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emfass'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
5.0
Graphic: Ableism, Alcohol, Biphobia, Bullying, Cursing, Homophobia, Injury/Injury detail, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, and Vomit
Moderate: Abandonment, Alcoholism, Emotional abuse, Lesbophobia, Misogyny, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Toxic friendship, and Violence
Minor: Religious bigotry
bookishnatalia'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
4.0
Graphic: Vomit, Panic attacks/disorders, Mental illness, Homophobia, Lesbophobia, Alcohol, and Biphobia
petudc'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
Dev es un romántico empedernido productor de un programa estilo The Bachelor. Charlie es la estrella de la nueva temporada, aunque es todo lo opuesto a lo que se espera de él. Dev tiene que encantar a Charlie para que sea el "Príncipe" adecuado para la temporada, pero el encanto termina yendo más allá de los límites de la pantalla.
Este es un libro súper romántico y fresco y dinámico lleno de comunicación y malentendidos como una buena comedia romántica debe ser. También trata muy bien cuestiones de salud mental y aborda muy bien la diversidad sexual, romántica y de género. O sea, uno de los protagonistas es un hombre de origen indio, gay, con depresión, y el otro es blanco, tiene TOC (el de verdad, no la estupidez de cuando decimos inconcientemente "ay, tengo un toc con x cosa"), ansiedad y pánico, y a lo largo del libro descubre que se identifica con el espectro asexual.
La verdad es que este libro, más allá de hacerme suspirar y sonreir, aborda muy bien todo lo que es salud mental, terapia, y la diversidad. Además, juego con los límites entre lo verdadero y lo falso en los reality shows, y eso me divierte mucho.
No sé qué más decir, amé mucho esta historia, leanla si están en el estado mental correcto.
Graphic: Acephobia/Arophobia, Biphobia, Gaslighting, Homophobia, Panic attacks/disorders, and Mental illness
Minor: Alcohol and Lesbophobia
mandaraffe'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
5.0
Graphic: Vomit, Panic attacks/disorders, Homophobia, Ableism, Alcohol, Biphobia, Cursing, Injury/Injury detail, Mental illness, and Sexual content
Moderate: Acephobia/Arophobia, Lesbophobia, Misogyny, Sexism, and Sexual harassment
Minor: Emotional abuse and Toxic relationship
eddine'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
5.0
queer and poc rep!!!
i also just wanna keep charlie and dev in my pocket pls
Graphic: Alcohol, Alcoholism, Biphobia, Bullying, Homophobia, Lesbophobia, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, and Vomit
mxm0290'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
I love it for that.
Throughout the novel, there are heartbreakingly accurate portrayals of coping with mental health issues and discussions of how to deal with that, both as the person and as their loved ones. There is also an ongoing discussion about being true to yourself and exploring what sexual/romantic orientation/expression is right for you.
I love it even more for that.
Graphic: Mental illness and Panic attacks/disorders
Moderate: Homophobia, Acephobia/Arophobia, Lesbophobia, Vomit, and Alcohol
Minor: Sexual content, Toxic friendship, and Emotional abuse
cortnereads'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? N/A
5.0
The Charm Offensive is the cutest book I have read all year. It is a male / male romance where Charlie gets picked as the star, or Prince Charming, of Ever After. Ever After is set up similarly to The Bachelor. Dev (pronounced Dave) works as a producer on Ever After and just ended a six year relationship with Ryan, who also works for Ever After. Charlie is supposed to be looking for his Princess... but it seems as though he might just find a Prince instead.
I appreciate the way this story was written because Charlie has OCD and anxiety disorder and Dev is struggling with depression. There are several other characters that have mental health issues and they get discussed throughout the book. I was rooting for Charlie and Dev from the beginning and although some parts were predictable, I didn't want to stop reading at any point and would not have imagined the ending the way it was written.
I highly suggest reading The Charm Offensive! This is a book I will be buying a physical copy of, so I can reread it over and over!
Graphic: Abandonment, Cursing, Homophobia, Biphobia, Lesbophobia, Mental illness, and Sexual content
Moderate: Alcohol
lauren_e_d'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
5.0
Graphic: Mental illness and Panic attacks/disorders
Moderate: Homophobia, Sexual content, and Outing
Minor: Lesbophobia, Vomit, and Religious bigotry