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lutheranjulia's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Minor: Death of parent and Bullying
biblio_jordyn's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
The Intimacy Experiment by Rosie Danan is a book that will stay with me for such a long time. I will look back on this book with love and I hugged it when reading so many times. I wish I could show every quote that made me love this novel so much, every moment that made me smile, every moment that made me feel empowered, but since this is an ARC I will just leave a list of all the things I love.
I love all the badass women quotes that will gave me strength and will give other women strength to love their whole selves, to have people love their whole selves, even the parts that they hate.
I love the Jewish representation. I felt I got to learn a lot about Jewish culture that I didn't know before and it felt so authentic.
I love that the Jewish representation was one of JOY. So many times, the representation only has to do with World War 2 and the Holocaust and I was so happy to see a book not rooted in trauma.
I love the in depth discussion about identity. The idea that you can be multiple different things at once, like being a sexual being and intelligent, being strong but also needing to lean on others sometimes, and so much more.
I love the continuation of the SEX POSITIVE discussion of her first novel in this series. So many young girls and young adults who grow into women are taught to hide themselves, to feel ashamed of their sexual desires and wants, to feel as if they must maintain this sense of innocence. This book crushes all these ideals that society tries to pressure on women.
I love that between all the serious topics and moments, there is this relationship between Naomi and Ethan that is both sweet and fluffy, but also powerful.
This book is completely bingeable and made me smile and feel empowered the whole read! I highly encourage everyone to read this book that not only tries to empower you, but shows JOY in the Jewish community.
I love all the badass women quotes that will gave me strength and will give other women strength to love their whole selves, to have people love their whole selves, even the parts that they hate.
I love the Jewish representation. I felt I got to learn a lot about Jewish culture that I didn't know before and it felt so authentic.
I love that the Jewish representation was one of JOY. So many times, the representation only has to do with World War 2 and the Holocaust and I was so happy to see a book not rooted in trauma.
I love the in depth discussion about identity. The idea that you can be multiple different things at once, like being a sexual being and intelligent, being strong but also needing to lean on others sometimes, and so much more.
I love the continuation of the SEX POSITIVE discussion of her first novel in this series. So many young girls and young adults who grow into women are taught to hide themselves, to feel ashamed of their sexual desires and wants, to feel as if they must maintain this sense of innocence. This book crushes all these ideals that society tries to pressure on women.
I love that between all the serious topics and moments, there is this relationship between Naomi and Ethan that is both sweet and fluffy, but also powerful.
This book is completely bingeable and made me smile and feel empowered the whole read! I highly encourage everyone to read this book that not only tries to empower you, but shows JOY in the Jewish community.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexism
Moderate: Bullying
Minor: Biphobia
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