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beautifulpaxielreads's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
Overall I enjoyed Highly Suspicious and Unfairly Cute (HSAUC), although I did have a quite disjointed experience reading it.
First of all, it is very snappily written and well-paced, with a great sense of wit - some lines made me snort with laughter. Is this how teenagers talk to each other in real life? Or is it just in fiction? Who cares, it's good.
The main characters of Celine and Bradley were developed quite realistically - I thought Bradley's fears about his writing abilities were very well done, and I'm speaking as a wannabe published author myself here. Celine's desperation for academic perfection to rub her success in the face of her estranged father also felt believable.
I think my problem came with how their relationship developed, from enemies to friends to, finally, lovers. Even though once they got there I believed in it, I wasn't fully satisfied with how they got there. I feel like I missed something - I suspect it was because of what I said earlier about my experience reading it. Others may feel differently, and that's perfectly valid.
I had a good time reading this, I only wish I'd felt as fully invested from start to finish.
First of all, it is very snappily written and well-paced, with a great sense of wit - some lines made me snort with laughter. Is this how teenagers talk to each other in real life? Or is it just in fiction? Who cares, it's good.
The main characters of Celine and Bradley were developed quite realistically - I thought Bradley's fears about his writing abilities were very well done, and I'm speaking as a wannabe published author myself here. Celine's desperation for academic perfection
I think my problem came with how their relationship developed
I had a good time reading this, I only wish I'd felt as fully invested from start to finish.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Mental illness and Panic attacks/disorders
Moderate: Medical trauma, Injury/Injury detail, Infidelity, Abandonment, and Medical content
Minor: Cursing and Bullying
The MMC has a diagnosis of OCD.fleur____'s review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
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
4.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Mental illness and Abandonment
Moderate: Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Alcohol and Medical trauma
citymouse's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
5.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Injury/Injury detail, Abandonment, Medical content, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, and Medical trauma
Minor: Racism, Vomit, and Excrement
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