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samcanuel's review
emotional
funny
lighthearted
fast-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
Amy Lea truly outdid herself with her second book. I loved the chemistry between Tara and Trevor, Tara’s bookishness, and Trevor’s soft core hidden behind a tough exterior. Tara was very relatable to me and the main concept of the book, dating your exes, was interesting! Trevor was just the best leading man. I would highly recommend for rom com lovers!
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Chronic illness, Domestic abuse, Terminal illness, and Toxic relationship
Minor: Ableism, Death, Medical content, and Alcohol
bookishwondergoth's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Well, this was utterly delightful. RTC although I am falling a bit behind with these.
Moderate: Ableism, Cursing, Emotional abuse, Sexism, Sexual content, Medical content, Gaslighting, and Alcohol
Minor: Child death and Death of parent
I have put ableism as a warning because of the heavy use of the word “crazy” which is directly challenged on the page by the main character and the prose.bookswithca's review
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
I didn’t particularly like this book. I almost DNFed a couple times to be quite honest. I made it through and it was entertaining but I probably won’t be recommending it. I understand that her being a walking trope was the point but it felt like it was reinforcing the stereotypes of romance readers even more. I found her to be exactly what she didn’t want to be portrayed as. She didn’t want to be too much (bc no one is ever too much, be yourself!) but she is the exception. I didn’t find it amusing or cute that she was hiding in bushes, stalking or naming her boyfriends on the internet. Also, didn’t really feel the connection between the leads. So I guess maybe this romance novel wasn’t the one for me.
Graphic: Mental illness, Toxic relationship, Stalking, and Abandonment
Minor: Ableism, Death, Infidelity, Mental illness, Terminal illness, Toxic relationship, Stalking, Death of parent, Fire/Fire injury, and Gaslighting
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