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This Time It's Real by Ann Liang

8 reviews

daenerystargaryen's review

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emotional funny 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

3.5

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chichisode's review against another edition

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emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted reflective 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

4.75

really enjoyed it but not as much as i enjoyed if you could see the sun. by now, i trust that i'll like ann liang's books because she writes chracters that i end up loving so much no matter how cliche the plot may be.

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bujo_bellel's review against another edition

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emotional funny hopeful 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? Yes

5.0

OMG LITERALLY LOVED THIS SO MUCH I ALREADY MISS THEM T0T. I really enjoyed this book because of the characters and the character development and the plot, like everything. I really loved seeing Eliza and Caz's character dynamics and seeing them interact is literally SOO sweet!! I really liked seeing both of their weaknesses and seeing the other adapt and help them. I really liked seeing both of their families and their family dynamic and seeing Caz with Eliza's sister was sooooooo cute!! Man's good with kids :D. This book made me giggle, laugh out loud and cry my heart out. Amazing really. I really liked the Henry Li and Chanel cameos AHHHHH when I saw them I immediately freaked :P I would die for a part 2 but I doubt it's gonna happen :C Looking forward to reading more of her books!!

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evelynyle_88's review against another edition

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emotional funny 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

5.0

Well, well, well. I decided to continue my reading with This Time It's Real since I paused it last year and now I'm finally finished with it! I am proud of myself. The story itself are funny yet romantic. I love all the characters.

I love the idea that we have Eliza Lin; the imperfect indigenous main character. She's imperfect yes. But, somehow she gets back on her feet and finally can solve her own problems.

I love this story so much. I fall in love with the dynamics and banters between Eliza and Caz. Thank you for the heartfelt sweet story, Ann. I will continue with I Hope This Doesn't Find You next!

5⭐ worthy. Ciao!

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serendipity421's review

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emotional funny 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

4.5

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shelvesofivy's review against another edition

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emotional funny 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

4.75

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notsobinaryart's review against another edition

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emotional funny hopeful lighthearted reflective medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

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shainalite's review against another edition

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funny inspiring lighthearted reflective 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

3.75

This Time It's Real is a quick, light and fun read to begin your reading year or month. I love Ann Liang's to the point and charming writing style that grabs the readers' attention from the very beginning until the end. Her book always focuses on the characters' flaws and problems and brings them to the surface for them to deal with. No unnecessary conflict nor drama. Also it deeply relates when social theme is also used here such as honesty and appreciation. It's not only rom-com book, but also a book about friendship and helping each other as humans.
I love the humor included in this book and I love every character in it. However, compared to her debut novel, If You Could See the Sun, I feel less attached to the characters throughout the story and I think this book is a mild version of how popularity and social media effects on teenagers novel without worrying and thrilling scenes inside. Recommended for those who want to read book without worrying so much for its characters' happiness and safety.

But telling the truth - saying exactly what you mean, how you feel, to the people you care about most... That's one of the hardest things in the world. Because you have to trust them. Trust that they won't hurt you, even when they have the power to.

No one is going to know how you feel if you don't tell them. And until you do, you can never really know what's going to happen.

Another thing I love from this book is the foods! Chinese foods mentioned in this book are described in a way that makes the reader crave for some.

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