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3.59 AVERAGE
3.59 AVERAGE
lol worthy in places. I was rooting for Brian until I wasn’t. someone give me the audacity of the guy with the cockatoo.
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
lighthearted
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Idk guys!! I wanted to like it but it just wasn’t it. I just didn’t like the guy she ended up with. The first half seemed to drag, and then we got a character I felt the main character had real chemistry with, and then it all fell apart for me in the third act. I like the writing style and I am even a fan of friends to lovers but I am sad to say this one didn’t hit for me. :(
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
emotional
funny
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
I didn't like this one quite as much as On the Plus Side, despite how much I appreciate friends-to-lovers in general. I don't think I was as charmed by Haleigh and Jack, and something felt different about the prose. I'm not sure if it was the same audiobook narrator, maybe a different narrator would explain why the wording felt less smooth.
I did still enjoy the book, though. The opening of the "rules for staying friends after hooking up" was a good narrative framework that leaves a whole bunch of information gaps to entice the audience into wanting to know what's behind some of those rules. The gradually breaking or bending rules as the story went on was nicely done. I appreciated the anxiety and bisexual representation with Haleigh and the more diverse body types for everyone, including Jack. More books about guys with round bellies please! (Also looking for more books with short kings!) I think this was a very well done instance of a love triangle and a good reminder of the reality that there are probably multiple people out there who would work well together, but it's ultimately a matter of choice.
I did still enjoy the book, though. The opening of the "rules for staying friends after hooking up" was a good narrative framework that leaves a whole bunch of information gaps to entice the audience into wanting to know what's behind some of those rules. The gradually breaking or bending rules as the story went on was nicely done. I appreciated the anxiety and bisexual representation with Haleigh and the more diverse body types for everyone, including Jack. More books about guys with round bellies please! (Also looking for more books with short kings!) I think this was a very well done instance of a love triangle and a good reminder of the reality that there are probably multiple people out there who would work well together, but it's ultimately a matter of choice.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual content
Minor: Death, Fatphobia, Misogyny, Sexism, Alcohol
“Apparently setting up Haleigh on dates had become a form of sporting event. How long before they made t-shirts and foam fingers? She wasn’t sure if she should appreciate this enthusiasm or be worried about the mayhem it would cause.”
Purely tropey. Like, it didn’t even try to disguise the predictable plot ‘twists.’ I enjoyed the main characters enough, even though something about a 25 y.o. navigating existential singlehood anxiety really annoyed me… The body and mental health representation in this book was decently executed and that was def appreciated; it’s just a slight bummer the story itself wasn’t compelling enough to make the whole thing shine. 3.5 stars~
Purely tropey. Like, it didn’t even try to disguise the predictable plot ‘twists.’ I enjoyed the main characters enough, even though something about a 25 y.o. navigating existential singlehood anxiety really annoyed me… The body and mental health representation in this book was decently executed and that was def appreciated; it’s just a slight bummer the story itself wasn’t compelling enough to make the whole thing shine. 3.5 stars~
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
This book was so fun! Reading about all of Haleigh's dating disasters and her hilarious dating application made me laugh out loud! This book talked a lot about mental health and was well represented through the characters.
funny
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
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
It was a decent quick read. The premise is cute, but not new. I actually thought a different choice for the end could have worked well