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casey_sunshine's review
emotional
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
It fades to black, which they should have to tell you up front.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Death, Misogyny, Death of parent, Grief, Domestic abuse, and Toxic relationship
Moderate: Physical abuse, Sexual harassment, Sexual assault, Pregnancy, Medical content, and Medical trauma
lesliehirgelt's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
I was looking for something lighthearted, quick, and easy to read, and this did meet those criteria. However, I felt the writing style was more appropriate to a story about high school-age characters, maybe even younger. For a story about adults, presumably in their mid-20s (ish) and into professional careers, the language choice was often eyebrow-raising (saying things like "crap" instead of "shit"; calling someone of the parents' generation "old man," etc.) and felt immature. I kept reading because I became invested in the story and liked the characters, but the juxtaposition of adult characters with immature language choice made it difficult.
Content Warnings
Minor: Toxic relationship, Gaslighting, Emotional abuse, Sexual assault, and Medical trauma
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
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