Reviews tagging 'Classism'

I'm So (Not) Over You by Kosoko Jackson

15 reviews

coralcrab77's review against another edition

funny lighthearted medium-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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Classism

Minor: Misogyny and Homophobia

pawtory's review against another edition

slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.0

I feel bad rating this so low because I almost never rate below a 3, but it felt like I was being gaslit at times due to inconsistencies that should have been caught by an editor if not the author.  There were also things I'd think would be important to include in a book about getting back together with an ex - like why he broke up in the first place - that weren't?? I slogged through it just hoping for a reason to cheer for them but it just seemed really shallow without that. The pacing felt weird and events and conversations all over the place, the characters contradicting themselves from mere chapters earlier. I give it one star for representation and one for the writing "voice" being decent,  including the sex scenes even if I felt uninvested in them. I wish I hadn't wasted my time tbh and recommend you don't either. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content

Moderate: Classism, Racism, and Sexual harassment

Minor: Alcoholism and Gaslighting

There is no way to tag this but there is a

jilting at the altar between minor characters and a fourth act breakup between mcs as well as a few embarassing public scenes

hullomoon's review

medium-paced

4.5

I really enjoyed this, especially because

they didn't get together right off the bat. It made the moment when they got together even more satisfying

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Homophobia and Classism

mitchell_1's review

adventurous emotional funny slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

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Content Warnings

Minor: Sexual harassment, Addiction, Classism, and Homophobia

eslsilver's review against another edition

funny lighthearted slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

2.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content

Moderate: Self harm and Classism

readandfindout's review

lighthearted medium-paced

2.5

Style/writing: 2.5 stars
Themes: 4 stars
Characters: 2.5 stars
Plot: 1.5 stars

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Homophobia, Classism, Sexual harassment, Racism, Violence, and Panic attacks/disorders

Minor: Alcoholism and Blood

potatogrr's review

slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.0

Wanted to like it, was almost a DNF. There were so many pointless arguments, and then the end made no sense, I don’t understand why

they went from having this huge break in trust (again) to just getting back together instantaneously bc Hudson’s sister asked semi nicely

. Took me out of the story entirely. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Classism, Homophobia, and Racism

Moderate: Sexual assault and Sexual harassment

greenlivingaudioworm's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful lighthearted reflective relaxing medium-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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Homophobia, Racism, Sexual content, and Classism

the_vegan_bookworm's review against another edition

emotional lighthearted fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.75

This book expertly combines the tropes of fake dating and exes to lovers - both of which are personal favourites of mine! The cast is diverse with Black and queer MCs and side characters throughout. It addresses themes of wealth disparity, race and homophobia in an accessible and interesting way.

This being said, I found Kian and Hudson's relationship to be really toxic. They are on again and off again constantly without any clear resolution for their fights or clear communication for what to work on moving forward. We never understand why they broke up prior to the book, which leaves the relationship feeling very unfulfilled for me. It feels like their fights are showcased as passionate instead of acknowledging them as volatile.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Homophobia, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Violence, and Alcohol

Moderate: Classism and Sexual harassment

Minor: Alcoholism, Slavery, and Car accident

musebeliever's review

3.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Homophobia, Sexual assault, Racism, and Classism