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arlo_____'s review
emotional
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
delaneybull's review against another edition
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
The time jumps really took me out of the believability of the romance, and the last 5% was....unconvincing
maxfelixwp's review
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
Not quite for me (I don't normally go in for a super funny, meme-heavy modern romantic comedy style) - but very charming and fun, especially for fans of Hallmark Christmas specials, the Gilmore Girls show, The Devil Wears Prada movie, and queer Black boy joy. 🧡
applepie10's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
lorenontheriver's review
funny
lighthearted
fast-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
4.0
rellimreads's review against another edition
DNF @ 11%
Since I’m stopping so soon - I’m not rating this. This is just for my reference.
Especially since I think the biggest issue is this author’s style isn’t for me. The blurb is a bit misleading as it seemed this was going to be dual POV. Unfortunately, it is entirely from Xavier’s perspective and he gets going on these internal monologues. I completely lose the original point or the convo that was happening. For romance I want to get to know both characters. Four chapters and over an hour into the audio and I know very little about Logan other than “chef” and “single dad”.
At first I was delighted by the OTT humor, but it became tedious. It had strong “new adult” vibes. And I was starting to feel like I could completely understand why Xavier’s boyfriend dumped him.
I skimmed some other reviews to see if it would get better - but the things I’m looking for don’t happen, so I’m stopping here.
Narration:
I did enjoy Joshua David Scarlett’s performance. I’d definitely check him out again in the future.
Since I’m stopping so soon - I’m not rating this. This is just for my reference.
Especially since I think the biggest issue is this author’s style isn’t for me. The blurb is a bit misleading as it seemed this was going to be dual POV. Unfortunately, it is entirely from Xavier’s perspective and he gets going on these internal monologues. I completely lose the original point or the convo that was happening. For romance I want to get to know both characters. Four chapters and over an hour into the audio and I know very little about Logan other than “chef” and “single dad”.
At first I was delighted by the OTT humor, but it became tedious. It had strong “new adult” vibes. And I was starting to feel like I could completely understand why Xavier’s boyfriend dumped him.
I skimmed some other reviews to see if it would get better - but the things I’m looking for don’t happen, so I’m stopping here.
Narration:
I did enjoy Joshua David Scarlett’s performance. I’d definitely check him out again in the future.
hansenmr42's review
emotional
funny
reflective
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? It's complicated
4.5
juno_rottie's review
4.0
A fun read, and one I finished in a day because I didn't want to put it down. Some small hang-ups, but I'm not sure if that's because Kosoko Jackson is a relatively new author or I'm just unused to his writing style. Either way I still enjoyed the book and look forward to reading his future works!
ktswings's review against another edition
4.0
Dragged a little at times, but very well developed characters, especially the secondary ones! Loved all the pop and trivia references too.
madsmikks's review
3.0
Unfortunately, I dnf’d this book due to being unable to look past tropes that are annoying and—at least in my eyes—just thinly veiled misogynistic digs at women. This is something that is a very real issue in the gay community—this strange and frankly mean-spirited way of treating women—that I have no interest in reading, even if it doesn’t take up much space in the book.
If you want to know what I’m talking about, look at Xavier’s relationship with Mya and try to think critically about why it was necessary for Mya to be written in this way.
If you want to know what I’m talking about, look at Xavier’s relationship with Mya and try to think critically about why it was necessary for Mya to be written in this way.