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sarah_thebooknerd's review against another edition
challenging
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
4.0
4 ⭐️
2 🌶️
This book has some messy family drama in it that made it seem more realistic because let’s face it families can be messy.
I loved the fake dating aspect and have not seen fake dating with recent exes that made for some more challenges with them pulling off the fake dating.
I would definitely pick up more from this author.
CW: alcoholism, driving while drunk and causing an accident recounted, homophobia, sexual harassment, and physical altercation
2 🌶️
This book has some messy family drama in it that made it seem more realistic because let’s face it families can be messy.
I loved the fake dating aspect and have not seen fake dating with recent exes that made for some more challenges with them pulling off the fake dating.
I would definitely pick up more from this author.
CW: alcoholism, driving while drunk and causing an accident recounted, homophobia, sexual harassment, and physical altercation
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content, Violence, Homophobia, and Sexual harassment
Moderate: Alcoholism and Car accident
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.
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.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Homophobia, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Violence, and Alcohol
Moderate: Classism and Sexual harassment
Minor: Alcoholism, Slavery, and Car accident
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