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mareshempire's review against another edition
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
1.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexual assault and Sexual content
100_pages_hr's review
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
4.0
What an amazing enemies/hate to lovers book. I loved everything from the "meet cute" to the HEA.
This book has some pretty strong triggers so check into those before you read, but I thought they were ha fled well and in a way that gives representation. I truly admired how strong Liya was. I loved her core group of friends.
Jay was absolutely amazing. I felt like his character had so much depth because he was just himself. True to himself in the good and bad. I appreciated how vulnerable he was at times. I also loved how he stood up for Liya multiple times and in multiple ways.
Own voices books are truly my favorite because the author's culture shines through. I love the glimpses into family life, food, weddings, and relationships. I love how this book included traditional culture but also a more modern view on committed relationship.
This book has some pretty strong triggers so check into those before you read, but I thought they were ha fled well and in a way that gives representation. I truly admired how strong Liya was. I loved her core group of friends.
Jay was absolutely amazing. I felt like his character had so much depth because he was just himself. True to himself in the good and bad. I appreciated how vulnerable he was at times. I also loved how he stood up for Liya multiple times and in multiple ways.
Own voices books are truly my favorite because the author's culture shines through. I love the glimpses into family life, food, weddings, and relationships. I love how this book included traditional culture but also a more modern view on committed relationship.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death of parent and Fire/Fire injury
Moderate: Sexual harassment, Sexual assault, and Sexual content
Minor: Blood, Alcohol, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Grief, and Medical trauma
geriatricgretch's review
emotional
funny
medium-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
I found this a charming Pride and Prejudice adaptation, and appreciate the nuanced handling of some heavier themes. I did find some of the dialogue and exposition a bit clumsy (esp the feminist parts - I liked that they were there, but there was a lot of explaining feminism).
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexual assault and Emotional abuse
Minor: Sexual content
Also PTSD/description of traumatic events in the past.
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