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caitlinmetselaar's review
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-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
4.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Emotional abuse
Moderate: Gaslighting
Minor: Abortion and Miscarriage
kirareadssometimes's review
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
Tate is that perfect kind of popular, goofy, kind and extremely sweet guy that I just knew I would love after about 10 pages. Cassie started out a bit too “quirky” but the more the book went on the more her character developed and she became more realistic. Their story was sweet, full of summery energy, and had the feeling of youthful freedom. The least spicy of the 3 books.
Cassie’s mom is a narcissistic bitch who has a serious mental illness and needs actual help. I’m glad Cassie broke contact with her and the book didn’t end with them reconciling.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying, Toxic relationship, Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, and Sexual content
Moderate: Classism, Infidelity, Abortion, and Body shaming
booksbytheglass's review against another edition
emotional
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
this was probably my least favorite from the avalon bay series, but I still absolutely loved every moment between cassie and tate!! 🥰
what I loved most about GOOD GIRL COMPLEX and BAD GIRL REPUTATION was the blend of drama between the “clones” and the natives - along with the general antics of the bay, of course
this one took a different turn with cassie, a “clone” only around for the summer, wanting a summer fling with one of the boys. it was sweet and romantic and completely drama-free (until the end of course 😳), and I almost wanted more!
I wanted more of cassie interacting with the rest of tate’s crew - the beach games chapters were definitely among my favorites due to seeing her with evan, cooper, mac and gen! and beyond all of that, cassie and her family just didn’t pack the same emotional punch that mac and gen did for me
however!! I absolutely adored her relationship with her grandmother and step-sisters! it gave off such a heart-warming vibe that set the tone for the book 🥹
while the drama in this one surrounded cassie’s toddler mother (literally she’s the worst), I didn’t get the sense of urgency for the third act breakup (😐) and the reasoning behind the drama in the first place
I cannot thank st martins press and netgalley enough for this advanced copy in exchange for an honest review! I took my time with this one!!!!
rating: 3.5 stars
wine pairing: provence rosé
what I loved most about GOOD GIRL COMPLEX and BAD GIRL REPUTATION was the blend of drama between the “clones” and the natives - along with the general antics of the bay, of course
this one took a different turn with cassie, a “clone” only around for the summer, wanting a summer fling with one of the boys. it was sweet and romantic and completely drama-free (until the end of course 😳), and I almost wanted more!
I wanted more of cassie interacting with the rest of tate’s crew - the beach games chapters were definitely among my favorites due to seeing her with evan, cooper, mac and gen! and beyond all of that, cassie and her family just didn’t pack the same emotional punch that mac and gen did for me
however!! I absolutely adored her relationship with her grandmother and step-sisters! it gave off such a heart-warming vibe that set the tone for the book 🥹
while the drama in this one surrounded cassie’s toddler mother (literally she’s the worst), I didn’t get the sense of urgency for the third act breakup (😐) and the reasoning behind the drama in the first place
I cannot thank st martins press and netgalley enough for this advanced copy in exchange for an honest review! I took my time with this one!!!!
rating: 3.5 stars
wine pairing: provence rosé
Content Warnings
Graphic: Infidelity and Gaslighting
Moderate: Miscarriage
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