amandag239's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.5
Absolutely love this book, easy and quick read but never wanted it to end
crystaltran's review against another edition
emotional
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
1.5
y’all i’m so sorry but what the hell 😭😭 tiktok hyped tf outta this one and it had some potential but the plot is so unserious and the characters are so unlikeable i could nawt.
like i’m supposed to believe zahra is this like shy little sunshine girl but she continuously disrespects her boss (even before he gives her any reason to disrespect him) like who in the world talks to their boss like that 😭😭 and rowan is supposed to be this hard ass boss but he lets her talk to him so ridiculously and also talks about how hot her body is like straight after meeting her ??? like after a CONFERENCE MEETING?? w h y.
the dialogue really took me out of the fantasy but the plotline of rowan pretending to be some random artist dude and flirting with zahra via a chat room is so crazy. it’s even crazier that zahra actually starts flirting with him back?? girl you don’t know what this man looks like 🧎♂️ normalize fmc having normal girl friends in books bc if i was her friend i’d smack her upside the head i stg
it’s also just such a classic case of insta love and i’ve never really been a fan of that. i never really sensed any chemistry between the two main characters so reading this book became a struggle for me towards the end.
i very much didn’t enjoy this one but i heard the second one was way better and seeing the way the characters were set up in this book i might give it a try, but i’m gonna need some recovery time before i pick that one up 💀
this is a 1.5 star read for me but i rounded it up to 2 because i thought the concept was fun and i enjoyed the commentary of CEOs making more money than they know how to handle vs. the lower employees who struggle to obtain proper healthcare
like i’m supposed to believe zahra is this like shy little sunshine girl but she continuously disrespects her boss (even before he gives her any reason to disrespect him) like who in the world talks to their boss like that 😭😭 and rowan is supposed to be this hard ass boss but he lets her talk to him so ridiculously and also talks about how hot her body is like straight after meeting her ??? like after a CONFERENCE MEETING?? w h y.
the dialogue really took me out of the fantasy but the plotline of rowan pretending to be some random artist dude and flirting with zahra via a chat room is so crazy. it’s even crazier that zahra actually starts flirting with him back?? girl you don’t know what this man looks like 🧎♂️ normalize fmc having normal girl friends in books bc if i was her friend i’d smack her upside the head i stg
it’s also just such a classic case of insta love and i’ve never really been a fan of that. i never really sensed any chemistry between the two main characters so reading this book became a struggle for me towards the end.
i very much didn’t enjoy this one but i heard the second one was way better and seeing the way the characters were set up in this book i might give it a try, but i’m gonna need some recovery time before i pick that one up 💀
this is a 1.5 star read for me but i rounded it up to 2 because i thought the concept was fun and i enjoyed the commentary of CEOs making more money than they know how to handle vs. the lower employees who struggle to obtain proper healthcare
zg0612's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
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
3.5
It was a good book. Nothing i haven’t read before so there was nothing that was super new or exciting. </He was grumpy, she was the sunshine, abusive father, snotty/funny brothers, he’s rich, and then something happens to her which makes him have a relization. Nothing new. Quite predictable for me.> But it was a fun read to pass the time. Pretty fast too. Probably wouldn’t read it again, but recommend to someone wanting a read like this.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Suicidal thoughts and Toxic relationship
sirendeepity's review against another edition
2.0
2.5*
K but what happened to their personalities? Like, where did they go?
Booktok fooled me once again
K but what happened to their personalities? Like, where did they go?
Booktok fooled me once again
oliviabrcka's review against another edition
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
3.0
Extremely overhyped imo. I was overwhelmed and Rowan is literally THE WORST until the final 10 ish pages.
occions's review against another edition
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
4.5
noureenahmed10's review against another edition
5.0
This book is one of the best books I’ve read this year and it easily became one of my top 5.
I can already declare Lauren Asher as one of my top 3 favorite authors.
The way that book made me feel is indescribable. Nothing would do that book good enough.
It was such a roller coaster of emotions I felt warm, happy, content, sad, emotional, mad, and every feeling you could ever feel.
Rowan and Zahra are just so wholesome I love them both so much that it hurts, I felt everything they felt they were perfect in their own way.
And don’t let me get started on how much I laughed in this book from zahra and Rowan’s jokes to Ani and Cal’s vibes I love them.
I absolutely adore Rowan and Ani’s friendship. And Ani and zahra’s bond, care, and love towards each other.
Yeah that’s enough blabbering.
GO READ IT. NOW!!!!
I can already declare Lauren Asher as one of my top 3 favorite authors.
The way that book made me feel is indescribable. Nothing would do that book good enough.
It was such a roller coaster of emotions I felt warm, happy, content, sad, emotional, mad, and every feeling you could ever feel.
Rowan and Zahra are just so wholesome I love them both so much that it hurts, I felt everything they felt they were perfect in their own way.
And don’t let me get started on how much I laughed in this book from zahra and Rowan’s jokes to Ani and Cal’s vibes I love them.
I absolutely adore Rowan and Ani’s friendship. And Ani and zahra’s bond, care, and love towards each other.
Yeah that’s enough blabbering.
GO READ IT. NOW!!!!