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edshara's review against another edition
3.0
This wasn’t terrible but I didn’t love it. It was cute. I won’t comment on the ace rep since I have no personal experience in that area but I was glad that Alice was able to accept herself, in the end.
At times this felt more high school than college to me. Many of the problems could have been solved with some good old fashioned communication and understanding. Then to top it off things were said and done that were petty and immature and while their was reconciliation, it just seemed like all was forgiven because that was more convenient than staying angry.
I disliked Alice’s mom and sister. Alice’s sister was a bully and had no redeeming qualities. Her mom seemed like she cared more about what she wanted and how Alice’s choices would make her look, than she was about her own child’s happiness. I mean what’s the harm in going to school and then potentially getting a job in a career you won’t like as long as the parents look good? Alice’s brother and dad were only slightly better.
I also didn’t like how when Alice finally figured things out, she made a very broad statement to a person she cared about, then got upset when he needed to think things through. I get that she had been hurt in the past, but you’re asking someone to accept you, while at the same time rejecting them because they didn’t respond with the correct response quick enough. They both had to make adjustments and understand where the other was coming from.
I can see how this book would/could be important for ace representation but I do think some of the other flaws overshadow it.
At times this felt more high school than college to me. Many of the problems could have been solved with some good old fashioned communication and understanding. Then to top it off things were said and done that were petty and immature and while their was reconciliation, it just seemed like all was forgiven because that was more convenient than staying angry.
I disliked Alice’s mom and sister. Alice’s sister was a bully and had no redeeming qualities. Her mom seemed like she cared more about what she wanted and how Alice’s choices would make her look, than she was about her own child’s happiness. I mean what’s the harm in going to school and then potentially getting a job in a career you won’t like as long as the parents look good? Alice’s brother and dad were only slightly better.
I also didn’t like how when Alice finally figured things out, she made a very broad statement to a person she cared about, then got upset when he needed to think things through. I get that she had been hurt in the past, but you’re asking someone to accept you, while at the same time rejecting them because they didn’t respond with the correct response quick enough. They both had to make adjustments and understand where the other was coming from.
I can see how this book would/could be important for ace representation but I do think some of the other flaws overshadow it.
mirimira's review
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
2.0
izzys_internet_bookshelf's review
4.0
4/5
This book somewhat disappointed me. I had really high hopes for it but they were a little over the top. The plot was good and I enjoyed the characters but I guess the cursing bothered me. I also felt like it dragged.
This book somewhat disappointed me. I had really high hopes for it but they were a little over the top. The plot was good and I enjoyed the characters but I guess the cursing bothered me. I also felt like it dragged.
courtknee__vn's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
3.5
Besides the representation being so good, I just didn’t really enjoy this book? I loved the ace rep especially and understood Alice’s struggles with her identity and really enjoyed seeing her become more and more comfortable within herself! But the plot was just really boring and I didn’t really like any of the characters except for Alice 🤷🏻♀️ I can see people enjoying this one but it just wasn’t my favorite!
marieintheraw's review
3.0
The main character is a biromantic asexual, a thing I haven't seen in a book before. The story was good and flowed lovely. The only thing keeping this from a 5 star is the love interest, I wasn't sold on him, but that's okay.
I received an ecopy of this through netgalley; however all opinions are my own.
I received an ecopy of this through netgalley; however all opinions are my own.
laz_'s review
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
barnesbookshelf's review against another edition
5.0
Alice is so relatable in so many aspects of what she does and how she thinks. The book does an excellent job showcasing the struggles of being ace in the dating world, and how it intersects with race.
jmang's review
emotional
funny
reflective
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? It's complicated
5.0
doglady_reads's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0