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onlyonebookshelf's review against another edition
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? It's complicated
5.0
thefullbronte's review against another edition
5.0
Review haiku:
Autistic hero!
But, yay! it’s not a “big deal”
Result: Joy, joy, joy!
No, but really, it’s so refreshing to recognise a non-neurotypical protagonist and see them just be accepted and loved without handwringing.
Autistic hero!
But, yay! it’s not a “big deal”
Result: Joy, joy, joy!
No, but really, it’s so refreshing to recognise a non-neurotypical protagonist and see them just be accepted and loved without handwringing.
nance's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
5.0
cassandrat's review against another edition
4.5
I am so glad I read this book. This one was for me in almo t every way. I loved the characters and the way their relationship grows. It isn't a rushed romance and the characters spend time getting to know and appreciate each other. Also, I have empathy for a person who wants to be candid and has problems identifying emotions. I found Tom's constant confusion over emotions and Cassandra's interest in a meaningful relationship of respect and admiration endearing.
Plus, Tom gives amazing book summaries.
The mathematics stuff was a little too corny, though.
The fact that Tom Severin first wants to marry Cassandra because she is beautiful definitely helped thwart the insta-love problem. As a book-loving, mechanical engineer named Cassandra who is sometimes told she can lack some feeling, the way the lovers bond and get to know each other over a broken heater was delightful. I love that he read his first book and started to enjoy frivolities for Cassandra. There's nothing sexier than a man who listens to women. I was also really excited that Cassandra got to list a bunch of interests she has besides books. The contract scene was perfect and a delightful way to build the relationship given the confines of a romance novel.
Plus, Tom gives amazing book summaries.
The mathematics stuff was a little too corny, though.
pat_a8's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
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? Yes
5.0
honeynwool's review against another edition
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
4.75
taylor15's review
lighthearted
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
3.0
leontyna's review against another edition
emotional
medium-paced
4.0
I had so much fun reading this one
hebberelle's review against another edition
2.0
This guy is Pinocchio. He starts the book with a total of five feelings ever in his life and treating people like they're property, then suddenly he's a real boy? All because he unwittingly falls in love even though he doesn't know what love is? Sorry, but no. Is a shame that Cassandra is so sweet because she deserves better than this guy.