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harmonj3's review against another edition
emotional
funny
fast-paced
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
I typically do not enjoy books that talk about social media, but this one is an exception to that rule. I think the YouTube aspect wasn’t overdone. I enjoy the way Kris writes the banter between characters. I disagree with others who have said that the friend group was annoying, but I did read this more slowly than other books so if you read it all at once I could maybe see these characters being a little more annoying. I have read Book Boyfriend and enjoyed the dialogue in that book as well, though I didn’t enjoy that one as much as this one. This book has made me commit to reading at least 2 more Kris Ripper novels.
This isn’t my first Carina Adores book and I think some of the ones I have read tend to have a trend where there isn’t a real conflict. The only conflict in this seems to be Declan’s avoidance of his anxiety. The third act break up felt like it really didn’t need to happen to get us where we ended up.
This isn’t my first Carina Adores book and I think some of the ones I have read tend to have a trend where there isn’t a real conflict. The only conflict in this seems to be Declan’s avoidance of his anxiety. The third act break up felt like it really didn’t need to happen to get us where we ended up.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Panic attacks/disorders
scoobygirl93's review against another edition
emotional
funny
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Panic attacks/disorders
imds's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Panic attacks/disorders
Moderate: Abandonment
Minor: Deadnaming, Transphobia, and Dysphoria
tanouska's review
5.0
My first full-length-novel-read-in-less-than-24-hours read of 2022! I loved it, and am so glad I have part two of the series waiting for me as well :D
First I should do something besides reading though, bunny homes don't clean themselves, unfortunately.
First I should do something besides reading though, bunny homes don't clean themselves, unfortunately.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Panic attacks/disorders
thewildmageslibrary's review
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
4.0
This was adorable and so relatably awkward. Declan is a cinnamon roll for sure. I loved Sidney and their ability to communicate and reason through things. I am much more like Declan lol.
Also, *chef's kiss* to all of the amazing queer rep!
Also, *chef's kiss* to all of the amazing queer rep!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Panic attacks/disorders
Minor: Homophobia and Grief
dobbsthedog's review against another edition
5.0
OMG, these books are too adorable! Seriously, the characters are just so freaking sweet, I can’t even.
In this one, which is the first in the series (and yes, I’m reading them out of order), it is the story of Declan and Sidney. Sidney is genderqueer, and I think this is the first book (definitely the first romance) that I’ve read with a genderqueer person in it. As a cisgender person, I’m still learning about other genders and I really liked Sidney (Declan, too, though he’s a bit of a disaster). Maybe it’s weird for me to say, but I really liked that throughout the book Sidney was genderqueer, using they/them pronouns, there was absolutely zero mentions about what gender they grew up as, they were just themselves. I really appreciated that that is how they were written, that Declan just completely accepts them as is.
I also liked how normalized therapy is. When Declan messes up, he realizes how terrible he’s feeling and makes an appointment with his therapist. Therapy is a good thing and needs to be talked about more in fiction.
Overall, very enjoyable read, and I will be moving on to the second in the series ASAP.
In this one, which is the first in the series (and yes, I’m reading them out of order), it is the story of Declan and Sidney. Sidney is genderqueer, and I think this is the first book (definitely the first romance) that I’ve read with a genderqueer person in it. As a cisgender person, I’m still learning about other genders and I really liked Sidney (Declan, too, though he’s a bit of a disaster). Maybe it’s weird for me to say, but I really liked that throughout the book Sidney was genderqueer, using they/them pronouns, there was absolutely zero mentions about what gender they grew up as, they were just themselves. I really appreciated that that is how they were written, that Declan just completely accepts them as is.
I also liked how normalized therapy is. When Declan messes up, he realizes how terrible he’s feeling and makes an appointment with his therapist. Therapy is a good thing and needs to be talked about more in fiction.
Overall, very enjoyable read, and I will be moving on to the second in the series ASAP.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Panic attacks/disorders
lindseyisreading's review
emotional
funny
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Panic attacks/disorders
Minor: Addiction
bookedbymadeline's review against another edition
Couldn’t get into the story-characters fell flat and dialogue was clunky. Writing just wasn’t for me
Content Warnings
Graphic: Panic attacks/disorders
rosage's review
emotional
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
i loved how this book looked at relationships. Dates aren’t everything and it’s nice to see romantic relationships that aren’t just fancy dinners and well planned dates. i also really appreciated the emphasis on communication. not many romances talk about healthy relationships stuff.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Panic attacks/disorders
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