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max_the_lesbrarian's review against another edition
4.0
Infamous was the light-hearted romp that I was desperately needing in my life. The characters were fun and full of life, impressively no one felt too much like a flat caricature which in books like this, can be incredibly difficult to pull off. The romance between Rose and Eddie was both sweet and infuriating (in the best possible way) - this might be the first time I read a slow-burn where they're kissing on the first page.
There were definitely times when I gripped this book in two hands and near-yelled at Eddie about how naïve she was being - sometimes having the effect of watching a slow-motion car crash which easily could've been avoided - though at times I did have to cringe at her "friends'" treatment of those they considered below them and Eddie's near-complete acceptance of this. Let's just say that Rose tolerated a lot more from her friend that I would've put up with.
Overall though, it was a very fun romance with some good things to say, and I am excited to read Croucher's next book.
Thank you so much to St. Martin's Press and NetGalley for the free e-ARC in exchange for an honest and fair review.
There were definitely times when I gripped this book in two hands and near-yelled at Eddie about how naïve she was being - sometimes having the effect of watching a slow-motion car crash which easily could've been avoided - though at times I did have to cringe at her "friends'" treatment of those they considered below them and Eddie's near-complete acceptance of this. Let's just say that Rose tolerated a lot more from her friend that I would've put up with.
Overall though, it was a very fun romance with some good things to say, and I am excited to read Croucher's next book.
Thank you so much to St. Martin's Press and NetGalley for the free e-ARC in exchange for an honest and fair review.
wheeliebridge's review
I just couldn’t get past the blatant classism underlying so many of the interactions and how repulsive Nash is while still being a semi love interest
ladymoonyg's review
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Wild choice to make Eddie the POV character when Rose is clearly much more likeable and interesting. Also spent objectively too much time on that man
beranceknows's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
shershenk's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
This was quite slow, and I found Eddie’s obtuseness nearly unforgivable. Rose plainly explained her engagement to Albert so early in the book, and Eddie just…was NOT following. That set the rest of the book up to be quite obvious. Lex Croucher writes gorgeous banter, though, so while unbelievable, there were parts that were making me L O L.
onceinabluemoon88's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
cobaltbookshelf's review against another edition
3.0
3.5 stars
This book was so much fun! Infamous is billed as Bridgerton meets Booksmart, and it certainly delivers on both sides. The characters are nuanced and complex, developing in a believable way.
It's just such a great sapphic romance with two amazing characters in Rose and Eddie. Overall entertaining, well structured and romantic.
A special thank you to NetGalley and St. Martin's Press for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.
This book was so much fun! Infamous is billed as Bridgerton meets Booksmart, and it certainly delivers on both sides. The characters are nuanced and complex, developing in a believable way.
It's just such a great sapphic romance with two amazing characters in Rose and Eddie. Overall entertaining, well structured and romantic.
A special thank you to NetGalley and St. Martin's Press for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.
laurolly's review against another edition
1.0
DNFed at 32%. I honestly just did not connect with this book at all. I already predicted how this was going to go - I even checked to see if there was going to be an unexpected twist, but no. The actual love interest didn’t get enough screen time and felt flat; and the poet was just so unbearable I didn’t want to spend more time with him.