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megj23's review against another edition
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cursing
Minor: Sexual assault
shelvesofivy's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-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
4.5
This was a perfect, fun, holiday rom-com and the corgi was just a cherry on top ♡ But we had a really sweet, low-ish stakes romance with ✨️growth and communication✨️ (not just between the two MCs, but also with friends and family) and I'm always here for that!
There were definitely some times where I wish it was paced differently, but I think that it still worked because pacing in a new relationship was such an important thing for our main characters to learn. Even though this is YA, it's for the older side of YA; the main characters are college freshmen and there's discussions of sex and wanting sex, etc. (never explicitly, but illuded to). Speaking of! I very much appreciate the inclusion of content warnings for SA at the very beginning of the novel, and how the topic was talked about – and that we get to see the main characters checking in with each other's comfort levels.
Overall, I really enjoyed this and think it was a great way to kick off the season!
There were definitely some times where I wish it was paced differently, but I think that it still worked because pacing in a new relationship was such an important thing for our main characters to learn. Even though this is YA, it's for the older side of YA; the main characters are college freshmen and there's discussions of sex and wanting sex, etc. (never explicitly, but illuded to). Speaking of! I very much appreciate the inclusion of content warnings for SA at the very beginning of the novel, and how the topic was talked about – and that we get to see the main characters checking in with each other's comfort levels.
Overall, I really enjoyed this and think it was a great way to kick off the season!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexual assault, Alcohol, and Car accident
Minor: Cursing and Medical content
rileyswan's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
reflective
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
5.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Sexual assault, Death, Alcohol, Sexual content, and Cursing
imstephtacular's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Content Warnings
Moderate: Alcohol and Sexual content
Minor: Medical content, Cursing, Grief, Injury/Injury detail, Rape, Colonisation, Religious bigotry, Sexual assault, Antisemitism, Acephobia/Arophobia, Car accident, and Toxic relationship
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