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sxndaze's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
fast-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
4.75
i would die for devcharlie.
in all seriousness, i adore the exploration of mental health and sexuality and the idea of choice. being able to choose for yourself what makes you happy is such a lovely idea and this book just hits.
in all seriousness, i adore the exploration of mental health and sexuality and the idea of choice. being able to choose for yourself what makes you happy is such a lovely idea and this book just hits.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Biphobia, Homophobia, Mental illness, and Panic attacks/disorders
Moderate: Sexual content
Minor: Vomit
emmaline09's review against another edition
emotional
inspiring
lighthearted
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
4.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Panic attacks/disorders
Moderate: Homophobia and Biphobia
foxmochi's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
sad
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
4.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcohol, Bullying, Cursing, Suicidal thoughts, Biphobia, Ableism, Mental illness, Misogyny, Sexual content, Homophobia, and Panic attacks/disorders
biss7's review against another edition
emotional
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
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
4.25
I loveddddd it. Charlie has my whole heart and his journey was so amazing and I loved he was able to stand up for his ownself at the end even if he was heartbroken. I was haply to ready about them ,about their struggles ,their love. I love that there are many representations, sometimes dev was annoying with his never ending ever after but I do get why. I loved that he chose himself and left but I do hate that he couldn't imagine charlie choosing him, them planning something, i do get that it's coz he couldn't imagine he deserves love and with charlie but yeah. I love that it was like a reality show etc , i rlly don't mind 3rd pov writings ,i like them and there were many cute , funny ,emptional scenes. The only thing i did not like ,kinda was irritated was how charlie OCD was written ,i liked that we got to know how feels ,struggles and that he was sharing it with dev , learning etc but after some pages it felt like it kinda disappeared? Coz of dev and their love ? And it sounds stupid but it felt like that to me . I once read someone who had ocd too and while I do not have ,I do not think it will just go away coz you're close with someone or in love ? Or maybe there are Times like that etc but idk it felt so sudden for me and it was such an important thing for charlie too and finally he was starting to open someone and you could see some struggle at the beginning but after nothing ? He was ready for anything with him ? Idk i mean it's good he was evolving ,more confident etc but it felt empty sometimes. I know it's a book ,not enough time, especially here to develop it more ,but I was excited to read more about him, his process ,how he would handle ,struggle and be able to touch dev and it just felt so easy ig it's coz they're meant to be . Anyway it was good ,I will think about them fondly:)
Content Warnings
Graphic: Panic attacks/disorders
Moderate: Vomit
Minor: Homophobia
jla's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
sad
fast-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? It's complicated
5.0
I loved this book. I cried a lot. The characters were fantastic. At first, I wanted to vomit reading about the horrible reality show. The emotional intelligence and variety of issues addressed were done so well that it didn't feel preachy or forced. Everything's that happened in this book felt very human and honest.
I had some trouble picturing Charlie and Dev as anything other than their wardrobe and height. I don't know if this was on purpose or not. Honestly, I had trouble picturing most of the characters, but the personalities were well developed. I had some trouble with Charlie's voice as voiced by Dev's narrator. It was like Brian from Family Guy voicing a robot.
I had some trouble picturing Charlie and Dev as anything other than their wardrobe and height. I don't know if this was on purpose or not. Honestly, I had trouble picturing most of the characters, but the personalities were well developed. I had some trouble with Charlie's voice as voiced by Dev's narrator. It was like Brian from Family Guy voicing a robot.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Homophobia
yuelianglong's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
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
4.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Mental illness
Moderate: Sexual content and Homophobia
hollylayne22's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
slow-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
3.75
Content Warnings
Minor: Homophobia
heisiiri's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
fast-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
4.25
This book was very silly and cheesy and I loved it! Listening to this as an audiobook was like *tries not to grin like an idiot to myself while walking out in public* constantly. I immediately developed soft spots for both the main characters, and every time there was a moment where I went "okay this is getting too cheesy and tropey for me", they reeled me back in with some genuinely lovely romance.
I can't believe the last two girls on the show didn't fall in love, like I was totally prepared for that outcome?? Anyways now I really really want to see that lesbian season of Ever After, someone make it fr 🫵
Content Warnings
Moderate: Panic attacks/disorders and Mental illness
Minor: Homophobia
froukjemelenhorst's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
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
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Panic attacks/disorders
Moderate: Vomit
Minor: Homophobia
av0universe's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
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
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Mental illness, Cursing, and Panic attacks/disorders
Moderate: Domestic abuse and Biphobia
Minor: Homophobia