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megspiteri's review against another edition
lighthearted
medium-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
4.0
I had heard very mixed things about this book so wasn't really expecting to like it but I really did. I really loved the academia setting. It's a very wholesome romcom with fake dating and grumpy sunshine tropes. As a PhD student I really related to the characters. It was just a really nice light-hearted book all round
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual harassment, Sexual content, and Sexism
Minor: Cancer and Death of parent
muckl3t83's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
This was a cute and funny romance. I liked the characters but would have preferred the protagonists to be peers instead of student/professor. It’s hard to not find the relationship inappropriate with that fact lingering.
It was also very PG -rated for 2/3 of the book then there was suddenly explicit pornography for 2 chapters then back to the normal rom-com. People that like erotic books would probably feel like there isn’t enough sex and people that don’t like that will not enjoy those chapters.
The book was easy to read and I enjoyed it overall.
It was also very PG -rated for 2/3 of the book then there was suddenly explicit pornography for 2 chapters then back to the normal rom-com. People that like erotic books would probably feel like there isn’t enough sex and people that don’t like that will not enjoy those chapters.
The book was easy to read and I enjoyed it overall.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual harassment
Minor: Death of parent
Romance involving a professor and a student. This is blown off by saying she isn’t HIS student so no big deal but it is obviously inappropriate. There is also secondary student/professor characters involved. Graphic sex scene.kaylahcc's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
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? No
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Sexual harassment
Minor: Death of parent and Cancer
jackiepreston's review against another edition
emotional
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? It's complicated
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexism, Sexual content, Misogyny, and Sexual harassment
Moderate: Death of parent and Cancer
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
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
nelumie's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
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? It's complicated
5.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexual harassment, Death of parent, and Toxic friendship
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
eallain96's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Minor: Sexual assault and Death of parent
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