hated malcolm more so.
â ïž: acephobia/arophobia, panic attacks/disorders, racism, mental illness, car accident, death of friend, religious bigotry
Content Warnings
Graphic: Acephobia/Arophobia
Moderate: Racism, Panic attacks/disorders, Mental illness, Car accident, and Death
Minor: Religious bigotry
halfelfschollar's review against another edition
emotional
funny
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
I related to Joy so much. Being asexual myself, and having recently come to that conclusion, the description of her process of realisation were incredibly relatable. Her anxiety around her relationships were incredibly relatable and her internal monologue was a joy to read.
The other characters are also lovely. I did find myself frustrated with Malcom's actions, especially in the last few chapters. But it was never enough to make me discard the book.
The other characters are also lovely. I did find myself frustrated with Malcom's actions, especially in the last few chapters. But it was never enough to make me discard the book.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racism, Homophobia, and Acephobia/Arophobia
arireadsitall's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Joy has been in love with Malcolm since they bonded over identifying as asexual. Problem is she is stuck in that friend zone no matter how hard she tries. When Malcolm suggests a weekend away, she sees it as her in. Until he invites his new love interest Summer and her friend Fox. Joy and Fox team up for a little fake dating to make Malcolm jealous but through it she finds he may not be the only one she feels things for.
To say Joy was a literal joy of a character would be an understatement. Sheâs confident and bold and the perfect sunshine counterpart for Foxâs grumpy. I liked that this book took the time to explore boundaries and how there are ways to love someone aside from being physical. Fox was truly such a swoon worthy man for his care and time learning about Joy and what it means to be ace. He was the perfect counterpart to the not so great Malcolm⊠aka my least favorite part of this story.
This is a fun beach read thatâll make you laugh, smile, and want to push Malcolm off a boat lol.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Acephobia/Arophobia, Alcoholism, and Panic attacks/disorders