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_skyler's review against another edition
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Mental illness
melaniereadsbooks's review against another edition
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
Wow this was such an enjoyable and adorable book. I really loved the character development that Quinn went through and how she learned to stand up for what she wanted! The MC's were so so cute together I loved it! This was refreshing and lighthearted with just the right amount of seriousness!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexual content and Mental illness
beamasalunga's review against another edition
lighthearted
relaxing
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
4.0
I discovered We Can't Keep Meeting Like This thru Inah @ Fueled by Chapters and the premise caught my attention. The story is lighthearted, sweet and angst-y. It's been a long time I found a great young adult novel that transitioned to new adult. I'll say this one is a gem.
Quinn works on their family's wedding planning business and she's a harpist. Her family works with Tarek's family wherein they have a catering business. Tarek is a baker and she has a crush on him whenever he bakes those beautiful cakes, I can't help craving. Our protagonists are passionate on what they're doing and I love seeing them enjoy it in spite of dealing with mental illness. It never stopped them and I love they openly talk about them.
The thing I love the most about this novel, the characters are unapologetically honest and relatable in every way. I love Quinn and Tarek talk about their sex lives. Most of the YA books I've read, they are not entirely detailed and I find this unexpectedly steamy and romantic. Plus, I love the teenage angst and the flaws shaped them to learn from their mistakes. I appreciate it a lot. Aside from these, it also talks about religion. I'm not familiar with Judaism and it's nice to see it here.
If you are looking for a lighthearted, crush to lovers, friends to lovers romance. I recommend this book. When you have chance, listen to the audiobook version. It's wonderfully narrated.
Quinn works on their family's wedding planning business and she's a harpist. Her family works with Tarek's family wherein they have a catering business. Tarek is a baker and she has a crush on him whenever he bakes those beautiful cakes, I can't help craving. Our protagonists are passionate on what they're doing and I love seeing them enjoy it in spite of dealing with mental illness. It never stopped them and I love they openly talk about them.
Spoiler
Quinn has OCD (Obsessive Compulsive Disorder) while Tarek has depressionThe thing I love the most about this novel, the characters are unapologetically honest and relatable in every way. I love Quinn and Tarek talk about their sex lives. Most of the YA books I've read, they are not entirely detailed and I find this unexpectedly steamy and romantic. Plus, I love the teenage angst and the flaws shaped them to learn from their mistakes. I appreciate it a lot. Aside from these, it also talks about religion. I'm not familiar with Judaism and it's nice to see it here.
If you are looking for a lighthearted, crush to lovers, friends to lovers romance. I recommend this book. When you have chance, listen to the audiobook version. It's wonderfully narrated.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Mental illness
bella_cavicchi's review against another edition
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
4.0
This made my heart sing in a way that only the most charming and well-written YA contemporary novels can! Rachel Lynn Solomon has a knack for characterization and has certainly secured a spot on my auto-read list. Here, I wanted just a touch less on the relationship between Quinn and Tarek and a bit *more* on Quinn's relationships in general -- i.e. those with her parents, her best friend, her harpist mentor (!), etc. -- because I think they form (and drive) the self-growth at the heart of the novel. Truly, though, a joy to read.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Mental illness
Minor: Antisemitism
valeriabee's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
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
4.0
So that was painful. In a not bad way. Quinn is going through a lot, to say the least, and having Tarek back in her life has been stressful -- especially since he never responded to her email from last summer and they never talked about their big fight.
Of course, things start to turn around with Tarek, but she still has other things messing with her mind that kind of interfere with this friendship.
I loved learning a little bit about different cultures, as well as learning about Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. I am very familiar with anxiety and depression, but it was refreshing to see an honest conversation about them from the perspective of "it can get better." Sometimes it is hard and triggering to read books that take you into the thick of it. This book discusses them, explains them, helps us understand them.
It was nice to see these teenagers to become vulnerable with one another, in ways they might not have been with others before.
It was very fluffy and lovey. It was also very stressful given Quinn's circumstances and mental illnesses. Quinn definitely experiences a lot of personal growth as she realizes what it has been that prevents her from being invested in romance. However, it felt like she let herself become too jaded by a brief separation her parents went through -- but then again, it was during her formative years and that can be distressing and alter your perception of love and romance. Given how jaded she is at the start, it is lovely to see how much she grows.
I liked reading this book but I'm not in love with it, I didn't feel my heart skip a beat or my stomach do flips when it came to the fluffy bits. I think partially because Quinn was doing a lot of mental gymnastics to reject the romance in her life.
It was real cute though and really takes these characters on a journey towards growth.
Of course, things start to turn around with Tarek, but she still has other things messing with her mind that kind of interfere with this friendship.
I loved learning a little bit about different cultures, as well as learning about Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. I am very familiar with anxiety and depression, but it was refreshing to see an honest conversation about them from the perspective of "it can get better." Sometimes it is hard and triggering to read books that take you into the thick of it. This book discusses them, explains them, helps us understand them.
It was nice to see these teenagers to become vulnerable with one another, in ways they might not have been with others before.
It was very fluffy and lovey. It was also very stressful given Quinn's circumstances and mental illnesses. Quinn definitely experiences a lot of personal growth as she realizes what it has been that prevents her from being invested in romance. However, it felt like she let herself become too jaded by a brief separation her parents went through -- but then again, it was during her formative years and that can be distressing and alter your perception of love and romance. Given how jaded she is at the start, it is lovely to see how much she grows.
I liked reading this book but I'm not in love with it, I didn't feel my heart skip a beat or my stomach do flips when it came to the fluffy bits. I think partially because Quinn was doing a lot of mental gymnastics to reject the romance in her life.
It was real cute though and really takes these characters on a journey towards growth.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Mental illness
peacelovereading's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
reflective
relaxing
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
Content Warnings
Graphic: Mental illness
jennastopreading's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
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
4.5
Rachel Lynn Solomon knocked it out of the park again with this one! This is the third book I have read by her and none of them have been rated below 4 stars. She does a great job discerning between YA and adult, and I appreciate that about her. If you want a good love story with all the steam, reach for The Ex Talk, but if you want something sweet, go for one of her YA books.
Here are four things I loved about this novel:
1. The diverse cast. Solomon has no shortage of different backgrounds, religions, or lifestyles in any of her books.
2. The mental health representation. As someone who struggled with depression, it's always nice to see yourself in a character and to feel understood.
3. The reappearance of two characters from Today, Tomorrow, Tonight was brilliant! It was nice to catch up with them and see how they are doing.
4. This book touches quite a bit on the MC's parents separating and how that effected her. I thought this was such a brilliant thing to have represented in a YA novel since so many kids/teens go through this.
1. The diverse cast. Solomon has no shortage of different backgrounds, religions, or lifestyles in any of her books.
2. The mental health representation. As someone who struggled with depression, it's always nice to see yourself in a character and to feel understood.
3. The reappearance of two characters from Today, Tomorrow, Tonight was brilliant! It was nice to catch up with them and see how they are doing.
4. This book touches quite a bit on the MC's parents separating and how that effected her. I thought this was such a brilliant thing to have represented in a YA novel since so many kids/teens go through this.
The one thing I didn't like about this book...I can't share, because it's a pretty serious spoiler. But it wasn't anything major! and I still loved the reading experience overall. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ from me!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Mental illness and Suicidal thoughts
Moderate: Sexual content and Medical content
Minor: Vomit
katiemack's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
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
4.0
I received an eARC of this book from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
Not as strong as Today Tonight Tomorrow, but Solomon’s depiction of mental illness and the way it affects relationships (which is not sexy, but it’s part of life, y’all) is compelling and resonated with me. Also, love to see an intercultural, interfaith, multiracial couple depicted in a positive light!
Not as strong as Today Tonight Tomorrow, but Solomon’s depiction of mental illness and the way it affects relationships (which is not sexy, but it’s part of life, y’all) is compelling and resonated with me. Also, love to see an intercultural, interfaith, multiracial couple depicted in a positive light!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Mental illness
betweentheshelves's review against another edition
emotional
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
4.0
Another adorable Jewish rom-com from the lovely Rachel Lynn Solomon. Stay tuned for a full review next week!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Mental illness
treereads's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Mental illness
OCD, depression, allergic reaction,
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