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jg93's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
There were so many miscommunications between the characters, and since we kept having the push-pull dynamic until very late in the book
I did enjoy a lot of the discussions between characters about race and privilege in Hollywood, and I would love to read his parent’s love story! The story within this story of them falling in love were some of my favourite parts of this book.
Graphic: Racism, Death of parent, and Grief
Moderate: Misogyny
Minor: Sexual harassment
bookishllly's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
Graphic: Racism, Misogyny, and Bullying
Minor: Abandonment, Death of parent, and Grief
sdupont's review against another edition
- 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
Graphic: Grief, Death of parent, and Racism
Moderate: Classism, Sexism, and Misogyny
Minor: Sexual harassment
bookishmillennial's review against another edition
- 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
This is a second-chance romance between Kaliya and Daniel, as they reunite seven years after their college romance crashed and burned as quickly as it began. Daniel gives Kaliya a job on the set of his new film, as he is Hollywood's newest up-and-coming director-writer darling. Just as their romance crashed, this attempted job crashes too due to nepotism this time (yay Hollywood /sarcastic), so Daniel scrambles to find her another job since she already submitted her resignation to her current production company as their receptionist.
Daniel also has a celebrity girlfriend Celine, so as Kaliya confronts their painful past, she also must push aside any feelings as she knows Daniel is no longer a romantic option anyway! However, with close proximity, PR relationships, miscommunications, public pressures, and more, there may just be something simmering leftover from all those years ago!
I loved the writing and narrative voice of this book - it flowed really well, the pacing was perfect (to me), and I had so much fun getting to know the cast of characters. I giggled while reading this, and also felt like these characters were so real! MA fleshed out these characters' motivations, backgrounds, and dynamics with each other, that it was so easy to follow along and understand why these exes made certain decisions or where their anxieties stemmed from. I think Myah Ariel is such a talented writer, and I will absolutely be seeking out more of her work!
steam rating: 3 out of 5
Graphic: Abandonment, Grief, Sexual content, and Terminal illness
Moderate: Sexism, Bullying, and Racism
Minor: Death of parent
befthhh's review against another edition
- 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
My jaw (and tissues) are on the floor from how much I enjoyed (and cried over) this book. The emotional depth of Kaliyah and Danny’s relationship was so breathtaking. The way the kept losing then finding and fighting their way back to each other was heartbreaking and mending all at the same time.
The central plot of Danny trying to make a movie about his parents’ story was unique and beautifully told! I was just as sold on their relationship and am desperately seeking a prequel!
Kaliyah as a main character was compelling, relatable, strong, gorgeous, and so so lovable. I was rooting for her like she was my best friend!
When I Think of You is a beautiful, honest, and raw depiction of loving someone when the timing is wrong, right, and all the moments in between. I absolutely loved it!
Graphic: Grief
Moderate: Death of parent and Racism
bosslady2at's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Grief and Death of parent
simplysimone's review against another edition
- 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
Graphic: Grief and Death of parent
Moderate: Misogyny, Racism, and Classism
Minor: Sexual harassment