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khymihr's review against another edition
lighthearted
medium-paced
4.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Mental illness and Abandonment
Moderate: Sexual content
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.stevienotnicks's review against another edition
emotional
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Mental illness
kirstabelle's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Mental illness
samanthakayla's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
reflective
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? It's complicated
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Abandonment and Mental illness
I don't care how many times the person was married, you don'talexcabanechevarria'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
tigerlilliereads's review against another edition
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Mental illness
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
k8reads24's review against another edition
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
3.25
Content Warnings
Moderate: Mental illness
aed2655's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-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
3.5
This was a nice light-hearted read that also worked in some mental health and self-esteem issues.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Mental illness, Sexual content, and Abandonment