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hellowildflower's review
emotional
funny
lighthearted
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content, Racism, Misogyny, Miscarriage, and Sexism
utopiastateofmind's review
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
3.75
(Disclaimer: I received this book from the publisher. This has not impacted my review which is unbiased and honest.)
There was no way I was not going to love Cassie. Her friendship group in The Accidental Pinup makes me jealous! I loved the ways in which they support each other and know when to prod each other. I now need books about each one of these side characters because it's clear they have their own stories to tell. Cassie is driven, talented, and facing a ton of misogyny within the industry. And it's meant she's become outspoken and determined to make her space.
The rivals to lovers trope provides a foundation for their tension and some witty banter. Being dual POV, it allows us to get a sense of why Reid has been acting the way he has. What makes him tick and what has he lost track of. We can become so focused on that status quo that when things appear in our life to shake it up, that can cause room to wobble. He's laden with burdens and unsure about how to take care of the people in his life - which leads to some pretty epic mistakes.
There was no way I was not going to love Cassie. Her friendship group in The Accidental Pinup makes me jealous! I loved the ways in which they support each other and know when to prod each other. I now need books about each one of these side characters because it's clear they have their own stories to tell. Cassie is driven, talented, and facing a ton of misogyny within the industry. And it's meant she's become outspoken and determined to make her space.
The rivals to lovers trope provides a foundation for their tension and some witty banter. Being dual POV, it allows us to get a sense of why Reid has been acting the way he has. What makes him tick and what has he lost track of. We can become so focused on that status quo that when things appear in our life to shake it up, that can cause room to wobble. He's laden with burdens and unsure about how to take care of the people in his life - which leads to some pretty epic mistakes.
Content Warnings
Minor: Racism
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