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jesjurgens's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Minor: Emotional abuse, Drug abuse, Addiction, Child abuse, Alcohol, and Drug use
courtnoodles's review against another edition
emotional
funny
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
Content Warnings
Graphic: Addiction, Abandonment, Sexual content, Alcoholism, Alcohol, Drug abuse, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Medical content, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Child abuse
instalovewithbooks's review against another edition
lighthearted
tense
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? No
2.0
Cute read, but definitely not a fave of mine. It was still good to read and I am glad I did ❤️
Content Warnings
Moderate: Alcohol and Drug abuse
Minor: Child abuse
louisa_pennyfeather2021's review against another edition
emotional
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
*spoilers*
I loved this book. I don't know what I was expecting, but it definitely wasn't two socially awkwar STEM nerds trying to figure out how to navigate a relationship.
I will say that the sexual tension was more sexuak than the actual set scenes, which I found absolutely hilarious.
Overall a great read, especially for gushing romantics.
I loved this book. I don't know what I was expecting, but it definitely wasn't two socially awkwar STEM nerds trying to figure out how to navigate a relationship.
I will say that the sexual tension was more sexuak than the actual set scenes, which I found absolutely hilarious.
Overall a great read, especially for gushing romantics.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Addiction, Alcohol, Alcoholism, Grief, Medical content, and Cursing
Minor: Child abuse, Drug abuse, Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, Injury/Injury detail, Misogyny, Pregnancy, and Abandonment
katiemack's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
I received an eARC of this book from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
This is the type of witty and charming romance I've come to expect from Christina Lauren. They took the classic enemies-to-lovers trope and made it more nuanced as single mom and data whiz Jess and single non-parent and scientist River fall in love. The chemistry between the two of them was palpable, but I also enjoyed Jess' interactions and relationships with her best friend and romance author Fizzy (possible surrogate for Christina Lauren?), her grandparents Ron and Jo, and her precocious daughter Juno.
There's a frustrating plot point toward the end (I won't spoil it, but it has to do with how River handles conflict) that made me give this four stars instead of five, but if you're a fan of Christina Lauren and are looking for a lighter romance with some heart and intelligence behind it, give this one a try.
This is the type of witty and charming romance I've come to expect from Christina Lauren. They took the classic enemies-to-lovers trope and made it more nuanced as single mom and data whiz Jess and single non-parent and scientist River fall in love. The chemistry between the two of them was palpable, but I also enjoyed Jess' interactions and relationships with her best friend and romance author Fizzy (possible surrogate for Christina Lauren?), her grandparents Ron and Jo, and her precocious daughter Juno.
There's a frustrating plot point toward the end (I won't spoil it, but it has to do with how River handles conflict) that made me give this four stars instead of five, but if you're a fan of Christina Lauren and are looking for a lighter romance with some heart and intelligence behind it, give this one a try.
Content Warnings
Minor: Addiction and Child abuse
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