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thecandiegirl's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Sexism and Gaslighting
Minor: Death of parent, Cancer, and Cursing
rioreadsbooks's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.0
Rating : ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
I had been putting off reading this book for so long, and now I wish I hadn't. It was a wonderful introduction to the world of Ali Hazelwood books. I found this to be the perfect light read/palate cleanser! It was cute, quirky, and enjoyable. I loved the FMC's inner monolgue and both Olive's (FMC) and Adam's (MMC) banter and sense of humor. I also really appreciated and loved the representation of women in STEM. I feel like we need more books like it that can represent this underserved subject. I did wish there were a few more physical descriptors of the characters, as I did not really grasp what any of the characters looked like other than generic traits, and I did feel like the "big" event at the end was a little rushed and undetailed. BUT, overall, I really liked this book! It was just what I needed... a quick, fun read!
⚠️Warning⚠️
Language, low spice, sexual harassment
Moderate: Sexual harassment
Minor: Sexual content and Cursing
isfantasi's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Graphic: Sexual content and Sexual harassment
Moderate: Cancer, Cursing, Death of parent, and Toxic relationship
Minor: Acephobia/Arophobia and Dementia
dwdillydally's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Graphic: Sexual harassment and Sexual content
Moderate: Cursing and Death of parent
Minor: Alcohol
eleek0609's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Graphic: Sexual content, Misogyny, and Sexism
Minor: Alcohol, Cursing, and Death of parent
jazzlibrariansbookcase's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Graphic: Sexual content
Minor: Cursing, Medical content, Cancer, and Death of parent
ericad's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Cursing, Sexual harassment, Cancer, and Sexism
Minor: Death of parent
luna_lovelace's review against another edition
- 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
Tropes:
I loved reading this book from beginning to end. The opening was hilarious and immediately drew me in, leaving me thoroughly engrossed until the final page. I was pleasantly surprised by how much I laughed throughout the book, making the reading experience truly enjoyable. Although the spice level was on the low side, the build-up more than made up for it.
Olive is an incredibly selfless person who always puts the needs of others before her own, even when she knows she will be at a disadvantage.
I also found Adam's character interesting. He's a highly dedicated professor who takes his research seriously, which unfortunately doesn't make him very popular. However, he has many close personal relationships that speak volumes about how much he's respected for his work.
Overall, I was pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed reading this book and I can't wait to read more books by this author!
Moderate: Bullying, Grief, Sexual content, Death of parent, Cancer, Cursing, and Sexual harassment
britwalsh16's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
And I love Anh though she can be a little pushy, which is not my favorite trait. But Malcom is fantastic! & him & Holden getting together is the secret wish throughout the whole book!!
Graphic: Toxic friendship, Sexual harassment, Sexism, Misogyny, Sexual content, and Sexual assault
Moderate: Cursing, Death of parent, and Cancer
Minor: Deportation and Alcohol
britwalsh16's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
And I love Anh though she can be a little pushy, which is not my favorite trait. But Malcom is fantastic! & him & Holden getting together is my secret wish throughout the whole book!!
Graphic: Toxic friendship, Sexual harassment, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual content, and Misogyny
Moderate: Death of parent, Cancer, and Cursing
Minor: Alcohol and Deportation