Reviews with content warning for Sexual content - Weather Girl

I think I started this too soon after finishing Business or Pleasure because I couldn't quite separate the two in my mind. I liked both a lot, but I preferred Business or Pleasure to this one. I found Ari and Russell both incredibly likable, and loved having a fat male romantic lead!
I thought the portrayal of depression felt realistic, but ultimately the use of it as part of the conflict that led to the breakup felt incredibly cliched.
I also appreciated that Ari reflected on her relationship with her mom at the end, and understand the resentment that had built up before her own revelations about her depression and life.
Overall cute, but not quite a hit enough to bring it above 3 stars for me.

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quasinaut's review against another edition

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funny 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

3.75

I have such mixed feelings about this book. Overall, I liked Ari and Russell's interactions but hated the central concept that they're trying to reunite their divorced bosses. There was such a lack of personal boundaries, and I strongly disliked that Ari and Russell would spend any of their time and money on their bosses' lives instead of finding better jobs and/or going on dates with each other (none of the weird double dates count).

Seth and Torrance, the bosses, had their own odd dynamic. They would have moments of self-reflection, even times when they would call out their toxic behavior, but then they would undercut any progress by a) continuing to make the workplace terrible, b) sharing too many personal details, or c) interfering in their employees' personal lives.

I don't know. I think even the sweet moments and positive representation were overshadowed for me by not being on board with the Set It Up/Parent Trap storyline.

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emotional funny hopeful 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

4.5

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dubiousbunny's review against another edition

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emotional funny 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? Yes

5.0

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