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coralcrab77'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
5.0
Graphic: Classism
Minor: Misogyny and Homophobia
krzzykitty92's review
- 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
1.5
The side characters were all really funny, but the main two were so annoying. I can’t root for them and I don’t understand why they are together.
Moderate: Sexual harassment
Minor: Homophobia
jennifer_bush_73's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
Kion was angry that he’d been dumped by his boyfriend, Hudson. Kion seems paralyzed by his angry about this breakup. Part of the story even involves another character questioning whether Kion’s behavior is driven by a desire to get even with Hudson for this break up. So, presumably, this was a pretty brutal breakup, but we never find out what happened? Why did they breakup? What did Hudson do? By the end of the book I thought that the smartest thing Hudson ever did was to break up with Kion.
And Hudson. He’s more likable, but his strained relationship with his family hinders his ability grow emotional, or engage in any sort of introspection. He and his have a sibling rivalry that is just bitter and nasty. And never overcomes his deference for his parents.
I don’t why they wanted each other. Both characters are too solipsistic to be interesting. They both need therapy. Although, Kion discusses having been in therapy, he may need a new therapist and some medication.
Graphic: Gaslighting, Homophobia, Panic attacks/disorders, Alcohol, Emotional abuse, and Toxic relationship
thirdeyeangel23'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
4.0
Moderate: Homophobia
stravabutforbooks's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
the dialogue was way more concerned with quips and banter than actually communicating anything which tracks since their relationship was very surface level. also everyone keeps referring to Kian as a journalist when he'd ask questions but any time something was actually important he'd have zero follow up...again, never once did he ask "why did you dump me in the first place?"!!
also pop culture references got to be a bit much but that's a personal annoyance
Moderate: Homophobia and Racism
Minor: Alcoholism and Sexual harassment
danajoy's review against another edition
3.0
The real issue is for a second chance romance we don't really get to understand at all why they didn't work the first time. With all Kian's insecurity/discomfort about Hudson being rich and the basically zero backstory we get this should've just been fake dating a FWB you stopped getting the benefits from. Honestly that whole aspect felt flimsy to me. Even the fake dating didn't make sense. Hudson's family wanted to see them together? They barely know him and he antagonises the dad.
There were some writing choices that felt clunky that could've been streamlined - you don't need to show off all the synonyms for said/ordered that you know!
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Alcohol, Homophobia, and Mental illness
baylan's review against another edition
Moderate: Toxic relationship, Sexual harassment, and Homophobia
Minor: Racism
hullomoon's review
4.5
Moderate: Homophobia and Classism
amandalorianxo's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Cursing
Minor: Homophobia and Racism
kaitlinlovesbooks'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
3.5
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Homophobia
Minor: Racism and Alcoholism