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abookwormspov's review against another edition
- 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
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Domestic abuse, Rape, Ableism, and Physical abuse
ms_read's review against another edition
- 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
3.5
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Panic attacks/disorders
Minor: Domestic abuse and Toxic relationship
lesliehirgelt's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Graphic: Abandonment, Ableism, and Sexual content
Moderate: Cursing, Bullying, Classism, Toxic friendship, Toxic relationship, and Panic attacks/disorders
Minor: Physical abuse, Gaslighting, Emotional abuse, and Domestic abuse
noodlesny's review against another edition
- 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
4.5
Graphic: Chronic illness
Moderate: Abandonment
Minor: Cursing, Gaslighting, Domestic abuse, and Emotional abuse
bookssamreads's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.75
Minor: Domestic abuse
froon's review against another edition
2.75
however, this book is fun. once red and chloe started their friendship, their dynamic was so playful.
honestly, i really, really couldn’t get behind red. ESPECIALLY after that one solo red pov chapter where he fantasizes about chloe,, it’s such a turn-off. then he continues to sexualize her through the chapter, which is ick because she’s just trying to help with his website…
the writing style didn’t wow me. and i found the pov switching to be a bit annoying, especially when it would cut in the middle of dialogue. however, it was easy to read, even if it was a tad too long.
my favorite aspect of the book was chloe’s experience with fibromyalgia and how it impacted her life. also, the fear of getting close to people in fear that they’ll leave… oh my sweet chloe.
overall, fine! i probably won’t continue with the brown sisters series. chloe, live your best life.
Graphic: Chronic illness
Moderate: Domestic abuse
jessiiiru's review against another edition
- 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
4.5
Moderate: Chronic illness
Minor: Gaslighting, Toxic relationship, Domestic abuse, and Emotional abuse
murve's review against another edition
4.0
Moderate: Domestic abuse, Toxic relationship, Chronic illness, Emotional abuse, and Sexual content
duchesseducool's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
Graphic: Domestic abuse, Gaslighting, Emotional abuse, Classism, Panic attacks/disorders, and Car accident
Minor: Sexual assault
bibliomich's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
- This was a true romantic comedy (emphasis on the comedy).
- Hibbert is a master of writing chemistry and spice. 🌶
- The protagonist’s struggle with fibromyalgia is written in a really authentic way, and I appreciated that the character was surrounded by supportive loved ones.
What didn't quite work for me:
- The pacing felt a little off. I felt like the enemies-to-lovers transition happened really quickly, and I would have loved to see their relationship evolve in a slower and more complex way.
- I also just wanted to see Chloe's other relationships developed out a bit more. It was clear that her sisters were an integral part of her life, but I felt like those relationships weren't given quite as much attention as they could have been.
Overall, I enjoyed this one & would happily read more of Talia Hibbert's books!
Moderate: Chronic illness
Minor: Emotional abuse, Domestic abuse, and Physical abuse