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cheye13's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- 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? It's complicated
3.0
As my first foray into Christina Lauren, I'd consider this a success! Not immediately a new favorite, but I wouldn't shy away from any of their other books.
I was mainly impressed that the heat level suited my tastes nearly exactly; not closed door, but just a couple sentences, without much detail. The final act (and the "Olive working on herself") portion dragged on a bit too long for me, and I lost a little faith in Ethan. But I did like how well-rounded all the characters were and it was overall a decent little romance story.
I was mainly impressed that the heat level suited my tastes nearly exactly; not closed door, but just a couple sentences, without much detail. The final act (and the "Olive working on herself") portion dragged on a bit too long for me, and I lost a little faith in Ethan. But I did like how well-rounded all the characters were and it was overall a decent little romance story.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Infidelity
Minor: Sexual content and Alcohol
brinxleyx's review
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
Do not be misled by the fact I finished this book in two days. I was not a fan. The characters felt very one dimensional and there wasn't anything organic about the relationship or events occuring. The first half made me cringe with awkwardness and the second half left me frustrated. I skimmed the epilogue because I wanted to be done. I will admit though, it made me laugh out loud from time to time in between the bad moments, and that was the most redeeming part of the story. I don't plan to read book 2
Content Warnings
Minor: Infidelity and Sexual content
lexkazokas's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Infidelity and Sexual content
mikimiki25's review against another edition
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
vividphoebe's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Content Warnings
Minor: Sexual content
kiingchika's review against another edition
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
4.75
This book was everything. I love a good enemies*-to-lovers and fake relationship as much as the next guy, but they went about it in such a way that didn’t feel redundant or entirely cliche. The last couple of chapters especially really hit me right in the feels, and I genuinely can’t wait to reread this.
*Misunderstood enemies, if you will. Also, I was completely fucking gagged that Dane was a dickhead as a plot point, like I would’ve never guessed that and maybe I’m slow because avoiding a trip on Valentine’s Day is insane but hey
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexual content
Minor: Infidelity
aprose's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexual content
chloelj27's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
fast-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: Vomit
Moderate: Infidelity, Toxic relationship, and Gaslighting
Minor: Sexual content
lovealwaysadi's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cursing, Infidelity, Gaslighting, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Body shaming, Toxic relationship, and Alcohol
Minor: Fatphobia, Misogyny, Sexism, Sexual content, Vomit, and Lesbophobia
iloveyoutoad's review against another edition
it was so exhausting. i picked up this book for a light read, but it turned out to be the opposite. it starts very well, i liked the plot, but the constant sexual references made it feel like a 2015 wattpad fanfic. it became so tiring reading about sexual descriptions every 2 pages that i had to stop. i really liked love and other words from this author, but this one i did not like at all :(
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content