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bumblemee's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-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? Yes
5.0
I loved it!! This book did such a good job at establishing everything important early enough to get properly invested, knew which moments to include, was very entertaining and had a lot of important and well written conversations in my opinion.
My personal comparison for this is: It has a similar vibe to Boyfriend Material, but doesn't have the problems I had with that book. For example, secondary characters can't seem flat, because this only has like 88 pages, so there isn't much room for anyone but Kieran and Seth anyway. There are other people in this, yeah, but they are not focused on at all and that is fine, because you can't expect that from this book. There isn't that much time to go into a loooot of detail with our main couple either since everything moves very fast, but in my opinion they were both still layered characters with a lot of chemistry. I loved them so much! (Especially Seth, because he just seems so sweet through Kierans's eyes. But Kieran himself is great as well.)
If you tend to have a hard time with stories this short, this might not be for you - but if you don't mind a fast pace and can accept that there are a few things that probably would've been included if this had been a 300 page book and are not "missing", read it. It has so much going for it!
My personal comparison for this is: It has a similar vibe to Boyfriend Material, but doesn't have the problems I had with that book. For example, secondary characters can't seem flat, because this only has like 88 pages, so there isn't much room for anyone but Kieran and Seth anyway. There are other people in this, yeah, but they are not focused on at all and that is fine, because you can't expect that from this book. There isn't that much time to go into a loooot of detail with our main couple either since everything moves very fast, but in my opinion they were both still layered characters with a lot of chemistry. I loved them so much! (Especially Seth, because he just seems so sweet through Kierans's eyes. But Kieran himself is great as well.)
If you tend to have a hard time with stories this short, this might not be for you - but if you don't mind a fast pace and can accept that there are a few things that probably would've been included if this had been a 300 page book and are not "missing", read it. It has so much going for it!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content and Transphobia
ruthiedr89's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Gaslighting
Minor: Transphobia
jamielikestoread's review
emotional
reflective
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? It's complicated
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexual content and Transphobia
moonyreadsbystarlight's review against another edition
4.5
It ended up being very cute, but it was heavier than I anticipated. Still loved it though!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Transphobia and Sexual content
jennp28's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Short, quick, spicy read featuring a trans main character.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Transphobia
ashlislibrary's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
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
3.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Transphobia
ollie_again's review against another edition
emotional
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexual content
Minor: Outing, Transphobia, and Dysphoria
Misgenderingbluberrybooks's review against another edition
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
This book was very cute. I liked the storywriting and how the story moved along. I liked the mc and rooted for him and understood his issues with Marcus and the workplace.
Pros: Kieran, dragon, storywriting. Trans character rep written by a trans author
Cons:
Unconsenual kiss.. I feel like it was talked about more than just that he rejected him. He didn't ask Seth. I didn't love that
Age gap but that's personal preference
I wish there was more development with Seth and Kieran with more dates I feel like the book should have been longer. The political compaine also didn't really have an ending. Did the website go up?
I did like the book and there are great aspects in the book and I enjoyed reading it. One part I liked how markas shouldn't be proud of himself for doing nothing and how the workplace should be respectful of trans people whether there's a trans person working or not. There's more I liked. It's just easier to comment on what I disliked.
Trans and queer rep is important and I can't ignore that!
bonus: This read like a fanfic which I enjoyed!
This review is all over the place will edit later
Pros: Kieran, dragon, storywriting. Trans character rep written by a trans author
Cons:
Unconsenual kiss.. I feel like it was talked about more than just that he rejected him. He didn't ask Seth. I didn't love that
Age gap but that's personal preference
I wish there was more development with Seth and Kieran with more dates I feel like the book should have been longer. The political compaine also didn't really have an ending. Did the website go up?
I did like the book and there are great aspects in the book and I enjoyed reading it. One part I liked how markas shouldn't be proud of himself for doing nothing and how the workplace should be respectful of trans people whether there's a trans person working or not. There's more I liked. It's just easier to comment on what I disliked.
Trans and queer rep is important and I can't ignore that!
bonus: This read like a fanfic which I enjoyed!
This review is all over the place will edit later
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content and Transphobia
Minor: Homophobia
thereaderfriend's review against another edition
emotional
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
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content and Transphobia
Moderate: Alcohol
Minor: Biphobia, Cursing, and Homophobia
Really liked this but felt like the characters moved too fast for such a short story. Wish that it was a bit longer so it could’ve developed smoother.imrereads's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
3.0
It was cute, and good for when you just need something simple. I felt like it woulf hsve benefitted from an other round of editing, but I think a lot of people would love this regardless. I'd say go for it of you're looking for a short and lighthearted romance featuring a gay trans guy and a bi cis guy.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content and Transphobia