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The Exception to the Rule by Christina Lauren

32 reviews

annabananadel's review

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inspiring lighthearted fast-paced

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

4.25

“I don’t normally kiss before the first date. But you’re the exception to the rule.”

It’s so freaking cute that I’m literally smiling the whole time I was reading this. It’s such a quick read just to get into the mood but it left me wanting more. Christina Lauren can really make a great story even with just a hundred pages.

C and T has been email buddies for over a decade and it’s just so cute how they only email each other once a year - on Valentines Day. Although it’s pretty unrealistic for two teenagers to consistently email each other once a year, it was very believable when I was reading thru it. The emails are hilarious with a side of sadness especially during the pandemic and the death. They also talked about normal problems a Freshman in College would have. But their meet cute was just the cutest. Especially when Callum realized that it was Tessa in that closet?! I just died. The hot TA just instantly switched classes just so he can pursue her. That really is a romantic gesture where a girl would definitely swoon over.

Anyways, really recommend for a quick romance read!

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katiejohns's review

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hopeful lighthearted fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Plot
Strong character development? N/A
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A

4.0

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catsandmetaphors's review

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medium-paced

4.5

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brandie_abbie19's review

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funny hopeful fast-paced

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

4.25

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kaydeedickins's review

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emotional lighthearted fast-paced

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

4.5

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sdupont's review

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funny lighthearted medium-paced

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

4.25

This was such a sweet and cute Valentine’s short story! I loved that it went heavy on the email communication, it made the story flow quickly and was a fun twist. It gave 2000’s teen romcom vibes. I didn’t expect the story to span so many years but enjoyed it. I recommend this for anyone looking for a quick festive story.

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katharina90's review

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emotional funny lighthearted fast-paced

Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? No

4.5

A sweet, wholesome and funny Valentine's Day themed epistolary short story.

During the email exchange I found it a bit difficult to keep the characters apart.

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