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cozy_tea_reader's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Graphic: Mental illness, Sexual content, Sexism, Vomit, Homophobia, Acephobia/Arophobia, and Panic attacks/disorders
Moderate: Misogyny, Child abuse, Racism, and Ableism
Minor: Eating disorder and Sexual assault
The book heavily discusses the mental health of its main characters and while I agree this should be de-stigmatised I don’t think this was a good representation of mental health problems particularly OCD.andiezzzz's review
- 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
4.5
Graphic: Mental illness and Panic attacks/disorders
Moderate: Homophobia
Minor: Biphobia, Alcohol, Cursing, Racism, Sexual content, and Emotional abuse
plsnotanotherdamselindistress's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
It took some time getting into the story
But I loved the inclusion of mental health issues because they sometimes seem not to fit in romantic contexts but actually should be represented in romantic stories because some people have mental health issues and they are still worthy of love even if they themselves don't feel that way.
So thank you to the author for making me hopeful, thank you for writing this story :)
Moderate: Homophobia, Biphobia, and Racism
atsuanna's review against another edition
- 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
4.75
Graphic: Mental illness and Panic attacks/disorders
Moderate: Homophobia and Sexual content
Minor: Misogyny and Racism
takarakei's review against another edition
- 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
4.5
- MLM
- dual POV
- Reality tv (Bachelor-like) setting
- amazing LGBTQIA+ rep
- phenomenal mental health rep
THIS WAS SO STINKIN' CUTE!!! I'm honestly obsessed! Charlie and Dev have my heart forever. A MUST for anyone who watches reality tv shows it was such a fun take on that setting. (I don't watch them, and still loved this, so really it's for any queer romcom fans!). I really enjoyed both Dev and Charlie's journey through self-discovery, finding their identities and mental well-being.
Ok one caveat with the audiobook is that the narrator *kinda* makes it sounds like Dev's name is Dave (Dev is just pronounced D-ay-v) - so I just had to mentally picture 'Dev' every time.
3/5🌶️
Graphic: Panic attacks/disorders, Mental illness, and Homophobia
Moderate: Acephobia/Arophobia, Alcoholism, Biphobia, Sexual content, Vomit, and Ableism
Minor: Racism
withlivjones's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
First, on the representation front. We have gays, we have lesbians, we have bisexuals, pansexuals, asexuals, demisexuals, enbies, basically the entire alphabet mafia is here and queer! There are a few characters who either come to terms with their sexuality within the book or open up about their past self-discovery, and each of these stories are treated with such compassion, which made me so happy to read. This book also has some of the best mental health rep I’ve seen, with Charlie struggling with OCD and anxiety and Dev suffering from depression, and it affects their characters and the story in a way that doesn’t feel forced. I also really appreciated how this book showed that getting into a relationship doesn’t automatically fix all your problems, and Dev and Charlie end up putting in the work so that both they themselves and their relationship can be as healthy as possible.
Speaking of their relationship… it is just. so sweet. They have real “opposites attract” energy which isn’t usually my favourite trope but it works so well here. I loved both of their character arcs and the fact that they were each able to nudge the other onto the path towards healing.
The reality TV plot was really exciting, and I loved the little editing notes at the end of each chapter that give some insight into the shady stuff that goes on behind the scenes from planning the activities in advance of filming to even when the cameras have finished rolling. Daphne has my entire heart and I am so glad she was able to accept herself!
My only criticism is that I would have loved to have seen Dev’s Indian heritage explored in a bit more depth, considering, but overall, a wonderful, heartwarming read!
Graphic: Homophobia, Mental illness, and Vomit
Moderate: Racism and Sexual content
bruhbruh's review
- 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
Graphic: Abandonment, Biphobia, Hate crime, Ableism, Chronic illness, Emotional abuse, Alcohol, Bullying, Homophobia, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Gaslighting, Sexual content, and Vomit
Moderate: Racism and Toxic friendship
bexi's review against another edition
- 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
As someone who has chronic depression and OCD (and likely an undiagnosed anxiety disorder), it was so nice to see the topics handled respectfully. Obviously I can't speak for an entire community because there are different types of depression/OCD/anxiety and people have different experiences, but generally speaking I thought it was accurate. I cried multiple times while reading this because I felt so seen, especially in regards to depression.
My favorite part of the book was how the author explored neurodivergency and love. My disorders have definitely made me feel unworthy of love, just like the main characters--and that includes platonic and familial love, not just romantic. It's so important for neurodivergent people to experience stories where the characters are loved not despite their disorders but are loved and accepted for who they are as a whole. 💜
Graphic: Mental illness and Ableism
Moderate: Lesbophobia, Biphobia, Sexual content, Homophobia, and Panic attacks/disorders
Minor: Racism and Cursing
jbjp125's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Graphic: Ableism, Homophobia, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Racism, and Transphobia
elisabeth_e's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Mental illness
Moderate: Panic attacks/disorders
Minor: Biphobia and Racism