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pisces1_1318's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
funny
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Halfway through I just wanted the story to end. Overall it was a cute story and it handled themes of SA very well.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Chronic illness and Death of parent
whitneyonline's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
fast-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? No
4.0
A little heavy-handed on the forgiveness propaganda, but otherwise another solid entry from Adams. I love how she sets up her next book(s) so that we have at least a little foundational knowledge of and relationship with the characters and they don't feel like complete strangers to us and each other, thus undermining the believability of their own love stories.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Terminal illness, Medical content, and Death of parent
Minor: Cancer, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, and Sexual harassment
yvo_about_books's review against another edition
2.5
Finished reading: June 25th 2023
"People screw up. A lot. The key to a lasting relationship is the ability to forgive over and over again."
Right... I wasn't expecting this to be honest. I really enjoyed the first two Bromance Book Club books, and I fully expected Crazy Stupid Bromance to be a new favorite of the series. I liked Noah and Alexis in the previous book, and I've been looking forward to get to know them better. Add the fact that it's a friends-to-lovers romance and that it has a cat cafe angle, and it sounded like a perfect match. Sadly, the real focus seem to be elsewhere in this sequel, and this family drama and live-donor/long-lost-family angle truly put a damper on things for me. I'm never a fan of family drama in stories in the first place, and the whole long lost family showing up suddenly because they need a kidney donor made me SO angry. Especially with the horrible way the whole family (yes, including Candi) treats Alexis, how they basically see her as a walking organ bank and then the story STILL taking the direction it took. I was left wanting to throw my kindle against the wall, and it sure didn't make me think better of Alexis as a character (doormat syndrome, anyone?). It's such a shame, because I was hoping for lots of cat cafe scenes with adorable cats and all. Sure, we get Beefcake, who is hilarious, but still... The friends-to-lovers romance I had mixed thoughts about as well, because the transition was a bit too abrupt (and the consequent sexy time WAY too long and steamy). Sure, I did like the chemistry between Alexis and Noah, but I wish we could have had more focus on the friendship part of their relationship and a slower build up to the transition. The bromance book club members were hilarious as always, but they weren't exactly as present in Crazy Stupid Bromance either. And what is with all the unnecessary side stories to create extra drama (Karen, Mack)?! You would think the whole long-lost-family-wants-a-kidney plot would be enough drama for one story... I was expecting a fun contemporary romance read, but this sequel was mainly just sad and extremely frustrating instead.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cancer, Death, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Terminal illness, Medical content, Grief, Death of parent, and Abandonment
Moderate: Bullying, Cursing, Infidelity, Misogyny, Sexism, Toxic relationship, Violence, and War
what_karla_reads's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Chronic illness, Cursing, Terminal illness, and Abandonment
Minor: Bullying, Infidelity, Grief, and Death of parent
siob___'s review
emotional
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death of parent
Moderate: Medical content
kespittia's review against another edition
emotional
funny
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Terminal illness and Death of parent
bookworm247's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
sad
tense
fast-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
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Medical content, Grief, Death of parent, and Abandonment
roussette31's review against another edition
emotional
funny
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? Yes
4.25
I love this series so much, and this book was no exception. I was in a reading slump when I started it though and I took a long break from reading it. Friends to lovers is definitely not my favorite trope, but there was so much tension between Alexis and Noah that I still loved it. It was definitely very emotional, just like the other books of this series were, but also quite funny, and I can’t wait to read the rest of the series.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cancer, Medical content, and Death of parent
Minor: Sexual assault and Sexual harassment
alittlebitofhann's review against another edition
emotional
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Chronic illness and Death of parent
Minor: Sexual assault and Sexual harassment
booksareoxygen's review against another edition
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
I was hesitant to read the second book in this series, but when I saw the description of this one, the third in the series, I decided to take a chance. Well, this one had more parallel plot lines than the previous novel, the first book focused exclusively on the pair of individuals, I was intrigued because I got to see more of the community and ecosystem, in which all of these characters live. I also snorted exactly twice at one of the other characters commentary, so I will be picking up the book that focuses on that particular character soon! 3.5/5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death of parent and Abandonment
Minor: Sexual harassment