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4.11 AVERAGE
4.11 AVERAGE
no one writes an academic rivals to lovers like ann liang. PLZZ FEED US MORE MOTHERRR, WE LOVE IT. 5/5
I genuinely thought I would go through too much second hand embarrassment to bare and would be setting down the book multiple times in those moments of unrest, but honestly the good scenes outweighed those ones and this read was everything I hoped it would be.
A man begging ?!?! Love that ✅
He fell first and he fall harder?!?! LOVE THAT ✅
Academic rivals to lovers?!?! I ADORE THAT ✅
Ann Liang the WOMAN and WRITER that you are
I genuinely thought I would go through too much second hand embarrassment to bare and would be setting down the book multiple times in those moments of unrest, but honestly the good scenes outweighed those ones and this read was everything I hoped it would be.
A man begging ?!?! Love that ✅
He fell first and he fall harder?!?! LOVE THAT ✅
Academic rivals to lovers?!?! I ADORE THAT ✅
Ann Liang the WOMAN and WRITER that you are
probably the most tropey book i’ve read in a while but it worked so so well and i ate up all of it holy smokes
I’m a sucker for anything Ann Liang I read this in one sitting instead of sleeping
Binge read this in one day and no regrets!
This is how you do enemies to lovers people TAKE NOTES. I loved this story and Sadie & Julius SO much.
This is how you do enemies to lovers people TAKE NOTES. I loved this story and Sadie & Julius SO much.
emotional
inspiring
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
funny
hopeful
relaxing
medium-paced
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
N/A
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
this book is for the girlies who believe in the ache of love. the softest kind. the kind that simmers quietly, then stays with you. it felt made for me—a romance truther through and through, the type to highlight confessions and re-read longing.
the pacing flowed like silk. not rushed, not too slow. just enough space for the story to breathe. the plot isn’t something i’ve never seen before, but this version of it felt different—gentler, more grounded. not the usual enemies to lovers chaos. it gave tension, but in a way that felt safe to fall into.
the characters were warm and well-shaped. they didn’t scream for attention, they simply existed in their world and let me step into it. and the narration felt easy, like it knew its purpose. not trying too hard to be clever, just honest. delicate but not dull.
if i’m being honest, the only thing keeping it from a perfect score is that i wanted more. more kisses, more dates, more quiet scenes of them choosing each other again and again. i wanted to stay in the love a little longer.
still, a 4.75. lovely in all the right places. a comfort read for the soft girls who know love like a second language.
the pacing flowed like silk. not rushed, not too slow. just enough space for the story to breathe. the plot isn’t something i’ve never seen before, but this version of it felt different—gentler, more grounded. not the usual enemies to lovers chaos. it gave tension, but in a way that felt safe to fall into.
the characters were warm and well-shaped. they didn’t scream for attention, they simply existed in their world and let me step into it. and the narration felt easy, like it knew its purpose. not trying too hard to be clever, just honest. delicate but not dull.
if i’m being honest, the only thing keeping it from a perfect score is that i wanted more. more kisses, more dates, more quiet scenes of them choosing each other again and again. i wanted to stay in the love a little longer.
still, a 4.75. lovely in all the right places. a comfort read for the soft girls who know love like a second language.
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes