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heydebigale's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
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
I’m loving this series! These books just make me grin nearly the entire time. I love how Jackie Lau really leans into some of these fun tropes. I also love how much food are in Jackie Lau’s books! All of her characters love to eat and go to all of these amazing restaurants in Toronto.
Charlotte and Mike were childhood friends & reconnect after 20 years. This one is a kind of second chance/dating lessons book.
CW: Mike has experienced pretty severe verbal abuse from his parents as a kid. He has been in extensive therapy before the book takes place.
Notes: set in Toronto, Canada. Charlotte and Mike are both East Asian Canadians.
Charlotte and Mike were childhood friends & reconnect after 20 years. This one is a kind of second chance/dating lessons book.
CW: Mike has experienced pretty severe verbal abuse from his parents as a kid. He has been in extensive therapy before the book takes place.
Notes: set in Toronto, Canada. Charlotte and Mike are both East Asian Canadians.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Child abuse
lizacorn's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
reflective
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? No
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content and Emotional abuse
Moderate: Alcohol and Child abuse
ok_katiebug's review against another edition
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
3.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Emotional abuse and Child abuse
nitya's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
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
Childhood best friends + fake dating + grumpy/sunshine trope in reverse = INJECT THIS INTO MY VEINS AHHHHHH
I read The Professor Next Door before this and wanted to check out Charlotte and Mike's story as well! This was super sweet and a quick read. I also loved all the food descriptions!!! So scrumptious.
I read The Professor Next Door before this and wanted to check out Charlotte and Mike's story as well! This was super sweet and a quick read. I also loved all the food descriptions!!! So scrumptious.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Child abuse and Emotional abuse
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