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ashisanaquarius's review against another edition
emotional
funny
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
a fun, quick romance, with so many tense and loaded moments between the mc and the people around her
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexual assault
writewithren's review against another edition
emotional
funny
informative
lighthearted
relaxing
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
4.5
Content Warnings
Minor: Sexual assault
thealmightykatt's review against another edition
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? It's complicated
2.75
Content Warnings
Minor: Sexual assault
katekatiekait's review against another edition
dark
emotional
hopeful
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
Content Warnings
Minor: Sexual assault
kathryn_reads_paiges's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
I really liked this one overall! Definitely more YA than NA, and more Hanukkah + Christmas vibes than either holiday in the plot. It felt a bit immature for me at times and Shani recognizes this about herself…yet the behavior continues. The lesbian + Jewish rep here seemed great, though, and the characters made me laugh more than once. And this is the first book I’ve read with a focus on paleoichthyology!
Points for more “holigay” reading and more fiction set in the DC area (but not another political thriller). I adored the nod to the Smithsonian, the metro (ugh), almost certainly Politics & Prose, and “Big Blue Dog” Cafe aka “Little Red Fox” (formerly next to P&P, RIP). So much adorable corgi content, too!
CW: Sexual assault (but the character’s experience is validated)
Points for more “holigay” reading and more fiction set in the DC area (but not another political thriller). I adored the nod to the Smithsonian, the metro (ugh), almost certainly Politics & Prose, and “Big Blue Dog” Cafe aka “Little Red Fox” (formerly next to P&P, RIP). So much adorable corgi content, too!
CW: Sexual assault (but the character’s experience is validated)
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexual assault
Minor: Lesbophobia
musicalcows's review against another edition
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
2.0
Cute sapphic wintery love story (and Jewish rep!), but I expected the characters to be slightly older (they’re 18 but felt very young to me). So it was too much “cheesy baby queer stereotypical romance issues that could be fixed with communicating more” for my liking. But worthwhile for those looking for that vibe!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexual assault
kickitupanotch7's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
reflective
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? Yes
4.75
Content Warnings
Moderate: Cursing
Minor: Alcohol, Car accident, Toxic relationship, Acephobia/Arophobia, Panic attacks/disorders, and Sexual assault
therainbowshelf's review against another edition
emotional
funny
reflective
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? Yes
4.0
A charming queer Jewish enemies-to-lovers holiday romance set in a museum that sneaks in some pretty serious topics and a corgie. I didn't really buy into the early antagonism because of how it started, but otherwise enjoyed this quite a bit. The whole blizzard scene is adorable.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexual assault
Aphobia, toxic parent, strained family, medical emergencymelist6's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexual assault and Toxic relationship
Minor: Car accident
sydneybedell's review against another edition
emotional
lighthearted
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? Yes
3.75
Content Warnings
Minor: Sexual assault