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3.63 AVERAGE
3.63 AVERAGE
emotional
funny
hopeful
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:
Yes
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
i blame this one on ari
so bad it was actually the most incredible thing i've ever read
so bad it was actually the most incredible thing i've ever read
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
This book is not something I would typically go for, and I thought I would quit pretty soon into it, but I actually did not! I read the whole thing. I enjoyed the pace and tone, it was almost always fun and fluffy. I mean, it really is what you'd expect from a book like this I think, as for some of what I didn't like, like its corny dialogue and unrealistic dynamics (eg. the whole population of two towns is getting into this high school hockey rivalry. bfr) and cringey references to 2024. And I feel like Reed, as a character, was so 2d and boring? Like, did we ever learn anything about him? I'm not sure.
Some notes from reading, just for fun:
Some notes from reading, just for fun:
- "There was a smear of grease on his cheek." Aw it takes me back to the baker trope! Why are working class romance protagonists always smearing stuff on their cheeks? Adorable.
- growl count 卌 I
- How do you lose your footing nudging someone's shoulder?
- The dialogue "Watch it Hoffman." "Or what, Darling?" plus this winking at him "tauntingly" as he's pulled into the penalty box... like in complete seriousness tell me there is not real romantic tension between Reed and Jeremy.
- Adding "I struggled to withhold a growl" to growl count btw
Basically, if you think you'd be into it, I'm guessing you probably will. It's still not my thing, but it was cute.
emotional
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
hopeful
lighthearted
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
violet is annoying…very annoying.
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Rival Darling just proves that a book doesn’t need spice for it to be good
I was hooked from the very first page and as soon as the darling brothers were introduced I knew this was going to be so good!
I’m normally not a fav of the third act break up but this time I made an exception because I was so into the storyline!
This was such a cute and sweet read, easy to understand and get through
I cannot wait for other brothers books, especially Patrick! I loved Reed but Patrick is my favourite Darling brother
I was hooked from the very first page and as soon as the darling brothers were introduced I knew this was going to be so good!
I’m normally not a fav of the third act break up but this time I made an exception because I was so into the storyline!
This was such a cute and sweet read, easy to understand and get through
I cannot wait for other brothers books, especially Patrick! I loved Reed but Patrick is my favourite Darling brother