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rdebner's review
emotional
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75
This book was slow-to-medium paced. I thought that it could have been edited differently to stay true to the story, but pick up the pace.
I'm not sure how I felt about Declan as a main character. On the one hand, relatable with his mental health struggles and the trying to figure oneself out in one's 20s. On the other hand, he seemed really immature and that person in the friend group that makes everything all about them. To balance that out, this story might have been benefitted from being told in alternatively POVs (Declan and Sidney), in order to develop Sidney's character a bit more and give the reader a break from Declan's POV.
I'm not sure how I felt about Declan as a main character. On the one hand, relatable with his mental health struggles and the trying to figure oneself out in one's 20s. On the other hand, he seemed really immature and that person in the friend group that makes everything all about them. To balance that out, this story might have been benefitted from being told in alternatively POVs (Declan and Sidney), in order to develop Sidney's character a bit more and give the reader a break from Declan's POV.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Mental illness
snowydaze's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
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
4.0
Up until the last conflict I loved the book. I loved seeing queer characters in a healthy relationship complete with boundaries and communication. However I felt as though that final conflict was a little unnecessary or could have been changed in someway. Overall a good book just had a few parts I didn't enjoy as much.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Mental illness and Panic attacks/disorders
Minor: Cursing, Drug use, Homophobia, and Sexual content
westcdf's review
hopeful
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? Yes
4.0
This was a surprisingly sweet story. I think it's a really interesting spin on a traditional romance novel and honestly made me think a lot about my own perceptions of romance and tradition. It was great representation of a genderqueer character which I loved. Sidney wasn't reduced to their genderqueerness, but it also wasn't something that was completely ignored. I would also say, though it wasn't explicitly stated, many of the characters read as neurodivergent and it was great to see characters act in a way outside of neurotypical thinking. Overall a really sweet book!
Content Warnings
Minor: Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual content, and Dysphoria