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stacy837's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcohol, Body shaming, Fatphobia, and Sexual content
Moderate: Grief and Miscarriage
Minor: Vomit, Injury/Injury detail, Panic attacks/disorders, and Blood
madamehowland's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
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? It's complicated
4.5
Just a wonderful read about a woman learning to listen to herself and prioritizing her own pleasure and happiness. It is uplifting, funny, sweet, and romantic.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexual content
Minor: Alcohol, Infertility, Panic attacks/disorders, and Sexual content
quasinaut's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
Oh, how I wanted to love Noni Blake!
I liked seeing Noni try new things, take chances, push beyond her comfort zone. This book showed that sometimes you need to learn the same lesson again and again before it sticks.
But, I was often frustrated by Noni's choices and how she treated others. She didn't seem to fully see the people in her life (especially her best friend?!) and how her actions would impact them. Also, there wasn't much acknowledgement of how privileged Noni was to be able to travel halfway around the world for a Pleasure Quest. Lastly, for a story about finding herself, Noni did a lot of finding other people. And while some of the people she meets are wonderful and become part of her life, she didn't actually spend much time with herself. I feel like I wanted this book to be something it wasn't, alas!
I liked seeing Noni try new things, take chances, push beyond her comfort zone. This book showed that sometimes you need to learn the same lesson again and again before it sticks.
But, I was often frustrated by Noni's choices and how she treated others. She didn't seem to fully see the people in her life (especially her best friend?!) and how her actions would impact them. Also, there wasn't much acknowledgement of how privileged Noni was to be able to travel halfway around the world for a Pleasure Quest. Lastly, for a story about finding herself, Noni did a lot of finding other people. And while some of the people she meets are wonderful and become part of her life, she didn't actually spend much time with herself. I feel like I wanted this book to be something it wasn't, alas!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcohol and Sexual content
Minor: Miscarriage
jennyeldridge's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
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? Yes
4.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcohol
Minor: Infidelity and Miscarriage
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