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readnoot's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
sad
tense
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
3.25
This was a nice fluffy read to sink my teeth into! I thought that Olive and her overarching dilemma of worrying that anyone she loves will eventually somehow leave her were written rather compellingly; the reader could definitely understand her hesitations in admitting her true feelings to Adam and sympathize with her internal struggles over doing so. Adam was also a great love interest, as I never cease to admire when the MMC who has been in love with the FMC for ages and is finally getting an opportunity to be with her still gives her space, follows her lead, and refrains from sharing the depth of his feelings for her, essentially operating as if everything is business as usual even though it is torture for him. This type of I’ll-take-whatever-she-chooses-to-give-me MMC is a Hazelwood staple that does not go unnoticed or unappreciated, especially when there are so many romance books featuring overly possessive, basically misogynistic male leads who are somehow supposed to be read as caring and empowering when they are actually toxic and harmful. I would definitely recommend this novel if you are looking for an unproblematic romance with a happy ending!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death of parent and Sexual assault
jenmaysiereads's review against another edition
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content, Death of parent, Cancer, Toxic friendship, Sexual assault, Sexism, and Sexual harassment
shlymiller's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.5
I just couldn’t get past the premise of this book and the few scenes that absolutely were not okay conduct between a professor/student.
This book explores themes of sexual abuse, academic pressure, women in STEM, and the demisexual experience in a good way, but there were just parts of the story that felt gross and I couldn’t get past.
Definitely a romance, definitely fanfic-ish.
This book explores themes of sexual abuse, academic pressure, women in STEM, and the demisexual experience in a good way, but there were just parts of the story that felt gross and I couldn’t get past.
Definitely a romance, definitely fanfic-ish.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual assault, Sexism, and Sexual harassment
hannah_hall's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
5.0
This book had me kicking my feet and giggling every three pages. I could not put it down. Thank you to Ali Hazelwood for putting in overtime at the slay factory so I could make this book my entire personality for the past 26 hours.
Also…
Dr. Adam Carlsen 🤭🤩🥰
Also…
Dr. Adam Carlsen 🤭🤩🥰
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexual assault
hjb_128's review against another edition
emotional
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
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual assault, Death of parent, Medical content, and Sexual harassment
Moderate: Emotional abuse
princess_sara_sparkles's review against another edition
lighthearted
relaxing
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
Fun! Good spicy scene
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexual assault
mollywoods18's review against another edition
inspiring
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual assault and Sexual harassment
Moderate: Grief
marief21's review against another edition
dark
emotional
lighthearted
sad
medium-paced
4.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexism, Sexual harassment, and Sexual assault
anxious_owl's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
I have a love and hate relationship with this book. It started fun, but it got boring mid book.
I couldn’t love it.
Like why did Adam like Olive? What made him like her for two consecutive years, when he never even spoke to her once, other than that awkward talk in the bathroom and after the kiss? It makes him look like a stalker.
How many time is Olive going to complain or describe how large and antagonistic Adam was. It became repetitive. We get it he is tall and perfect, but isn’t the nicest person in the world, no need to repeat it so much.
I don’t want to say much about it, as to not spoil anyone the story, but at some point it was pretty obvious how he felt for her. Like there is no way Olive was that dense.
Lastly, why are her friends so awful? Specifically Anh. She was ridiculously annoying, and for someone who was constantly described as Olive best friend, and the person that understood her the most, Anh failed to realize when Olive was uncomfortable, sad, and in absolute distress. In other words, when Olive needed her the most she was oblivious to it. Her friends didn’t add much to the story. They were there for decoration.
Also, wtf is wrong with having freckles?
This book was a mess, and it makes me sad because i kind of liked how it started, until she gave the lamest excuse for having kiss Adam, it went downhill from there.
I couldn’t love it.
Like why did Adam like Olive? What made him like her for two consecutive years, when he never even spoke to her once, other than that awkward talk in the bathroom and after the kiss? It makes him look like a stalker.
How many time is Olive going to complain or describe how large and antagonistic Adam was. It became repetitive. We get it he is tall and perfect, but isn’t the nicest person in the world, no need to repeat it so much.
I don’t want to say much about it, as to not spoil anyone the story, but at some point it was pretty obvious how he felt for her. Like there is no way Olive was that dense.
Lastly, why are her friends so awful? Specifically Anh. She was ridiculously annoying, and for someone who was constantly described as Olive best friend, and the person that understood her the most, Anh failed to realize when Olive was uncomfortable, sad, and in absolute distress. In other words, when Olive needed her the most she was oblivious to it. Her friends didn’t add much to the story. They were there for decoration.
Also, wtf is wrong with having freckles?
This book was a mess, and it makes me sad because i kind of liked how it started, until she gave the lamest excuse for having kiss Adam, it went downhill from there.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Sexual harassment
Minor: Sexual assault
amwegner's review against another edition
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
Content Warnings
Minor: Sexual assault and Cancer