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imds's review
- 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? It's complicated
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Homophobia, Abandonment, Death of parent, Emotional abuse, Grief, and Outing
fanboyriot's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
šRoadtrip
š Found Family
š Rivals to Lovers
Conrad and Alden have such a good rivals to lovers relationship. They both play the card game Odyssey and have the opportunity to play in tournaments, something that is a once-in-a-lifetime kind of trip. If they win it would help solve some of the problems in their lives.
The queer rep in this book was so nicely written, I loved how it was all normalized, and how there were so many queer characters. The found family was everything. And I have to mention how much I loved all the artwork throughout this book!
I love how well the characters worked together how the rivals became friends and then boyfriends. The grumpy x sunshine trope fit their personalities so well.
Spice Level: š¶ļø (1/5)
Release Date: 02, June 2020
POV: Switching, First Person
Rep: Gay (MCs), LGBTQIA+ (SCs), Mental Health, Neurodivergent characters
Content Warnings
Graphic: Mental illness and Panic attacks/disorders
Moderate: Sexual content, Emotional abuse, Grief, Ableism, Child abuse, Chronic illness, and Cursing
Minor: Abandonment, Alcohol, Classism, Death of parent, Homophobia, and Outing
angelfireeast24's review
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying, Child abuse, Chronic illness, Emotional abuse, Grief, Homophobia, Mental illness, Outing, Panic attacks/disorders, Abandonment, Toxic relationship, Sexual content, and Classism
Moderate: Death of parent and Alcohol
linnea1801's review
emotional
inspiring
lighthearted
fast-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
This book is sooo cute <3 Alden and Conrad are both so sweet but also very relatable. I LOVE IT!!!!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Homophobia, Outing, Religious bigotry, Panic attacks/disorders, and Abandonment
Minor: Death of parent
neverlandpages4's review
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
sad
slow-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? It's complicated
4.0
Iāve had quite the journey with this book. I started it in January but I ended up getting bored and putting it down. I finally finished it this month and even though I had my struggles with it, I ended up loving it!
Before picking this up, I had never seen it anywhere and Iām honestly surprised that it doesnāt get that much attention. It has a diverse cast of characters, adorable illustrations, and one of the cutest fictional couples ever š„¹
Alden & Conradās relationship was adorable and I loved seeing how their relationship progressed from āenemiesā to lovers. Like many enemies to lovers books, they werenāt actually enemies but it was interesting to see how theyād fall in love. I felt like Conrad and Alden were a perfect match, despite their differences and I loved their characters so much!
Alden is easily my favorite part of the entire book. I related to him on a whole different level. I felt understood and validated whenever he expressed his feelings. Heās also neurodivergent and although not confirmed, possibly on the spectrum which is another thing I could relate to.
I also really felt for Conrad. He struggles a lot, and a lot of it has to do with unsupportive homophobic parents which was heartbreaking to read about.
Another thing I loved was how the characters are just unapologetically queer. Thereās something so refreshing about reading a queer romance where the characters never come out or justify themselves or explain their sexuality. The reader simply knows it. No need for a million explanations.
The road trip was fun to read about but I felt like it got a little repetitive. Thereās a huge gaming tournament at the end, and despite both characters being presented as good gaymers, it was pretty obvious from the start who was going to win. So the entire thing about the games and the tournament got boring for me.
Overall, this was such a cute, funny, and underrated read, but I think I wouldāve liked it more if it was fast-paced, and had a more interesting plot.
Before picking this up, I had never seen it anywhere and Iām honestly surprised that it doesnāt get that much attention. It has a diverse cast of characters, adorable illustrations, and one of the cutest fictional couples ever š„¹
Alden & Conradās relationship was adorable and I loved seeing how their relationship progressed from āenemiesā to lovers. Like many enemies to lovers books, they werenāt actually enemies but it was interesting to see how theyād fall in love. I felt like Conrad and Alden were a perfect match, despite their differences and I loved their characters so much!
Alden is easily my favorite part of the entire book. I related to him on a whole different level. I felt understood and validated whenever he expressed his feelings. Heās also neurodivergent and although not confirmed, possibly on the spectrum which is another thing I could relate to.
I also really felt for Conrad. He struggles a lot, and a lot of it has to do with unsupportive homophobic parents which was heartbreaking to read about.
Another thing I loved was how the characters are just unapologetically queer. Thereās something so refreshing about reading a queer romance where the characters never come out or justify themselves or explain their sexuality. The reader simply knows it. No need for a million explanations.
The road trip was fun to read about but I felt like it got a little repetitive. Thereās a huge gaming tournament at the end, and despite both characters being presented as good gaymers, it was pretty obvious from the start who was going to win. So the entire thing about the games and the tournament got boring for me.
Overall, this was such a cute, funny, and underrated read, but I think I wouldāve liked it more if it was fast-paced, and had a more interesting plot.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Homophobia
Moderate: Abandonment, Emotional abuse, and Mental illness
kyeruhh's review
emotional
lighthearted
medium-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? It's complicated
3.5
This was really sweet! Very fluffy and nerdy while also touching on more serious topics. The relationship developed rather quickly for my taste but I LOVE a road trip story so Iāll let it slide.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Homophobia, Panic attacks/disorders, and Abandonment
maregred's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
slow-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? It's complicated
3.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexual content, Abandonment, Alcohol, Classism, and Homophobia
saeruh's review against another edition
emotional
funny
medium-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
5.0
Love love loved this book and its love story. The writing kept me interested throughout and I was thoroughly invested in both Alden and Conradās lives/characters. There was so much sexual tension and the resolution of it was not cringey at all, which some books like this struggle with once they finally get together. I LOVED the drawings periodically throughout the story, it really helped me to create what the two lovebirds looked like in my head. Also, the actual game that they played was so well explained that I kinda wanna play it now and I am def not a cards gamer š
Content Warnings
Graphic: Abandonment, Homophobia, and Outing
time4tori2read's review
emotional
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
5.0
Content Warnings
Minor: Abandonment and Sexual content
nutm3g's review
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
relaxing
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? It's complicated
5.0
I had such a wonderful time reading Conventionally Yours. It was a fun and nerdy queer romcom that had so many favorite tropes within it. The characters have various backgrounds (we only get a good look at the romantic couple this time around, but the others will be explored in the next ones in the series) such as two mothers with successful careers vs bigoted conservative parents. It touches nicely on how regardless of an upbringing, everyone struggles with something. There is a neurodivergent main character as well as a nonbinary secondary character (will get their own spotlight in another book in this series). Overall, Conventionally Yours was simply a fun romantic queer read with a core in nerd/fandom culture.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Abandonment
Moderate: Death of parent, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Religious bigotry, Child abuse, Hate crime, Homophobia, Chronic illness, Sexual content, Terminal illness, Eating disorder, Alcohol, Death, Outing, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, and Mental illness