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ladygetslit's review
- 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
4.0
Graphic: Panic attacks/disorders and Alcohol
Moderate: Biphobia, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, and Sexual assault
slothwithglasses's review
- 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
Moderate: Bullying, Mental illness, and Abandonment
Minor: Biphobia, Toxic relationship, and Transphobia
kathrynok'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
Graphic: Biphobia, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Infidelity, Mental illness, and Panic attacks/disorders
cozycritiques's review
- Kiss Her Once for Me
Thank you, NetGalley and Atria, for the e-ARC in exchange for an honest review.
Tropes: Holiday Romance, Second Chance Romance, Marriage of Convenience, Fake Dating, Miscommunication, Love Triangle, Non-Linear Flashbacks
Representation: LGBTQ+ (Lesbian, Bisexual, Demisexual), POC, Neurodivergent (ADHD)
Spice Scale: 🌶🌶🌶
CW: Ableism, Biphobia, Anxiety Disorder, Parental Abandonment, Toxic Family
Since The Charm Offensive was my favorite book of last year, I expected that I would adore Cochrun’s second book. I honestly don’t think I’ve ever read anything quite like this book before. Kiss Her Once for Me was a refreshing take on so many classic tropes. I tend not to like love triangles in general, but the love trapezoid was perfection. I loved the friendship that developed between Andrew and Ellie over the course of their fake engagement, and the absolute chaos of their pining over different people was hilarious—especially when you add in the Boozy Grandmas’ antics.
This was the first book I’ve read with female ADHD rep. I always appreciate seeing ADHD rep, but it can present so differently in women as compared to men (which is why it often goes undiagnosed), so it was nice seeing the nuances of my experience portrayed in that way. The anxiety rep was also well done, but that wasn’t a surprise, seeing as it was also well done in The Charm Offensive.
Kiss Her Once for Me was wonderfully Christmassy and heartwarming. It had all the vibes of a Hallmark Christmas movie, except delightfully gay and with more in-depth character development.
Graphic: Mental illness
Moderate: Ableism, Biphobia, and Abandonment
readingqueerly'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
3.75
All in all, Alison Cochrun showed again that she can write deeply flawed characters who are in desperate need of help and growth, and who eventually find that.
The MC faces quite a few issues that I've had to confront myself with all the pain and hardship that has come with that. It's not easy to admit that you're biggest obstacle in life is you yourself.
This book did take a little bit to get going for me, but once it did, I really enjoyed the reading experience. The characters were fun and loveable, the plot moved well, and the representation of both queerness and disability made for a fun festive read.
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Mental illness, and Panic attacks/disorders
notsobinaryart's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
Graphic: Mental illness and Abandonment
katrinarose's review
- 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
4.0
Graphic: Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual content, and Alcohol
Moderate: Biphobia and Mental illness
chasingpages1's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
Graphic: Panic attacks/disorders
Moderate: Biphobia, Infidelity, Mental illness, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Abandonment, and Alcohol
Minor: Cursing, Emotional abuse, Grief, Lesbophobia, and Classism
reading_rebellion's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
The dialogue was hard to get through for me. I do appreciate the not so perfect relationship dynamics and mental health representation, but the MC was a bit whiney and insufferable at times. Didn't love the "half moon smile" and Swiftie references every other chapter. Overall okay. Wouldn't read again.
Graphic: Mental illness and Grief
Moderate: Cursing, Emotional abuse, Infidelity, Panic attacks/disorders, Toxic relationship, Gaslighting, and Abandonment
Minor: Body shaming, Drug use, Alcohol, and Classism
The over mentioning of Taylor Swift songs/lyrics and half moon smile gave me the ick.imstephtacular's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Panic attacks/disorders, Toxic relationship, Alcohol, and Classism
Moderate: Ableism, Biphobia, Cursing, Mental illness, Sexual content, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Bullying, Cancer, Child abuse, Death, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Homophobia, Misogyny, Racism, Sexism, Vomit, Medical content, Grief, and Pregnancy