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joemkl's review against another edition
- 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
4.0
Graphic: Animal cruelty and Classism
danuu's review against another edition
Graphic: Racial slurs and Animal cruelty
jilianh's review
3.75
Some of it was a little bit of a stretch to me (not necessarily the extravagance as I have no idea what it's like to be rich or in Asia) but more things like how Rachel adjusted a little too easily right away to finding out Nick's family is mega rich? She just kind of rolls with it no questions asked about it (at least until later in the book). Not even a debrief after the first event?
I loved the soap opera, the multiple storylines/perspectives intertwining, and the tone being lighthearted compared to my usual books.
Overall I still enjoyed and look forward to finishing the series. I listened to the audiobook and by the end the narrators "Nick" accent was getting a bit hard to listen to, so fair warning! Most of the other characters were ok.
Graphic: Animal cruelty
pastellymoon's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Graphic: Toxic relationship, Animal cruelty, and Bullying
Moderate: Emotional abuse, Domestic abuse, and Racism
Minor: Racial slurs and Homophobia
holyhead_harpie's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
1.0
Graphic: Animal cruelty and Animal death
elsea_readingelsea's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
Graphic: Racial slurs, Animal cruelty, Animal death, Domestic abuse, Gaslighting, Child abuse, Toxic relationship, Homophobia, Sexism, Racism, Emotional abuse, and Ableism
Moderate: Panic attacks/disorders
esme_t's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
3.75
Graphic: Bullying and Toxic relationship
Moderate: Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, and Racism
Minor: Animal cruelty and Racial slurs
parasolcrafter's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75
Graphic: Infidelity, Racism, Emotional abuse, Toxic relationship, Classism, and Xenophobia
Moderate: Animal cruelty, Child abuse, Abandonment, Kidnapping, and Sexual content
frogggirl2's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
2.0
The part of this book which is about various Asian cultures, regional foods how the countries view each other's citizens etc., was fascinating. The part about the scheming mothers and bitchy women gossiping all over the place was tedious. The sudden and egregious use of the words f****t, c**t and n****r was just gross and unnecessary. Also, seriously, dog fighting? These characters are already entirely unsympathetic.
I missed the moment for reading this - right now with the current status of the world this crass, wealthy entitled class all seem not just deeply insipid but also evil.
Graphic: Racial slurs and Animal cruelty
laurenleigh's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
Graphic: Bullying
Moderate: Animal cruelty, Pregnancy, Domestic abuse, Alcohol, and Animal death