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3.68 AVERAGE
3.68 AVERAGE
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
I wish it had been longer, because with more pages it would have had more space to develop some plot points (like the abusive relationship), or to show the passing of time and the developing of their feelings a little better. The way it is right now is a little too fast and a bit confusing.
The art style is so pretty, the friend group was amazing, and despite its pacing flaws it was such an enjoyable read that I still think it's worth 4.5 stars.
Also, did the author sneak in the Good Omens couple in page 79? I don't know the names of the characters because I haven't watched the show, but they are pretty recognizable. It's pretty cool if it is them.
Representation: plus size Latina fmc, Black mmc, multiple POC side characters. The author is queer, and while the two main characters are not said to be queer in the comic (as far as I saw), the fmc's best friend is gay and the whole group spends much of the book at her gay bar.
Content Warnings: domestic abuse, physical abuse, emotional abuse, fatphobia, alcohol consumption, sexual harassment, toxic parents & toxic partner.
The art style is so pretty, the friend group was amazing, and despite its pacing flaws it was such an enjoyable read that I still think it's worth 4.5 stars.
Also, did the author sneak in the Good Omens couple in page 79? I don't know the names of the characters because I haven't watched the show, but they are pretty recognizable. It's pretty cool if it is them.
Representation: plus size Latina fmc, Black mmc, multiple POC side characters. The author is queer, and while the two main characters are not said to be queer in the comic (as far as I saw), the fmc's best friend is gay and the whole group spends much of the book at her gay bar.
Content Warnings: domestic abuse, physical abuse, emotional abuse, fatphobia, alcohol consumption, sexual harassment, toxic parents & toxic partner.
emotional
funny
lighthearted
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Cute romcom type, where friendship was the main focus! Discusses a few hard hitting topics well and the illustrations were beautiful!
emotional
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Content Warnings
Graphic: Domestic abuse
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
I read this this morning and I've already forgotten most of it. What I will say is that I enjoyed the pop culture references (especially the reference to Rogue and Gambit, and the appearance of Crowley and Aziraphale), but everything else was very much 'meh'. The characters were pretty 2d, and the discussion around abusive relationships was skimmed over quite a lot, when it should have been a lot longer.
TW for physical and emotional abusive relationships, overbearing parents, mentions of sex, emotionally abusive parents.
TW for physical and emotional abusive relationships, overbearing parents, mentions of sex, emotionally abusive parents.
lighthearted
fast-paced
“Most people go the online dating route. You’ve chosen to go the non-dating route. A true trailblazer. Now hand over your phone so I can judge your taste in fake men.”
- Virtually Yours
Tropes: Fake Dating, Internet Dating, Texting, Former Child Star, Secret Identity
Representation: POC, LGBTQ+ Side Character
CW: Divorce, Domestic Abuse
I loved the premise of the fake internet boyfriend. Although there is romance, the main focus is on the friendship/found family vibes. My only wish is that there was more concrete resolution for the romantic plot. The ending was quite abrupt. However, this was still a cute and quick read.
- Virtually Yours
Tropes: Fake Dating, Internet Dating, Texting, Former Child Star, Secret Identity
Representation: POC, LGBTQ+ Side Character
CW: Divorce, Domestic Abuse
I loved the premise of the fake internet boyfriend. Although there is romance, the main focus is on the friendship/found family vibes. My only wish is that there was more concrete resolution for the romantic plot. The ending was quite abrupt. However, this was still a cute and quick read.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Domestic abuse
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
emotional
medium-paced
Strong character development:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes