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sariereads's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Graphic: Sexual content, Fatphobia, and Emotional abuse
Moderate: Addiction and Alcoholism
3readingcircus's review
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Graphic: Fatphobia, Body shaming, and Sexual content
Moderate: Domestic abuse, Sexism, Alcoholism, and Child abuse
Minor: Death of parent and Sexual harassment
Includes Author’s CWs in beginning pages.milesandmiles's review against another edition
5.0
My only complaint is that it felt like things moved really quickly. I would've appreciated the book being like 20% longer to smooth some of the plot timing out.
Moderate: Fatphobia
Minor: Alcoholism, Death of parent, and Physical abuse
idktheyear's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
I rated it less stars because sometimes the pacing felt off and things wrapped up a little too rapidly for my taste. Also, it was very British in terms of dialect and writing style, so at times I had to reread dialogue or internal monologue to get the intended tone and such.
It's a very enjoyable read if you like tropes and storylines that focus solely on the two main characters.
Moderate: Sexual content
Minor: Fatphobia, Death of parent, Child abuse, Alcoholism, and Body shaming
allingoodtime's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Alcoholism, Child abuse, and Fatphobia
alibrarymouse's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
For a book that mentions childhood abuse and fatphobia, I didn’t think I would laugh so hard, but I absolutely should have expected the tears at the end. Charlotte Stein is a master at addressing intense real-world topics in a book that doesn’t hesitate to embrace the romance tropes, genre, and lighthearted tone and completing it all with a grand gesture that makes a heart absolutely sing.
Her sense of humor is stunning. So many lines were genuinely funny, and the whole novel is threaded through with the most gorgeous balance of reality and a sense of whimsy that romance just needs to be as bingeable as this was. Mabel and Alfie were so easy to root for and their antics were fun to experience. The lack of secondhand embarrassment in here alone is a star on its own.
I loved everything from the writing to the development of the characters and their relationship. There were so many sweet moments elevated by the fact they were supported by just how awful people had been and continued to be. And, people were cruel in a realistic way. Stein’s characters didn’t experience over-the-top or unnecessary levels of trauma to make a point or force readers to care without developing who Alfie and Mabel really were.
Character development starts from page one, and the whole book is a hard-to-put-down adventure of shenanigans and unexpected feelings.
For my spicy friends, or those wondering if it does get there: the spice in this one goes from zero to sixty in a flash. There’s a lot of amazing buildup and then the spice hits hard. The set up works so well for establishing the possibility, the will-they-won’t-they, and for who they are and where their relationship is in every stage.
When Grumpy Met Sunshine is an absolute must read if you like tropes, actual sunshine, and fun. The best way to describe it is cute, quirky, and fun.
Graphic: Fatphobia
natashaleighton_'s review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Sexual content and Fatphobia
Moderate: Alcoholism, Cursing, and Child abuse
Minor: Death of parent and Injury/Injury detail
bookedwithbonnie's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Graphic: Fatphobia and Sexual content
Minor: Alcoholism
goatsrsexy's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Thanks to Netgalley for the advanced copy!
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Fatphobia
Minor: Alcoholism
bookrecsbyjess's review against another edition
3.5
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Cursing and Fatphobia