Scan barcode
quillyreads's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
Sadly, it just wasn’t for me. 🫠
There were some nice elements, but a lot I couldn’t forgive. Porticularly the portrayals of Charlie’s anxiety and panic disorders, and Dev’s depression. I know these are complex, varied conditions. But to me, it felt stereotyped and unrealistic. But, it was good to see some representation for two guys that struggle with mental health conditions, support each other, and eventually seek the help they need to start recovery.
It just feels a shame that so much of the plot relies on miscommunication (or complete lack of communication), and there is little character development until the close. 🤕
Felt like a bit of a slog tbh!
Graphic: Alcohol, Panic attacks/disorders, and Mental illness
Moderate: Vomit, Ableism, and Cursing
Minor: Blood, Suicidal thoughts, and Sexual content
rachelditty'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
4.0
Maybe it was because I knew as a reader that these two characters would end up together since this is a romance novel, but a lot of times I felt that Charlie and Dev's arguments kind of came out of nowhere, or happened very suddenly. I got a lot of whiplash in the second half because of that.
The first half and the ending though both really had me. It was tropey, their bonding was fun and cute, and seeing everything play out at the end was so great to watch. Especially given both of these characters are very open with the readers and with each other about their mental health, it was nice to see them get the happy ending they wanted.
Some quotes I liked:
"Isn't it wild that his true self is the version of Charlie Winshaw people liked the most?"
Graphic: Mental illness and Panic attacks/disorders
Moderate: Injury/Injury detail, Homophobia, Medical content, and Sexual content
Minor: Alcohol, Bullying, Vomit, and Blood
felixreads0321'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
5.0
Graphic: Acephobia/Arophobia, Alcohol, Homophobia, Mental illness, Toxic relationship, Child abuse, Toxic friendship, Vomit, Biphobia, Blood, Cursing, Emotional abuse, Misogyny, and Sexism
veronicats'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
4.5
Graphic: Cursing, Outing, Vomit, and Homophobia
Moderate: Blood, Lesbophobia, Alcohol, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, and Sexual harassment
rey_therese07'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? No
4.0
Graphic: Mental illness, Sexism, Misogyny, and Homophobia
Moderate: Biphobia, Vomit, and Blood
Minor: Racism, Suicidal thoughts, Panic attacks/disorders, and Religious bigotry
foreverinastory'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
5.0
Rep: white questioning demisexual gay male MC with OCD and anxiety, Desi gay male MC with depression, pansexual hijabi female side character, side WLW couple, nonbinary side character, queer Chinese female side character.
CWs: Alcohol consumption, homophobia/homomisia, mental illness (OCD, anxiety, depression), panic attacks, vomit. Moderate: blood, grief, racism, violence, past mentions of child abuse. Minor: Acephobia/Acemisia.
Graphic: Alcohol, Homophobia, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, and Vomit
Moderate: Grief, Blood, Child abuse, Racism, and Sexual assault
Minor: Acephobia/Arophobia