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foxblood's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
If I could, this would be a 3.75-4.0 ⭐️ rating, closer to 4.0. I feel conflicted about this book, but I appreciate it for what it is. I feel like the characters were realistic and acted like nearly 18 y/os would, but that also left a lot of frustrating moments where I really wasn’t a fan of either of them. I think the book had some really cute parts, and is a good YA read. Anyone’s who’s seen my other reviews knows I’m not a big YA person, but I think this one was one of the better ones I’ve read recently. Overall, I had a good time reading this and it’s a quick read if you’re looking for this type of book - a romcom with a good amount of angst.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Homophobia, and Alcoholism
cozyreader9752's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
slow-paced
- 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
Content Warnings
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Transphobia, Bullying, Homophobia, and Lesbophobia
cwatson1234's review against another edition
lighthearted
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
1.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Homophobia
yikes_bee's review against another edition
inspiring
lighthearted
fast-paced
- 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
2.75
The premise of the book is really good. The characters sometimes felt very 2-d to me, but then later on it feels as though they begin to grow as people.
It’s a cute book if you want something light, but it’s not revolutionary. It is a cute wlw book & it deals with the struggles of being gay. I read it all in one sitting and I did enjoy it quite a bit.
I would have given this a high rating if the characters didn’t feel like they didn’t have any dimensions.
The characters made decisions that seniors in high school would make. But occasionally the decisions felt odd, or not like an actual 17/18 year old.
It’s a cute book if you want something light, but it’s not revolutionary. It is a cute wlw book & it deals with the struggles of being gay. I read it all in one sitting and I did enjoy it quite a bit.
I would have given this a high rating if the characters didn’t feel like they didn’t have any dimensions.
The characters made decisions that seniors in high school would make. But occasionally the decisions felt odd, or not like an actual 17/18 year old.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Homophobia
Minor: Child abuse
rory_o_rama's review against another edition
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
3.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Homophobia
Moderate: Outing
Minor: Sexual content
absolutely_alice's review against another edition
emotional
funny
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
3.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Child abuse, Homophobia, and Emotional abuse
olasreading's review against another edition
emotional
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
4.25
Content Warnings
Moderate: Homophobia, Biphobia, and Lesbophobia
mediocremasen's review against another edition
emotional
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
I may end up changing my rating later but at this point after just having read it I couldn't give it three.
It wasn't a bad book, I actually really liked the premise and the characters and the starts to their plot lines, both together and separate.
However, those plot lines didn't grow in a satisfying way. They were there when the romance plot called for it but that was it. I understand making the romance the dominant storyline, but the other plot lines were interesting and compelling too. I would have loved to see them unfold in a satisfying way.
There was also quite a few instances where we were told about developments instead of seeing them.
Overall a decent book, but there's something about good base stories not living up to their potential that is worse than a bad story.
It wasn't a bad book, I actually really liked the premise and the characters and the starts to their plot lines, both together and separate.
However, those plot lines didn't grow in a satisfying way. They were there when the romance plot called for it but that was it. I understand making the romance the dominant storyline, but the other plot lines were interesting and compelling too. I would have loved to see them unfold in a satisfying way.
There was also quite a few instances where we were told about developments instead of seeing them.
Overall a decent book, but there's something about good base stories not living up to their potential that is worse than a bad story.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Domestic abuse and Physical abuse
Moderate: Homophobia and Emotional abuse
anneliedip's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
Good book, that was easy to read. I liked the main characters and that the scenes with conflict didn't end abrupt. Most of the times they really talked it out. The main focus was on living one's truth and authentic self and coming out.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Emotional abuse and Homophobia
cassie_books8's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
hopeful
reflective
medium-paced
- 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
falls into the come out or we have to break up category, but has a happy-Ish ending.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Homophobia