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bookobsessedmommy's review
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
sad
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
Queer love stories are my catnip, and this one checked a ton of boxes on my favorite kind of books lists. Frankie and Charlie have friends to lovers semi-slow burn relationship, the 3rd act conflict actually made sense, the banter was top notch, and the spice struck the perfect balance of hot and emotional. The way they bump into each other's buttons while growing together is so raw and honest and relatable. The mix of openness, apprehension, and curiosity they show while learning and trying new things is truly inspiring. This is such a beautiful love story with so much queer representation and I absolutely loved it! I'm excited to read more of Dawn's work!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief, Transphobia, and Homophobia
Moderate: Deadnaming
widowrites's review
emotional
funny
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- 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
3.25
The pacing in this book felt really weird to me and it kept dragging me out of the story. It was like watching a movie and fast forwarding through the boring parts. The main story though was sweet. It was very interesting to see the characters growth and D’s acceptance and love of his body.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Body shaming, Transphobia, Dysphoria, and Death of parent
Minor: Death of parent
anniereads221's review
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Transphobia, Grief, Homophobia, Sexual content, Medical content, and Death of parent
Gender affirming surgery Parents being absolute assholes and hateful same with the rest of the family
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