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shannnne_reads_words's review against another edition
emotional
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Chronic illness and Grief
aromanticreadsromance's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
my most favorite TASTEFUL age gap romance (she's 33, he's 42), as someone who detests the age gap trope
she's his professor, he's her boss (she takes on a second job to help pay for her thyroid medication because academia doesn't pay well! i love capitalism)
she's his professor, he's her boss (she takes on a second job to help pay for her thyroid medication because academia doesn't pay well! i love capitalism)
Content Warnings
Graphic: Chronic illness and Grief
Moderate: Death of parent and Cancer
genesis_'s review against another edition
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
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? No
4.75
Content Warnings
Moderate: Cancer and Chronic illness
Minor: Death
onlyonebookshelf's review
emotional
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? No
4.0
Content Warnings
Minor: Grief and Chronic illness
hannahmichele5's review against another edition
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? N/A
5.0
Read in 2 sittings. Grumpy/sunshine PERFECTION!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Chronic illness
Minor: Death and Grief
annamay1021's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
reflective
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
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Chronic illness and Grief
Moderate: Death
iamsammie27's review against another edition
emotional
funny
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? It's complicated
4.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief and Chronic illness
Moderate: Death and Death of parent
Minor: Alcohol
emilyjayne96's review
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
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
3.75
Content Warnings
Moderate: Cancer, Chronic illness, and Death of parent
katelynnelawson's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
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
4.5
Mickey, an adjunct professor, needs more money to cover her thyroid medication. She gets a job at a neighborhood bar, and soon finds out her hot, grumpy boss, Diego, is also her student. Diego is a little older than Mickey and hasn't experienced love since his wife died five years ago, but the two are irresistibly drawn to one another despite the confusing power dynamics.
I will say I'm tired of "we don't need a condom, I'm on birth control" in books. Fine if you're monogamous and have gotten tested but early on... why??
I will say I'm tired of "we don't need a condom, I'm on birth control" in books. Fine if you're monogamous and have gotten tested but early on... why??
Content Warnings
Graphic: Chronic illness, Sexual harassment, and Misogyny
Moderate: Medical content and Death
Minor: Grief, Terminal illness, and Cancer
befthhh's review against another edition
emotional
medium-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
3.0
*I received an eARC of this book via NetGalley*
Mickey was a fun, strong, complex character! I enjoyed the chapters from her perspective and watching her journey. The rest of the characters were easy to love as well, particularly Mickey's best friend Cleo and the staff at The Saloon. Unfortunately, the tropes in this book just weren't for me. The power dynamics between the owner of a bar and one of his employees, and between a professor and their student (regardless of age) are not ones that I appreciate being marred by a romantic or sexual relationship. Especially given backstory they were both bringing into the relationship (Mickey with her chronic illness and Diego with his grief over losing his mother, and wife to cancer). While I appreciated how communicative they were with each other throughout the book, there were still so many heavy themes dealt with that I feel like the speed their relationship took was reckless. All this being said the writing itself was really strong! The small details were all excellent, the food that was talked about, the setting. I would love to read more by Reid, just not with these particular tropes.
Mickey was a fun, strong, complex character! I enjoyed the chapters from her perspective and watching her journey. The rest of the characters were easy to love as well, particularly Mickey's best friend Cleo and the staff at The Saloon. Unfortunately, the tropes in this book just weren't for me. The power dynamics between the owner of a bar and one of his employees, and between a professor and their student (regardless of age) are not ones that I appreciate being marred by a romantic or sexual relationship. Especially given backstory they were both bringing into the relationship (Mickey with her chronic illness and Diego with his grief over losing his mother, and wife to cancer). While I appreciated how communicative they were with each other throughout the book, there were still so many heavy themes dealt with that I feel like the speed their relationship took was reckless. All this being said the writing itself was really strong! The small details were all excellent, the food that was talked about, the setting. I would love to read more by Reid, just not with these particular tropes.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cancer and Chronic illness