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tinytrashqueen's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Moderate: Cancer, Grief, and Death of parent
melaniereadsbooks's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
This was so cute. I took too long to write this review and now my memories are mostly snippets and vibes from this book. But I read this in one day, absolutely devoured it, and needed to know what would become of Len and Henry's relationship every second of the way. They were so adorable and I absolutely love the friends-to-lovers trope and Lennon was in love with Henry for so long and Henry was completely oblivious! Not gonna lie, I wish some of this was from Len's pov too because I need to know what he was thinking!
I really loved this every step of the way. I hardcore need to reread it (audio maybe??) soon so I can remember details better but ahhh. So cute. But also painful. Like this may make you cry if you get as invested in the relationship as I did. I definitely cried and then thought about my feelings for many days afterwards.
Graphic: Cursing, Alcohol, and Emotional abuse
Moderate: Death of parent, Grief, Homophobia, and Outing
Minor: Ableism and Cancer
betweentheshelves's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
However, just because there is an MLM romance doesn't mean it reads like Red, White, & Royal Blue. I actually think a better comp title for this would have been Heartstopper. For me, it read more like that story. Best friends, falling in love. One of them still trying to figure out their identity. It fits those vibes and that storyline to a tee.
Graphic: Alcohol, Cursing, and Emotional abuse
Moderate: Homophobia, Grief, and Death of parent
Minor: Cancer and Ableism
aromarrie's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
his love for reading and talents for writing showed very well in the way he described moments that for him were so completely significant—whether it was with len, his family, his friends, and himself.
it all made me feel closer to him somehow, and i loved how many times he made me laugh as i also teared up.
this is what ya books are all about, to be honest, and it’s wonderful that i got to read this when i did.
24 january 2024 update: (thank god for this re-read; henry & len’s characters mean the world to me)
Moderate: Alcohol
Minor: Grief and Death of parent
yaryjd's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
3.75
Moderate: Grief and Death of parent
pagesofnay's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Moderate: Alcohol and Grief
Minor: Death of parent
cateemma's review against another edition
- 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
4.75
Moderate: Vomit, Emotional abuse, and Alcohol
Minor: Death of parent, Homophobia, Ableism, Cancer, and Grief
m_riaelle's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
"How do you un-know someone if you only know most of you because of them? How do you even try?"
'This smart and charming queer YA rom-com about falling for your best friend will win the hearts of fans of Adam Silvera and Becky Albertalli.'
Yeah. I'm a fan of Adam Silvera. And yeah, it won my heart. It is already in the description. It is smart. It is charming. It is a rom-com. AND it has my favourite trope falling for your best friend! What could I ask for more? My heart and mind are satisfied. I instantly added it to my favourite shelf with no hesitation, no second thoughts.
I love Hamlet with my whole heart. My list of 'Fave characters I love with my whole heart' is getting crowded, and I don't care. Hamlet deserves a place there. And Gran and Marigold's relationship? I love it. I love their love even though they aren't the main characters and are always in the picture.
Hamlet is someone that seeks assurance, while Len is distant because he doesn't know how to work with things that need communication. It hurts how Hamlet tries to seek verification, but Len kept saying he's dramatic, don't overanalyze, don't overthink, and more. I can't help but hate that part of Len, but when Len did try to communicate, I'm finally giving him the benefit of the doubt as a red flag. There will be more scenes where he gets distant, and it's hurting Hamlet, but I'm going to tell all of you to go through it because it represents some people who are going through something within themselves. How being distant helps a little or blinds our judgement. Was those part stressful? Yes, but it's worth it.
This made me realize how much I'm a Len. I can't describe it, but this book shows me how I'm so much like him internally. Who loves too much but fear creeps up. The thought of all being ruined or I'm the one who does it, but, either way, leads to it.
TW: HP Reference, Grief and Mentions of death of a parent (search it up for more specifics or correct TW as mine is what I thought is TW while I read it)
Graphic: Grief
Moderate: Death of parent
beautifulpaxielreads's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Alcohol, Cursing, Emotional abuse, and Outing
Moderate: Cancer, Child abuse, Death, Death of parent, Grief, Homophobia, Terminal illness, and Vomit
Minor: Sexual content and Violence