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myfff's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
tense
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
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Toxic relationship, Child death, and Sexual assault
Minor: Eating disorder
yellowpurple500's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
I found the links back to the wedding storyline interesting and I enjoyed the character development of Violet. However, the rest of the book fell a little flat for me. I found the other characters a bit dull and not fleshed out enough, especially all the male characters.
For an erotica I found myself rolling my eyes a lot at the sex scenes. It felt like if someone just looked at Violet she came. There were points where someone barely touched her and she was at the point of orgasm. I get this woman is horny but CALM DOWN.
For an erotica I found myself rolling my eyes a lot at the sex scenes. It felt like if someone just looked at Violet she came. There were points where someone barely touched her and she was at the point of orgasm. I get this woman is horny but CALM DOWN.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcohol, Toxic friendship, Toxic relationship, Vomit, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Cursing, Fatphobia, Sexual harassment, Alcoholism, Body shaming, Child death, Classism, Eating disorder, Emotional abuse, Grief, Infidelity, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Rape, Self harm, Sexual violence, and Suicidal thoughts
Moderate: Addiction
writeasiread's review against another edition
emotional
funny
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
The disconcertingly low rating of this book must be because the people reading it aren’t working class British bisexual women in their twenties with dreams of being picked up by a beautiful, rich, older couple who are kinda toxic but great in bed.
I’m getting the sense from reviews that you’ll only enjoy it like I did if you don’t go into it for erotica, but rather a type of coming-of-age story.
I’m getting the sense from reviews that you’ll only enjoy it like I did if you don’t go into it for erotica, but rather a type of coming-of-age story.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexual assault
Minor: Child death
emisbooks's review against another edition
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75
i am incredibly conflicted about my feelings on this book. at first i liked it, especially the theme of limerence which is very relatable to me. the writing is painfully real and at points amusing, although i found the pacing to be a bit off at points.
the characters are insufferable, especially max who is a complete manchild. i found violet (the protagonist) insufferable at many points too, even if her struggles were very real. she was constantly making stupid decisions. overall, she was a very frustrating MC to read about, especially considering this book is in the first person perspective.
however my main problem with this book is that it's all effect and no cause - everything occurs without a real reason or explanation. it was incredibly frustrating.
there is also so much smut in this book it's almost excessive. it wasn't exciting, but rather very repetitive. i found myself thinking "here we go again" every time.
tldr: mixed feelings. more bad than good. all effect with no cause. characters suck. too much smut.
the characters are insufferable, especially max who is a complete manchild. i found violet (the protagonist) insufferable at many points too, even if her struggles were very real. she was constantly making stupid decisions. overall, she was a very frustrating MC to read about, especially considering this book is in the first person perspective.
however my main problem with this book is that it's all effect and no cause - everything occurs without a real reason or explanation. it was incredibly frustrating.
there is also so much smut in this book it's almost excessive. it wasn't exciting, but rather very repetitive. i found myself thinking "here we go again" every time.
tldr: mixed feelings. more bad than good. all effect with no cause. characters suck. too much smut.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Eating disorder, Vomit, Sexual content, Sexual assault, Cursing, and Alcohol
Moderate: Child death and Miscarriage
lolasherwin's review against another edition
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content, Emotional abuse, Sexual assault, and Child death
mllymssy's review against another edition
dark
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
1.5
- characters are unlikeable
- sexy scenes did not make any logistical sense
- unnecessary trauma with no emotions behind it
- did not root for any characters let alone the main one
- falsely marketed as a queer romance sexy story
- I regret the 6 hours I spent reading this book
Content Warnings
Minor: Sexual assault, Child death, and Rape
spozk's review against another edition
funny
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
1.0
DNF at page 211
Has some well written chapters for example when she is talking about her past relationships and being introspective but the rest of it is very repetitive and boring. This character is constantly describing how ugly and nasty her clothes are and in general seems like a gross person just for the other characters to act like she's the most beautiful creature they've ever seen?? and the relentless naming of brands like H&M or KFC started to really grate on me.. might try finish this in the future but im getting really bored of it right now. Bought this book for the sex scenes and they're all too short and not written particularly well
I've also seen from other reviews that there is sexual assault in later chapters and I absolutely do not want to read that so on second thought I don't think I will finish this. The cover is way too nice for a book that is this irritating to read
Has some well written chapters for example when she is talking about her past relationships and being introspective but the rest of it is very repetitive and boring. This character is constantly describing how ugly and nasty her clothes are and in general seems like a gross person just for the other characters to act like she's the most beautiful creature they've ever seen?? and the relentless naming of brands like H&M or KFC started to really grate on me.. might try finish this in the future but im getting really bored of it right now. Bought this book for the sex scenes and they're all too short and not written particularly well
I've also seen from other reviews that there is sexual assault in later chapters and I absolutely do not want to read that so on second thought I don't think I will finish this. The cover is way too nice for a book that is this irritating to read
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual assault and Sexual content
Minor: Eating disorder and Drug use
valcro's review against another edition
2.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual assault and Eating disorder
lib_adams's review against another edition
challenging
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Eating disorder and Sexual assault
carasoutham's review against another edition
dark
emotional
funny
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Eating disorder, Emotional abuse, and Sexual assault