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bookishberry'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? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Weather Girl + Sports Boy 4ever <3
I laughed, I sobbed, I swooned…I can’t believe this is rated so low on GR (relatively speaking). It took a little bit to really get going but once it did - I was locked in.
Rachel Lynn Solomon keeps creating these intensely honest, funny, and lovable characters and I might have to sue for emotional distress because the fact that they don’t exist in real life is heartbreaking. The day her incredibly clever and adorable banter doesn’t squeeze my heart in the most lovely way is the day I hang up my lovergirl hat.
Two things that really shocked and delighted me about Weather Girl:
1. For the most part, Ari and Russell actually talk about things like adults. There are multiple opportunities for one of them to storm off after an awkward situation or unintentionally hurtful comment but they always come back to “Hey, that thing that just happened seemed to upset you. Can we talk about it?” Which I LOVED so much.
The loathed miscommunication/misunderstanding trope is used but it’s not done in the typical way so while it’s frustrating to see them struggling, you can actually sympathize with them.
2. Russell’s ex-girlfriend, her husband and his daughter weren’t villainized at all. Such a breath of fresh air! Elodie, Liv, and Perry were all genuinely sweet and funny. No “You’ll never be my stepmom!” antics or jealous, abusive ex-girlfriends. Also, all of the kids struck the perfect balance between precocious and endearing. It was wonderful.
I pity everyone that didn’t fall in love with all of these characters as much as I did.
I laughed, I sobbed, I swooned…I can’t believe this is rated so low on GR (relatively speaking). It took a little bit to really get going but once it did - I was locked in.
Rachel Lynn Solomon keeps creating these intensely honest, funny, and lovable characters and I might have to sue for emotional distress because the fact that they don’t exist in real life is heartbreaking. The day her incredibly clever and adorable banter doesn’t squeeze my heart in the most lovely way is the day I hang up my lovergirl hat.
Two things that really shocked and delighted me about Weather Girl:
1. For the most part, Ari and Russell actually talk about things like adults. There are multiple opportunities for one of them to storm off after an awkward situation or unintentionally hurtful comment but they always come back to “Hey, that thing that just happened seemed to upset you. Can we talk about it?” Which I LOVED so much.
The loathed miscommunication/misunderstanding trope is used but it’s not done in the typical way so while it’s frustrating to see them struggling, you can actually sympathize with them.
2. Russell’s ex-girlfriend, her husband and his daughter weren’t villainized at all. Such a breath of fresh air! Elodie, Liv, and Perry were all genuinely sweet and funny. No “You’ll never be my stepmom!” antics or jealous, abusive ex-girlfriends. Also, all of the kids struck the perfect balance between precocious and endearing. It was wonderful.
I pity everyone that didn’t fall in love with all of these characters as much as I did.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Mental illness
Minor: Fatphobia
Ari and her mother are both diagnosed with depression and it is mentioned fairly often in Ari's inner monologue and discussed a few times between Ari and other people, like her brother. Minor mentions of Russell's weight, insecurities around weight, and a fatphobic comment made by Russell's former employer.alexcabanechevarria's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
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
4.0
Content Warnings
Minor: Injury/Injury detail, Mental illness, Fatphobia, and Sexual content
garbage_mcsmutly's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Mental illness and Sexual content
Moderate: Toxic relationship and Abandonment
Minor: Injury/Injury detail and Fatphobia
noabeth's review against another edition
dark
emotional
funny
informative
lighthearted
reflective
sad
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
3.0
Content Warnings
Minor: Fatphobia
imds's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body shaming, Abandonment, Mental illness, and Fatphobia
mghrt06's review against another edition
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Mental illness
Moderate: Abandonment
Minor: Fatphobia
dubiousbunny's review against another edition
emotional
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
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content and Mental illness
Minor: Panic attacks/disorders and Fatphobia
theotterside's review against another edition
Content Warnings
Moderate: Mental illness
Minor: Fatphobia
abitbetterbooks's review against another edition
emotional
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? It's complicated
4.0
A good, sweet read with lots of heart! Fairly lighthearted and romantic but with great emotional depth and still covered meaningful subject matter in a sensitive way. I loved Ari & Russell together and the newsroom setting was a new one & very refreshing. I appreciated the nuanced take on Ari’s mental health and her struggle with depression, and how that related to her relationship with her mother.
I’m not Jewish, but Rachel Lynn Solomon is, and I really appreciate how she navigates the different characters’ relationships to their own faith and heritage. I loved all the moments of Jewish joy, from the family Shabbat dinner to the bat mitzvah towards the end. As an outsider looking in, it feels like a privilege to experience stories that are fictional and still feel informed by an authors lived experiences.
It definitely was a breath of fresh air to have a fat love interest in a romance! I’m pretty sure this is the first romance I’ve ever read where a man was anything but super jacked & thin. I appreciated the conversation around fat being a neutral descriptive word and calling out people who are “concerned for their health”. I would love to see the review / opinion of more fat folks re: how they felt about this representation.
Overall, not a mind-blowing or life-changing novel, but after this second 4-star read from RLS, I now know I can rely on one of her books for a pick-me-up romance & will be a go-to in the future!
I’m not Jewish, but Rachel Lynn Solomon is, and I really appreciate how she navigates the different characters’ relationships to their own faith and heritage. I loved all the moments of Jewish joy, from the family Shabbat dinner to the bat mitzvah towards the end. As an outsider looking in, it feels like a privilege to experience stories that are fictional and still feel informed by an authors lived experiences.
It definitely was a breath of fresh air to have a fat love interest in a romance! I’m pretty sure this is the first romance I’ve ever read where a man was anything but super jacked & thin. I appreciated the conversation around fat being a neutral descriptive word and calling out people who are “concerned for their health”. I would love to see the review / opinion of more fat folks re: how they felt about this representation.
Overall, not a mind-blowing or life-changing novel, but after this second 4-star read from RLS, I now know I can rely on one of her books for a pick-me-up romance & will be a go-to in the future!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Mental illness and Sexual content
Moderate: Injury/Injury detail, Alcohol, and Medical content
Minor: Fatphobia, Misogyny, and Abandonment
hellowildflower's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
sad
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: Sexual content and Mental illness
Moderate: Abandonment
Minor: Fatphobia