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blakeandbooks's review against another edition
emotional
funny
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
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Medical content, Outing, Sexual content, and Grief
Moderate: Homophobia and Terminal illness
noeandnovels's review
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
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
Ok folx, things I loved:
🎹 ALL OF THE MUSIC CONTENT HOLDS UP!! You don't understand, every singing or musical storyline almost always leaves me exasperated with its inaccuracies. This one? Dominic Lim with his ACTUAL FOR REAL MUSICAL AND CHORAL EXPERIENCE AND DEGREES simply knocked it out of the park, in everything from his choices of choral repertoire, to the complete and utter lack of cringey musical expressions throughout. I especially loved the dynamic he so lovingly describes between an excellent accompanist and their soloist / choir. There is such magic held in the give and take between the two musical lines.
🎹 The relationship built between Quito and Emmett is constructed with such care and thought that I truly bought into their love story throughout. Any and all struggled and miscommunication felt real and well placed, rather than having a 3rd act breakup just to have one. I loved seeing Quito slowly grow into himself and Emmett day after day make little changes to help himself be happy in the life that he is building for himself.
🎹 Ujima is simply the best supporting character an MC could ever have. If I do not get a book with their love story, I will throw a toddler sized temper tantrum. Their support of the MC and the complete confidence they carry on top of those heels is such an important pillar in this storyline.
🎹 Quito and his father's relationship was so incredibly heartwarming. His father's undying support while still pushing Quito little by little to be the best he can be, without any toxicity, was such a pleasure to read.
🎹 This writing slows you down and forces you to love on every single well formed thought, sentence, paragraph, and page. There is magic in Lim's style of prose.
Things I didn't enjoy:
🤮 Mark. We do not stan Mark. But you're not supposed to, so the true answer? Nothing.
Absolutely go get your hands on this beauty that released this past June 6th!!
🎹 ALL OF THE MUSIC CONTENT HOLDS UP!! You don't understand, every singing or musical storyline almost always leaves me exasperated with its inaccuracies. This one? Dominic Lim with his ACTUAL FOR REAL MUSICAL AND CHORAL EXPERIENCE AND DEGREES simply knocked it out of the park, in everything from his choices of choral repertoire, to the complete and utter lack of cringey musical expressions throughout. I especially loved the dynamic he so lovingly describes between an excellent accompanist and their soloist / choir. There is such magic held in the give and take between the two musical lines.
🎹 The relationship built between Quito and Emmett is constructed with such care and thought that I truly bought into their love story throughout. Any and all struggled and miscommunication felt real and well placed, rather than having a 3rd act breakup just to have one. I loved seeing Quito slowly grow into himself and Emmett day after day make little changes to help himself be happy in the life that he is building for himself.
🎹 Ujima is simply the best supporting character an MC could ever have. If I do not get a book with their love story, I will throw a toddler sized temper tantrum. Their support of the MC and the complete confidence they carry on top of those heels is such an important pillar in this storyline.
🎹 Quito and his father's relationship was so incredibly heartwarming. His father's undying support while still pushing Quito little by little to be the best he can be, without any toxicity, was such a pleasure to read.
🎹 This writing slows you down and forces you to love on every single well formed thought, sentence, paragraph, and page. There is magic in Lim's style of prose.
Things I didn't enjoy:
🤮 Mark. We do not stan Mark. But you're not supposed to, so the true answer? Nothing.
Absolutely go get your hands on this beauty that released this past June 6th!!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Terminal illness and Death of parent
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