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kimapede's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
sad
tense
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
Content Warnings
Moderate: Transphobia
Minor: Injury/Injury detail and Blood
ourxstorybegins's review
emotional
funny
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
I love Luna! I love Jean-Pierre! I love the roller coaster I was on cuz I really went from “wow this guy is annoying” to ““wow I feel bad for this guy” to “wow I love him actually” and got to experience that cycle AT LEAST twice while reading this book lmao. I love a good cooking romance and wow did this book give us a really punchable villain (Henri can GO STRAIGHT TO HELL) and a satisfying ending. Both characters are trans, and It was interesting seeing what they could relate on and how it contrasted with their personal backgrounds and how that impacted their lives and how they feel about their gender and such. Loved this, no notes, more please.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Transphobia and Sexual content
thefatpaperback's review
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
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? It's complicated
5.0
Did I stay up until I AM to finish this book? This book is for pride and prejudice lovers. It's not a retelling that I could discern but it has that Will They/Won't They element that I was in love with. I learned so much while reading, and it's 100% a book I will recommend to friends!!!!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Transphobia and Emotional abuse
eatallthestars's review
emotional
funny
lighthearted
fast-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? It's complicated
4.75
Content Warnings
Moderate: Dysphoria and Panic attacks/disorders
Minor: Transphobia
hennie's review
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Transphobia
greatestheights's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Transphobia
legalplanner's review
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
I went into this like rapid fire finishing the first book. I was absolutely excited to learn more about Simone's roommate Luna. We never got to learn much about her in the previous book and that made me want more.
The pros of this novel are: T4T representation and working through internalized transphobia/sexism.
The cons of this novel are: hot and cold characters, irrelevant plot points, and not great villains.
I truly was so excited to see that this was a transgender woman and man in a relationship. It was very exciting to see this in a traditional published book. However, as many other commenters mention, it is slightly worrisome that cis readers will think that only "passing" couples count as real couples and that just isn't the case. I really enjoyed that the main characters were constantly talking about transgender rights and issues. However, it seemed that Luna was always its got to be agreed that what I'm thinking is right, and it often led to them gaslighting Jean-Pierre to a point. I was glad that Luna could share some acceptance insight with JP, but sometimes it would have been better in a conversation not an argument.
I was very confused by how hot and cold the two characters were. One second, they seemed like everything was real and that it didn't matter what JP's grandfather did to them they were going to make it through. Instead, I felt as if they were going to end things immediately and go back to being who they were prior. The grandfather was not a great villain because he wasn't even really used until the very end or when he was calling to be rude to JP. I felt like his family as a whole was the problem aside from his grandma.
Overall, I really enjoyed reading this and would snap at another book in this world. I would love to see how Simone and Luna grow as humans since they have learned that we have to broaden our horizons to work well with others.
The pros of this novel are: T4T representation and working through internalized transphobia/sexism.
The cons of this novel are: hot and cold characters, irrelevant plot points, and not great villains.
I truly was so excited to see that this was a transgender woman and man in a relationship. It was very exciting to see this in a traditional published book. However, as many other commenters mention, it is slightly worrisome that cis readers will think that only "passing" couples count as real couples and that just isn't the case. I really enjoyed that the main characters were constantly talking about transgender rights and issues. However, it seemed that Luna was always its got to be agreed that what I'm thinking is right, and it often led to them gaslighting Jean-Pierre to a point. I was glad that Luna could share some acceptance insight with JP, but sometimes it would have been better in a conversation not an argument.
I was very confused by how hot and cold the two characters were. One second, they seemed like everything was real and that it didn't matter what JP's grandfather did to them they were going to make it through. Instead, I felt as if they were going to end things immediately and go back to being who they were prior. The grandfather was not a great villain because he wasn't even really used until the very end or when he was calling to be rude to JP. I felt like his family as a whole was the problem aside from his grandma.
Overall, I really enjoyed reading this and would snap at another book in this world. I would love to see how Simone and Luna grow as humans since they have learned that we have to broaden our horizons to work well with others.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Transphobia
toribryan's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Transphobia
zoenelson's review
emotional
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
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? No
4.75
This was a cute, lighthearted romcom focused on two trans characters. The novel explores the complications, struggles, and magic of trans romantic relationships, as well as everyday life and other relationships. It was approachable, funny, and so cute!
Unlike other romances, I was convinced that the characters grew in love. It felt natural, I think because we learned so much about their normal lives and saw them interact in a variety of scenarios.
Unlike other romances, I was convinced that the characters grew in love. It felt natural, I think because we learned so much about their normal lives and saw them interact in a variety of scenarios.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Transphobia