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catsm95'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? No
4.75
Graphic: Homophobia, Sexual content, and Outing
Moderate: Grief and Death of parent
Minor: Drug abuse and Sexual assault
jeslis'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
4.5
- Henry and Alex my beloveds <333
- This political/royal monarchy setting was such a great silly little concept that is perfectly escapist if a bit too ideal for today's world. But we can always dream :') Really going all in on the world gave this book a solid foundation for the characters to play in.
- The romance was executed well and the banter was my favourite part.
- Not quite 5 stars just because I felt like I could hear the author's voice through multiple characters and I would've really loved to have seen more distinct voices between the characters and in their inner narratives especially!
Graphic: Outing
Minor: Drug abuse
quiet_reader's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Alcohol and Outing
Moderate: Addiction, Drug abuse, Drug use, Grief, and Sexual content
Minor: Death of parent and Cancer
cats33'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? It's complicated
5.0
Graphic: Outing, Drug abuse, Alcohol, Biphobia, Death of parent, Sexual content, Death, Grief, and Homophobia
Moderate: Emotional abuse, Cursing, Alcoholism, Addiction, Infidelity, and Sexual assault
Minor: Misogyny, Cultural appropriation, Sexism, Colonisation, and Racism
whittreads'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? It's complicated
4.5
For those who have not read the bonus chapter in the Hardback Edition: I highly recommend finding yourself a copy if you loved the book! It gives a lovely ending to two characters that I fell in love with
Moderate: Death of parent
Minor: Drug abuse
knockoffrainbow'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: Addiction, Cursing, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual content, Sexual harassment, Grief, Homophobia, Alcohol, Outing, and Racism
Moderate: Emotional abuse, Death of parent, Drug abuse, Biphobia, Cancer, Classism, Drug use, Forced institutionalization, and Mental illness
Minor: Pedophilia, Terminal illness, Sexual harassment, and Stalking
riannanana'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? No
4.0
Graphic: Outing, Homophobia, and Death of parent
Moderate: Alcoholism, Religious bigotry, Gun violence, Drug abuse, Deportation, Sexual harassment, Racism, Drug use, Stalking, Sexual violence, Adult/minor relationship, and Addiction
sabalicious's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
I have watched the film before I have started the book and really enjoyed it and was thrilled to find out it was actually based on a book. The plot of the book was therefore no surprise to me but even so the novel was even more fun that the movie was. It is an absolute treat.
I was in love with our protagonists from the get go. The insight to their backstories and their thoughts and feelings that the book was able to provide was probably why I enjoyed the book more so than the movie.
The contemporary setting really worked in favour of the story as I've found it incredibly relatable, witty and entertaining. The characters were engaging throughout and I could not read the book fast enough.
Though it features some sensitive topics such as loss of parent, substance use, and outing, it is a genuine feel good romance novel.
Minor: Outing, Sexual content, Grief, Drug abuse, and Alcohol
foxclcves'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? It's complicated
4.0
Graphic: Cursing
Moderate: Classism, Death of parent, Outing, Grief, Sexual content, Sexual harassment, Drug abuse, Addiction, and Alcohol
Minor: Xenophobia, Colonisation, Misogyny, Panic attacks/disorders, Racism, Sexism, and Religious bigotry
anndreya'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? It's complicated
3.5
Graphic: Homophobia, Outing, and Sexual content
Moderate: Grief, Panic attacks/disorders, and Death of parent
Minor: Drug abuse, Sexual assault, and Racism