Reviews

When I Think of You by Myah Ariel

jmarg89's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful fast-paced

4.25

bbdelphine's review against another edition

emotional hopeful lighthearted reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.75

bertharochestergraduates_8's review

emotional 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? No

4.0

nocturnalgunner's review against another edition

hopeful inspiring reflective fast-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? It's complicated

3.75

naysia_reads's review against another edition

emotional 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? It's complicated

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death of parent, Racism, and Sexual harassment

xayide7's review against another edition

emotional hopeful 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? It's complicated

3.75

_litmedown's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful inspiring 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? It's complicated

5.0

readwithkait's review against another edition

medium-paced

4.0

bookishllly's review against another edition

challenging informative inspiring reflective slow-paced

• 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

This is a brilliant debut novel and the cover is beautiful. I loved how the past and present were mixed but yet distinct. 

It was beautifully written and the author brilliantly captured the issues of race, gender and privilege and I connected with Kal on some level.

The story within the story (Danny’s parents’ love) was very good and interesting. The supporting characters were amazing, especially Bella and Neha and I hope they get their own stories.

As interesting as this was, I felt it was dragging on in some parts and all over the place. Both main characters were all over the place- blowing both hot and cold at the same time never quite reaching the temp to set the story on fire. Also, I would have loved Danny’s point of view.

If you love second chance romance, workplace romance with Hollywood background then you will enjoy this.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Racism, Misogyny, and Bullying

Minor: Abandonment, Death of parent, and Grief

mmrohbock's review

emotional inspiring 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

4.25

4.25⭐ on 🎧

I just love a yearning filled second chance romance and this book delivered this in spades, but I also really dislike an ex-girlfriend drama / 3rd act breakup plot situation and this book unfortunately delivered on that too. The commentary on how Hollywood prefers black people to be highly visible and quietly content was so powerful and something that is going to stick with me.