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sometimes_samantha_reads's review against another edition
- 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
Graphic: Vomit, Panic attacks/disorders, Emotional abuse, Cursing, Bullying, and Biphobia
nicolinebl's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
The story itself: I loved that it was basically like the bachelor but with a very great, very gay twist. Very engaging for most of the book, but got a little boring around 65% in. Got interesting again very quickly though :) And to be honest, I love when it takes a bit more time before they actually get together. I love the pining for each other without daring to make a move because "no way they like me". So I was a bit sad they got together so quickly lol. But that's definitely not a big issue to most people, probably!
Graphic: Homophobia, Biphobia, Alcohol, Alcoholism, Panic attacks/disorders, Addiction, and Mental illness
Moderate: Violence, Sexual harassment, and Vomit
Minor: Racism and Bullying
devynsbookshelf's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Graphic: Vomit, Panic attacks/disorders, and Mental illness
Minor: Bullying and Alcoholism
jenny_librarian's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.75
I loved absolutely everything about this book except one thing: the miscommunication. I know this is how this kind of book is supposed to go, but I just hate when conflict stems from the fact that the main characters won't just sit down and talk. And that's saying a lot, considering a lot of the time Charlie and Dev spend together is them talking...
But apart from that, the sheer amount of diversity in this book was so refreshing for this kind of romcom. We got multiple queer identities (including a whooping TWO characters under the asexual umbrella!!!), neurodivergence and mental health issues being discussed, characters of colour in the forefront of the story... It just felt so good to read!
I have to say, however, that the trigger warnings for OCD, anxiety/panic attacks and depression are major in this book. If this is triggering, better skip it altogether. They hit quick and they hit hard. One of Charlie's panic attack almost caused me to have one. Good writing, but very much triggering.
Everyone else, though: READ. THIS. BOOK!
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, Panic attacks/disorders, and Mental illness
Moderate: Homophobia, Lesbophobia, Misogyny, Transphobia, Vomit, Outing, Sexism, Toxic friendship, Acephobia/Arophobia, Biphobia, and Bullying
Minor: Cursing, Dysphoria, Sexual content, Body shaming, Alcohol, and Sexual assault
readandfindout's review against another edition
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
3.5
Themes: 4.5 stars
Characters: 4 stars
Plot: 2.5 stars
Graphic: Mental illness, Homophobia, Panic attacks/disorders, and Ableism
Moderate: Vomit, Acephobia/Arophobia, Lesbophobia, Racism, Biphobia, Outing, and Gaslighting
Minor: Toxic friendship, Toxic relationship, Bullying, Alcoholism, and Sexual harassment
dineisnotdrowning's review against another edition
- 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
4.75
I do have to say, though, that I am not apart of the main minority groups presented, so regarding certain aspects and the representation of certain mental illnesses, I am not one to judge or even be capable of determining the quality. So I am not capable of saying anything regarding those parts. To my understanding, at least, nothing jumped out to me.
Graphic: Mental illness
Moderate: Ableism and Homophobia
Minor: Bullying and Lesbophobia
readerette's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
The best part for me was probably between 80% and 90% when the reality show stopped coming up so much and the characters could have some real conversations and real reflections on themselves.
I neither enjoyed nor hated this one. Perhaps the author's future work will be more balanced and focused.
Moderate: Vomit, Cursing, Homophobia, Lesbophobia, Mental illness, Sexual content, and Biphobia
Minor: Bullying
dalmavatai's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Basically I adored everything about this book and it's exactly what I needed in exam term and it's my favorite book of the year so far ðŸ˜
Graphic: Sexual content and Mental illness
Moderate: Biphobia, Bullying, and Sexism
ariam's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
3.5
Graphic: Mental illness and Panic attacks/disorders
Moderate: Toxic friendship
Minor: Alcohol and Bullying
lennie_reads's review against another edition
- 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
5.0
I loved this book SO MUCH. I can't...How am i supposed to review this?! I can't form coherent sentences about all of my emotions.
Just. Wow.
Moderate: Panic attacks/disorders
Minor: Homophobia, Alcohol, Biphobia, and Bullying