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sallytiffany's review against another edition
adventurous
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
Was not a fan. Tons of second hand embarrassment. It wasn’t as nerdy as I wish it could have been and so many of the scenes were needlessly long. I didn’t find it super entertaining but I did enjoy the setting.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual harassment and Sexual content
Moderate: Sexism, Toxic relationship, and Death of parent
sfdogmom's review against another edition
slow-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
lotta_8's review against another edition
emotional
funny
informative
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
A relaxing and easy read. Not too deep.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
xvicesx's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
This is my second Ali Hazelwood book and I'm just as pleased with this read as I was with the first one. It was a beautifully put together story, and though I'm really not keen on the misunderstanding trope, this was nicely done altogether.
I loved to see Olive fall in love with Adam, and how entirely patient Adam was for her, and how entirely sweet her friendship with Malcolm and Ahn was, and well, everything.
It was a great story, in a great setting, and as far as romances go, supremely sweet. Highly recommended.
I loved to see Olive fall in love with Adam, and how entirely patient Adam was for her, and how entirely sweet her friendship with Malcolm and Ahn was, and well, everything.
It was a great story, in a great setting, and as far as romances go, supremely sweet. Highly recommended.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Misogyny, Sexism, and Sexual harassment
Minor: Cancer and Terminal illness
reading_oyster's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Enjoyed the plot a lot! I read it so quickly and will gladly buy the book to add to my home collection of books. A lot of complaints online for this book is that it reads like a fanfiction which is true. However, I do love fanfiction and the cringiness of it. The development of the characters and their relationship is what kept me reading. There was a specific spicy chapter (or 2) that I really enjoyed but can make you icky if you're not into things like that. The only issue I really had with the characters were the age gap. It isn't a bad age gap because they're adults but is unusual if it's not something you're comfortable with.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Minor: Sexual harassment and Sexism
There are 2 chapters that do have sexual content and describes it in great details.megad_06's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
This was a very lighthearted, easy read that got me back into reading. I enjoyed the main character, the sunshine x grumpy trope, and the twist.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Cancer and Death of parent
kristenreads's review against another edition
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content and Sexual harassment
Moderate: Death of parent and Cancer
destinyridc's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Death and Sexual harassment
Minor: Sexism
nplunkie's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
I found the book fairly slow for about the first half (after the initial few chapters). I felt some of the scenarios quite contrived and felt a bit shoehorned in to move the story along e.g. sitting on the lap at a talk would be strange even if they weren’t fake dating. Anh also always being the pusher of these situations became repetitive . I didn’t find the characters to be overly lovable or develop too much Adam never actually taking any responsibility for how he passes on his feedback other than “it’s not personal so they shouldn’t be upset”
There’s about a chapter and a half of spice which I think is pretty good. Overall an enjoyable read just a few bits not totally to my personal taste
There’s about a chapter and a half of spice which I think is pretty good. Overall an enjoyable read just a few bits not totally to my personal taste
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content and Sexual harassment
Moderate: Cancer, Death of parent, and Bullying
k_lee_reader's review against another edition
emotional
inspiring
tense
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? Yes
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Sexual harassment