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imstephtacular's review
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Homophobia
Moderate: Sexism, Misogyny, Panic attacks/disorders, Mental illness, and Alcohol
Minor: Infidelity, Fatphobia, Classism, Sexual harassment, Transphobia, Cursing, Vomit, and Body shaming
umak4's review
funny
inspiring
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
I usually don’t love ya romance, so this book was always an uphill battle for me, but when I originally saw the marketing for this book I was under the impression that it was an adult romcom and even after I found out it was ya I decided to check it out because I loved the premise. this book is strongest when it’s focused on self-discovery, friendship, and community — all of which were front loaded in the story. at the halfway point, I was having a fantastic time, convinced I’d be giving this book no less than 4*. unfortunately I think these all flagged in the back half, which personally took away a lot of the charm of the story. I was also bothered by hollis’s infidelity being completely brushed under the rug which left me a little confused at how fast she and aini ended up getting together afterwards . While I did enjoy the book as a whole and liked aspects of the ending, I was left disappointed because of what I saw as missed potential
Content Warnings
Graphic: Infidelity, Lesbophobia, and Fatphobia
tinytrashqueen's review
hopeful
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
Content Warnings
Graphic: Toxic relationship, Gaslighting, Lesbophobia, Toxic friendship, Mental illness, Homophobia, Transphobia, and Panic attacks/disorders
Moderate: Bullying, Body shaming, Fatphobia, and Infidelity
ruthhelizabeth's review
adventurous
hopeful
lighthearted
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
4.5
I got a free e-arc of this book from Net Galley in exchange for an honest review.
The No-girlfriend rule was a freeing, warm and such needed tale of the stress of new situations and the best outcome that can happen.
Hollis is a fat, anxious high schooler comfortable if not a little unhappy in her relationship. She sticks by the side of her boyfriend and his lackluster if not downright offensive friends and is just trying to get through. Unfortunately they won't let her join their regular role playing game on a Friday, no girlfriends are allowed.
Looking for the experience to give her a leg up so she might get the chance to join, she responds to a flyer for a queer friendly group on a bulletin board and finds it's different to how she expected but maybe even better than she could have imagined.
This was just the kind of book I wished to have as a teenager. It was warm and uplifting and so representative of many of the hardest aspects of teenage life, especially as a mentally ill person.
There was one plot line which was against my personal preferences for a book, which just took it down half a star, but it was overall a huge triumph and a real joy to read.
The No-girlfriend rule was a freeing, warm and such needed tale of the stress of new situations and the best outcome that can happen.
Hollis is a fat, anxious high schooler comfortable if not a little unhappy in her relationship. She sticks by the side of her boyfriend and his lackluster if not downright offensive friends and is just trying to get through. Unfortunately they won't let her join their regular role playing game on a Friday, no girlfriends are allowed.
Looking for the experience to give her a leg up so she might get the chance to join, she responds to a flyer for a queer friendly group on a bulletin board and finds it's different to how she expected but maybe even better than she could have imagined.
This was just the kind of book I wished to have as a teenager. It was warm and uplifting and so representative of many of the hardest aspects of teenage life, especially as a mentally ill person.
There was one plot line which was against my personal preferences for a book, which just took it down half a star, but it was overall a huge triumph and a real joy to read.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Mental illness
Moderate: Infidelity
Minor: Toxic relationship
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