Reviews

XOXO by Christina Lee

jnksmommy's review against another edition

4.0

Great Overall, Would Read Again

Overall the plot and story was amazing and I personally love dancer and football couples a lot. I think the actual way the book was written was a bit hard to connect with, but nothing I haven't experienced. A great read, and so worth the time,

mutiny's review against another edition

emotional relaxing medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

2.5

teereadsbooks's review against another edition

emotional slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.25

Okay, so this wasn't what I expected. This is a college romance that felt more high school in its maturity. The behavior was very Gossip Girl-esque with its immature and elitist actions, just with more jocks. I'm also confused as to what kind of university this is because it just seems more like a private high school instead. I was so for this in the beginning. I loved that prologue, so it really started off strong, but then didn't really go anywhere. I really liked Lark and his family. They really kept me going through this book. The premise is great, but the execution just wasn't there for me, unfortunately. I also feel like Lark deserved better throughout the whole story. The ending made up for some of the story, but only a little. I just wanted more from this than I got. 

kaitlyns_library's review

5.0

I really enjoyed this one and loved the mental health rep. 

lucha0s's review

emotional funny lighthearted medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Cancer

writermaguire's review against another edition

funny lighthearted fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

1.5

otterkitty's review

emotional funny hopeful inspiring 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? It's complicated

4.0

henriettaenam's review

reflective relaxing medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.75

Henry’s parents especially his dad and also coach were so stressful 
His teammates were so not cool ; a bunch of spoilt brats

Who makes fun of the fact that someone is on a scholarship 
So dumb! 
And how’s surviving cancer a thing to be hidden 
That plot makes zero sense 

Lark was sweet and tolerant and I love they way he cares 
I’m glad Henry eventually stood up for himself and went all out for what they had 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying, Classism, Homophobia, Mental illness, Medical content, Cancer, and Chronic illness

Moderate: Cursing, Alcohol, Body shaming, Gaslighting, Outing, Drug use, Emotional abuse, and Panic attacks/disorders

dosendino3000's review

emotional hopeful medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.0

nikfernandez17177's review against another edition

5.0

Way better than I expected, Lark and Henry were great