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mari1532's review
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
I checked this book out of my local library because I had heard about it from various sources and it did not disappoint. I found Greenwald's writing to be excellent.
The way that Greenwald writes engrossed me so much that I did not want to put it down once I started reading this book. Luna felt like a fully actualized person. I also really appreciated the way that Greenwald used the story to discuss how larger societal norms dictate how people view their sexual encounters. The way that Luna navigated that journey throughout the story and learned to be guided by her own beliefs was a wonderful part of the book.
In addition to Luna's journey, I found her and her best friend, Romy, to be both excellent characters. I liked how well they complimented each other with Romy being more self-assured while Luna was trying to find parts of herself. They were both smart and hilarious and I was rooting for both of their success from the very first page. I also liked Valerie, although she was my third favourite character. I felt that she was written with a nice level of maturity compared to Luna and Romy given that she was older, but Greenwald didn't make her too mature. Again, this makes everyone feel like real characters at various stages of their life.
I also really appreciated Greenwald's depiction of early career life and what it took for Luna, Romy, and Valerie to follow their dreams. The struggle is real and the fact that no one seemed to have had their dream job at the start of the book was refreshing to see.
Overall a great read. If you love romcoms I would highly recommend this one.
The way that Greenwald writes engrossed me so much that I did not want to put it down once I started reading this book. Luna felt like a fully actualized person. I also really appreciated the way that Greenwald used the story to discuss how larger societal norms dictate how people view their sexual encounters. The way that Luna navigated that journey throughout the story and learned to be guided by her own beliefs was a wonderful part of the book.
In addition to Luna's journey, I found her and her best friend, Romy, to be both excellent characters. I liked how well they complimented each other with Romy being more self-assured while Luna was trying to find parts of herself. They were both smart and hilarious and I was rooting for both of their success from the very first page. I also liked Valerie, although she was my third favourite character. I felt that she was written with a nice level of maturity compared to Luna and Romy given that she was older, but Greenwald didn't make her too mature. Again, this makes everyone feel like real characters at various stages of their life.
I also really appreciated Greenwald's depiction of early career life and what it took for Luna, Romy, and Valerie to follow their dreams. The struggle is real and the fact that no one seemed to have had their dream job at the start of the book was refreshing to see.
Overall a great read. If you love romcoms I would highly recommend this one.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Toxic friendship, Gaslighting, Outing, Bullying, and Sexual content
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