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brazenbookbabe's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
Minor: Sexual harassment, Death of parent, and Terminal illness
novel_tea_book_reviews's review against another edition
- 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
2.5
Graphic: Cursing and Sexual content
Moderate: Cancer, Death of parent, Sexual harassment, and Terminal illness
merenguita's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
I went in with 0 excpectations, wanting to read a lighthearted romance and was suprised that I got so invested in the plot. It isvery predictable but it is well written and has pretty good character development so I didn't really mind.
I would really like to highlight the sex scene, it is explicit, so you can look forward to that. But the scene is so sweet and romantic and steamy at the same time, it also highlights consent (which sadly isn't that common) and it has some details that make it pretty realistic in my opinion.
Also nice LGBTQ+ representation c:
The only thing I would critique is how much the misscomunication drives the plot, it gets a little frustraiting at times, other than that a really enjoyable book
Graphic: Sexual content and Sexual assault
Moderate: Death of parent and Terminal illness
1da's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.25
Graphic: Cancer, Medical trauma, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, and Terminal illness
Moderate: Sexual harassment, Sexual violence, and Sexual assault
Minor: Toxic friendship, Sexual violence, Sexual harassment, Sexual assault, Sexism, Medical content, and Death of parent
kaylaaards's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Graphic: Chronic illness, Sexual assault, Sexual content, and Sexism
Moderate: Death of parent, Medical content, and Terminal illness
readsbyl's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
1.0
Controversy incoming…
*some small spoilers*
I really did not enjoy this book, the lack of character development was absolutely shocking, it brushed over Olive’s trauma like it was nothing, and some of the circumstances? Absolutely unrealistic.
Now I know this is a book, but when you’re setting it in a real life setting such as academia and in a college which have lots of rules etc. Then sitting on a lecturers lap, in a lecture, just doesn’t seem right to me?
Not to even mention the amount of toxic masculinity it supports, like we get it HE’S TALL! Oh, actually I think the actual word was ‘big’. Another unrealistic standard of men in a book. Big eye roll.
But on a deeper level the toxicity cannot be ignored. When Olive experiences sexual assault and blackmail (which is what it is, so let’s call it that), Big ol’ Adam handles it. Ugh. Not a man stepping in. He doesn’t even begin to allow her to attend the meetings over the other guys disciplinary. The book literally just drops it in and pulls it straight back out. If you’re going to discuss such an important topic, then discuss it.
I know so many people loved this but please someone tell me HOW.
ALSO! The full tittie in the mouth? I’m out.
Finally. The lack of communication was atrocious! Like these are meant to be full on adults!
Summary:
Adam and Olive are fake dating. His job is scared he’s a flight risk. Her friend wants to date her ex. Her ‘friend’ pushes them into a lot of PDA. His friend is an arsehole. Trauma sweeping (idk if this is a saying, it is now xo). A lot of ‘academia is boring…but the best thing ever!’
Graphic: Sexual assault, Sexual content, Terminal illness, Cancer, Death of parent, Emotional abuse, and Grief
bedtimesandbooks's review against another edition
- 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
Graphic: Alcohol, Cancer, Cursing, Death of parent, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual harassment, Sexual content, Terminal illness, Toxic friendship, and Misogyny
celines_schemes's review against another edition
3.0
Graphic: Sexual content, Sexual harassment, Emotional abuse, and Misogyny
Moderate: Bullying, Cancer, Cursing, and Death of parent
Minor: Terminal illness
booksandbrews's review against another edition
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.5
Moderate: Cancer, Death of parent, Misogyny, and Sexual harassment
Minor: Gaslighting, Grief, and Terminal illness
beaudoindani17's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Moderate: Sexual harassment, Sexual content, Sexism, Misogyny, and Gaslighting
Minor: Violence and Terminal illness