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catladyreads's review against another edition
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cursing, Sexual content, and Chronic illness
Minor: Car accident, Domestic abuse, Drug use, and Medical content
saram's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
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
4.0
i WOULD die for Chloe and Red.
there were a few moments where I found this book a bit too over-the-top and cheesy but I'm really not even mad about it because this was so fun and sweet and occasionally heart-wrenching. I don't know if this makes sense and it might be mildly spoiler-ish so: but characters that have trauma/personal issues that, when placed in a certain situation, makes them push each other away/accidentally trigger each other, but then they show genuine desire to help each other and work through it to be together... I love it SO MUCH.
favourite side character award goes to Gigi, but I can't wait to read the other books about Dani and Eve because I'm excited to learn more about them!
also I'm new to adult romance and... whew
there were a few moments where I found this book a bit too over-the-top and cheesy but I'm really not even mad about it because this was so fun and sweet and occasionally heart-wrenching. I don't know if this makes sense and it might be mildly spoiler-ish so:
favourite side character award goes to Gigi, but I can't wait to read the other books about Dani and Eve because I'm excited to learn more about them!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Chronic illness, Emotional abuse, and Sexual content
Moderate: Drug use
Minor: Physical abuse
note on content warnings: the abusive relationship referred to in the book is a past relationship of one of the main characters, and the drug use is in the context of managing chronic illness. I don't know if it is appropriate to tag that as drug use, but it was the closest thing I could think of and as the main character does refer to her medication often throughout the novel it felt like something that should be mentioned.words_and_coffee's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
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
4.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content, Chronic illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Cursing, and Ableism
Moderate: Emotional abuse, Toxic relationship, Medical trauma, Physical abuse, Domestic abuse, Car accident, and Drug use
Minor: Racism
daniellestarredpages's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
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Content Warnings
Graphic: Chronic illness and Cursing
Moderate: Drug use
Minor: Death, Emotional abuse, Grief, Racism, and Toxic relationship
plumpaperbacks's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
[Edit, March 2021: I haven’t reread this, but I decided to bump my rating up to 5 stars because I frequently think of this book and occasionally reread some scenes from it, and both make me very happy.]
Despite the fact that Red, White and Royal Blue is one of my all-time favorite books, I have absolutely no experience aside from it with the romance genre. I didn’t plan to read this book, but once again, the hype on book Twitter convinced me to give it a try. And surprisingly, I really enjoyed it. I sped through the book in less than 24 hours. I loved Chloe and Red; I was thoroughly invested in their story. Even as an asexual person with zero interest in anything sex-related, fictional or otherwise, I had fun reading this. It was definitely steamy, but I liked the characters and plot enough to not mind. Those last few chapters had me stressed, and then the epilogue had me so, so unbelievably happy.
Part of why I loved Chloe was the fact that she liked video games, and my fave, The Sims, was mentioned. I’m not sure which one, but I’ve never seen the franchise mentioned in a book and it was an exciting little thing for me. In general, the modern tidbits and overall realism and relatability really added to my enjoyment.
I also loved Red, and Chloe’s sisters. Red was interesting and, thankfully, not one of the stereotypical hipster artists I’ve read so many times before. To each their own, but it’s not my cup of tea. As for Chloe’s sisters, Dani and Eve, they were a lot of fun even though they didn’t have a bunch of page time. I liked the dynamic between the three of them and I’m already interested in the sequels following Dani and Eve, respectively.
I don’t think I’d call this a favorite, but I’m glad I picked it up and I’ll definitely read the next book. Consider me a Talia Hibbert fan.
Representation
Despite the fact that Red, White and Royal Blue is one of my all-time favorite books, I have absolutely no experience aside from it with the romance genre. I didn’t plan to read this book, but once again, the hype on book Twitter convinced me to give it a try. And surprisingly, I really enjoyed it. I sped through the book in less than 24 hours. I loved Chloe and Red; I was thoroughly invested in their story. Even as an asexual person with zero interest in anything sex-related, fictional or otherwise, I had fun reading this. It was definitely steamy, but I liked the characters and plot enough to not mind. Those last few chapters had me stressed, and then the epilogue had me so, so unbelievably happy.
Part of why I loved Chloe was the fact that she liked video games, and my fave, The Sims, was mentioned. I’m not sure which one, but I’ve never seen the franchise mentioned in a book and it was an exciting little thing for me. In general, the modern tidbits and overall realism and relatability really added to my enjoyment.
I also loved Red, and Chloe’s sisters. Red was interesting and, thankfully, not one of the stereotypical hipster artists I’ve read so many times before. To each their own, but it’s not my cup of tea. As for Chloe’s sisters, Dani and Eve, they were a lot of fun even though they didn’t have a bunch of page time. I liked the dynamic between the three of them and I’m already interested in the sequels following Dani and Eve, respectively.
I don’t think I’d call this a favorite, but I’m glad I picked it up and I’ll definitely read the next book. Consider me a Talia Hibbert fan.
Representation
- Fat Black protagonist with fibromyalgia and chronic pain
- Black side characters
Content Warnings
Graphic: Ableism, Chronic illness, Emotional abuse, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual content, and Toxic relationship
Moderate: Domestic abuse and Racism
Minor: Drug use and Physical abuse
samanatha's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
I cried tears of joy. I laughed with the charity. I was awed by their honesty and real, humble reactions. Loved this.
Content Warnings
Minor: Drug use and Domestic abuse
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