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3.5 AVERAGE
3.5 AVERAGE
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
appreciate the disability rep…but there’s too much going on and also i’m very confused by how British schooling systems work
emotional
hopeful
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:
Yes
Quick, cute, and full of heart.
First things first, I really liked how different CJ and Penny were - it made for some great tension and meaningful growth. The “wheelchair wheelies” scene was easily my favorite scene: it was intimate, honest, and just very playful and fun. I only wish there had been just a hint of more romance in that moment.
My only gripes were that the writing did feel a bit “tell-y” and repetitive at times, and some things wrapped up a little too perfectly. But for a debut, it’s a sweet story with a lot of charm.
First things first, I really liked how different CJ and Penny were - it made for some great tension and meaningful growth. The “wheelchair wheelies” scene was easily my favorite scene: it was intimate, honest, and just very playful and fun. I only wish there had been just a hint of more romance in that moment.
My only gripes were that the writing did feel a bit “tell-y” and repetitive at times, and some things wrapped up a little too perfectly. But for a debut, it’s a sweet story with a lot of charm.
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
medium-paced
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
A very easy read. Some of the story line was similar to another book I'd read recently, but the setting and characters were quite different. I like that it highlighted what it could be like living with a disability and the thoughts and feelings that go along with that.
emotional
inspiring
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:
Complicated
What an absolutely charming story! I love Love, and this book hits all the feel-good pieces of a new relationship. Plus, the author handles disabilities with thoughtful representation. A must-read for romance readers!
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
emotional
hopeful
informative
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:
Yes
emotional
inspiring
lighthearted
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
emotional
informative
lighthearted
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Thank you to NetGalley for the ARC. This was a sweet and lighthearted read with an easy-to-follow plot and a charming premise. I did find myself wishing for a little more depth and growth from the characters, as well as a touch more complexity in the storyline, as the conflict felt a bit rushed. The emotional intelligence on display led to plenty of open and heartfelt conversations, though at times these became slightly repetitive. The overall tone and style felt more YA than New Adult, which may suit readers in the mood for a gentle, low-stakes romance with a wholesome feel.
funny
lighthearted
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
N/A
Strong character development:
N/A
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
N/A
💭 #QOTD What's your proud "i did this" moment?
Title: The Chemistry Test
Author: Georgina Frankie
Pages: 300
Rating: 3/5
Spice/Romance level: 🩷
This was a sweet read. The banter between CJ and Penny made me smile. The romantic gestures were leg swinging and it was just a wholesome, "clean" coming of age read.
I found the disability representation validating and made me look at things a little differently. We all experience our own illnesses in our own unique ways, but I found Penny's ted talk spoke to me a little bit as well.
A few of the experiences made me smile and bought me back to my own memories of university life.
You'll love this book if you like;
- representation of disability and mental illness
- disabled FMC
- coming of age romance
- no spice
- swoony gestures
- banter
- college/University romance
- there's cats in this book!!
🩷🐈⬛️🫰🏻🌷🖤
Will you be reading this? Let me know in the comments
Title: The Chemistry Test
Author: Georgina Frankie
Pages: 300
Rating: 3/5
Spice/Romance level: 🩷
This was a sweet read. The banter between CJ and Penny made me smile. The romantic gestures were leg swinging and it was just a wholesome, "clean" coming of age read.
I found the disability representation validating and made me look at things a little differently. We all experience our own illnesses in our own unique ways, but I found Penny's ted talk spoke to me a little bit as well.
A few of the experiences made me smile and bought me back to my own memories of university life.
You'll love this book if you like;
- representation of disability and mental illness
- disabled FMC
- coming of age romance
- no spice
- swoony gestures
- banter
- college/University romance
- there's cats in this book!!
🩷🐈⬛️🫰🏻🌷🖤
Will you be reading this? Let me know in the comments