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tinadls's review against another edition
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
mariaramirez7's review against another edition
3.0
3 ⭐️
It kept me entertained but I hated the “insta-love” aspect and felt like the plot was all over the place.
It kept me entertained but I hated the “insta-love” aspect and felt like the plot was all over the place.
rueabigail's review against another edition
The FMC was pissing me off. Too much pick me vibes.
marsh31's review against another edition
The not communicating with each other infuriated me. JUST TELL THE OTHER ABOUT YOUR THOUGHTS ALREADY. Listening to this on audiobook, I felt like I was hearing the same thing over and over and I wasn’t that invested
Her not confessing to the letter multiple times is what got me though. She had so many chances to say that she was the admirer and she didn’t. It doesn’t matter if your personalities are so different, it never hurts to try.
skylerswee's review against another edition
4.0
It's not "It Happened One Summer", but it's still a great Tessa Bailey!
tiaschmidt's review against another edition
3.0
Definitely my least favorite Tessa Bailey, but still a fun time. I usually prefer more angst in my romances and this felt a little bland and underdeveloped. The sequel is enemies-to-lovers though (my FAVVVVVORITE!!!!) so I'm gonna pick that one up for sure still. We got a sneak peek of the couple in here and I'm living for how much they hate each other.
Also, you cannot convince me that this man stuck one little finger inside this girl's coochie and knew she was a virgin?? Like most men can't even find the vag and this dude put his finger inside her and was all, "Oh my god... You're a.. a... a... VIRGIN?!???" Like, be so for real. Plus it felt like slut shaming in a way? Or glorifying virginity in a weird sense. Like wow, she's soooo tight and precious cause she's a virgin??? Even us hoes 1. have that gorilla grip and 2. deserve to be treated extra special. Don't get it twisted :) So that whole scene was icky to me.
Also, you cannot convince me that this man stuck one little finger inside this girl's coochie and knew she was a virgin?? Like most men can't even find the vag and this dude put his finger inside her and was all, "Oh my god... You're a.. a... a... VIRGIN?!???" Like, be so for real. Plus it felt like slut shaming in a way? Or glorifying virginity in a weird sense. Like wow, she's soooo tight and precious cause she's a virgin??? Even us hoes 1. have that gorilla grip and 2. deserve to be treated extra special. Don't get it twisted :) So that whole scene was icky to me.
hmmiller's review against another edition
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
nightsparks's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Def a Bella x Edward fanfic. The whole losing her virginity part was so rushed, very fanfic
Rosalie sister, and she gets her Emmett in the background.
It was very frustrating how poor their communication was. Like I get the "why", but I could not stand it. Likeguess you broke up?! And just mourn that. I wanted to dnf round then. But didn't have lots left on audio
The spice is okay, some good scenes, but some cringe ones that made me laugh. Not 100% positive it was supposed to be funny, but it was to me.
I love books where everything works out, but this one didn't quite hit that spot. It didn't feel like Mr. Darcy levels of 'I will go and fix this on my own. With or without me I will improve your life.' And instead opportunities to do the right thing fell into Edwards, ahem I mean Julian's lap.
Not terrible, but definitely not Tessa's best. Could have used some more beta reader feed back, ahem I mean editor work.
Rosalie sister, and she gets her Emmett in the background.
It was very frustrating how poor their communication was. Like I get the "why", but I could not stand it. Like
The spice is okay, some good scenes, but some cringe ones that made me laugh. Not 100% positive it was supposed to be funny, but it was to me.
I love books where everything works out, but this one didn't quite hit that spot. It didn't feel like Mr. Darcy levels of 'I will go and fix this on my own. With or without me I will improve your life.' And instead opportunities to do the right thing fell into Edwards, ahem I mean Julian's lap.
Not terrible, but definitely not Tessa's best. Could have used some more beta reader feed back, ahem I mean editor work.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Fire/Fire injury and Panic attacks/disorders
Cute but feeling incomplete, and rushed finish. The drama at the end felt so unbelievably unnecessary.elloyd's review against another edition
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
clasch11's review against another edition
2.75
The contrast between the two characters was so incredibly exaggerated as to feel unrealistic and became distracting.