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bbbeth's review
emotional
funny
sad
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
Graphic: Sexual content, Panic attacks/disorders, Mental illness, and Emotional abuse
Minor: Sexism
rachkait's review
emotional
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-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
definitely a little cheesy at times as other reviews have mentioned, but that only added to me liking it. I went into this with little to no expectations and I think that overall helped because I liked it way more than I thought I was going to. I enjoyed the anxiety representation and the discussions that are had regarding Harpers struggles with it. I do wish there was more of a discussion between Harper and Dan at the end about the things that were said to one another rather than automatic forgiveness because they love one another, but I they do seem like the types to have that kind of conversation so in my mind it just happened off page.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content, Mental illness, and Misogyny
Moderate: Car accident and Death of parent
abi_carter's review
The friends were so obnoxious, I couldn't take it anymore. Bad language seemed misplaced and unnecessary. I found myself skipping large chunks and decided it wasn't worth my time.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexual content
kfmcf's review
funny
lighthearted
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
I liked the characters, I liked the writing, but the story was boring and the overall narrative was not for me.
Also - I get really thrown by insta love. Maybe I'm a cynic (or more likely its because I'm demi). I love love, but insta-love just isn't something I understand.
I think this author has a better story in her somewhere.
Also - I get really thrown by insta love. Maybe I'm a cynic (or more likely its because I'm demi). I love love, but insta-love just isn't something I understand.
I think this author has a better story in her somewhere.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content and Mental illness
Minor: Death of parent
hellowildflower's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
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
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Ableism, Alcohol, Cancer, Car accident, Chronic illness, Death of parent, Emotional abuse, Medical content, Panic attacks/disorders, and Sexual content
jennyslibrary's review
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
sad
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
5.0
This book!!
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It had me on a chokehold the entire time, love blooming on all the pages. Finally a book with a good anxiety disorder representation! The quotes and writing was beautiful, will definitely be picking this up again to browse for ideas for my own book, and also to fall back into the pleasure of meeting the characters again. You grow to love them all, with their different personalities and traits. Harper and Dans love is out of this world, with Judy (Harpers giant cat) adding to the cuteness of it all. Recommend a thousand times! And the love between Alex (Danâs roommate), and Thuâs (one of Harpers bests friends) love story, it sweetens the plot even more / This book was funny, sad, tense, and extremely romantic. Every page had me drooling for a love like theirs, and with a happy ending/ I will definitely be reading a brush with love again.
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It had me on a chokehold the entire time, love blooming on all the pages. Finally a book with a good anxiety disorder representation! The quotes and writing was beautiful, will definitely be picking this up again to browse for ideas for my own book, and also to fall back into the pleasure of meeting the characters again. You grow to love them all, with their different personalities and traits. Harper and Dans love is out of this world, with Judy (Harpers giant cat) adding to the cuteness of it all. Recommend a thousand times! And
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content, Mental illness, Grief, Emotional abuse, Panic attacks/disorders, and Death of parent
Moderate: Car accident
lindseyhall44's review
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
3.0
Miscellaneous thoughts (spoiler free)
As someone with anxiety, reading about Harperâs story made me feel connected and seen in a way which I am typically not used to in literature. For that I am thankful:)
Insta love is not one of my favorite tropes, but that is no fault of the book just my own personal preference!
The dentist school setting was unlike anything I had read before (romance and other) which I really enjoyed!
As someone with anxiety, reading about Harperâs story made me feel connected and seen in a way which I am typically not used to in literature. For that I am thankful:)
Insta love is not one of my favorite tropes, but that is no fault of the book just my own personal preference!
The dentist school setting was unlike anything I had read before (romance and other) which I really enjoyed!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Ableism, Sexism, Cancer, Death of parent, Mental illness, Misogyny, Panic attacks/disorders, and Sexual content
kikeen26's review
emotional
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death of parent, Panic attacks/disorders, and Sexual content
Moderate: Emotional abuse
carbs666's review
emotional
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
This book is a lot like The Love Hypothesis in a lot of ways. I can't be the only one who thinks that.
I enjoyed the emotional and sexual tension in this book. Dan's patience and willingness to let Harper lead lead way is very sweet, and his genuine concern and care for her is really what makes this book special. A book where the hero is just instantly obsessed with the heroine is kind of catnip for me, so I was bound to enjoy this read. Also, that party scene was, like, ripped straight from my teenage fantasies.
I do feel like I don't really know why Harper loves Dan. I know Dan thinks Harper is cute and brilliant and driven, but Harper mostly thinks Dan is....hot? I feel like the book doesn't do a great job of showing instead of telling how the characters are feeling, but it's definitely better than other recent contemporaries I've read in that regard. It just kind of felt like "okay, they're into each other, now that we've established that we can keep the plot moving" and there wasn't a lot of room to explore their connection.
I do like how this book handled messy family relationships and mental illness with nuance and care. A lot of Harper's concerns about if she could still succeed if she worked to let go of her anxiety resonated with me, and I'm sure a lot of other readers felt the same. I also liked that the book was honest about sexism in the medical field and it's impacts.
I gotta say, I'm a little tired of the traumatic death of a parent being a staple in a lot of newer contemporaries. I know dead parent is kind of a staple of the genre and that reducing interference from outside characters helps keep the MCs in their bubble, but it would be nice to try different ways of keeping the parents off the page!
I wish there was more sex! There's a lot of tension leading up to it but the pay off isnt really there? I am out here begging the contemporaries to please turn up the heat!!
I'm still giving the book 4 â because I genuinely enjoyed myself while reading it. It's only later when I put on my reviewer hat that I start to get nitpicky. Overall, this is a sweet book with a lot to offer! You'll like it!
I enjoyed the emotional and sexual tension in this book. Dan's patience and willingness to let Harper lead lead way is very sweet, and his genuine concern and care for her is really what makes this book special. A book where the hero is just instantly obsessed with the heroine is kind of catnip for me, so I was bound to enjoy this read. Also, that party scene was, like, ripped straight from my teenage fantasies.
I do feel like I don't really know why Harper loves Dan. I know Dan thinks Harper is cute and brilliant and driven, but Harper mostly thinks Dan is....hot? I feel like the book doesn't do a great job of showing instead of telling how the characters are feeling, but it's definitely better than other recent contemporaries I've read in that regard. It just kind of felt like "okay, they're into each other, now that we've established that we can keep the plot moving" and there wasn't a lot of room to explore their connection.
I do like how this book handled messy family relationships and mental illness with nuance and care. A lot of Harper's concerns about if she could still succeed if she worked to let go of her anxiety resonated with me, and I'm sure a lot of other readers felt the same. I also liked that the book was honest about sexism in the medical field and it's impacts.
I gotta say, I'm a little tired of the traumatic death of a parent being a staple in a lot of newer contemporaries. I know dead parent is kind of a staple of the genre and that reducing interference from outside characters helps keep the MCs in their bubble, but it would be nice to try different ways of keeping the parents off the page!
I wish there was more sex! There's a lot of tension leading up to it but the pay off isnt really there? I am out here begging the contemporaries to please turn up the heat!!
I'm still giving the book 4 â because I genuinely enjoyed myself while reading it. It's only later when I put on my reviewer hat that I start to get nitpicky. Overall, this is a sweet book with a lot to offer! You'll like it!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Mental illness, Death of parent, Emotional abuse, Sexual content, and Medical content
Moderate: Sexism
kaseybereading's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
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
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual content, Sexism, Misogyny, and Death of parent