Reviews

Let's Talk About Love by Claire Kann

chill_8's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful informative inspiring lighthearted medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

greywolfheir's review against another edition

emotional hopeful 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

3.5

steph01924's review against another edition

3.0

3.5 stars! It was a cute book (see what I did there?) and I don't think I've ever read a book with an ace main character, so that in itself was pretty cool. I'm not sure ultimately how memorable it will be for me, but I had fun while reading it. Oh, also liked that it was set in college, yet not cringe-y like much of the NA I have attempted and not finished. Think it should be a good one for book club discussion!

the_horror_maven's review against another edition

3.0

As an asexual individual, I appreciated the asexual representation in this book. However, it seemed a bit too juvenile for my taste, and the characters were hard to like.

rymoffatt's review against another edition

emotional hopeful lighthearted reflective fast-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

4.0

ploppypooh's review against another edition

3.0

Okayyy, so, I wasn’t really into this book, which is why I stopped reading it halfway through, but when I picked it up again I got sucked in and kept reading until I finished. I wouldn’t say it’s my favorite book at all time, but the characters were adorable and dynamic, the romance was interesting and fun, and the book offered a nuanced look at Alice’s version of asexuality, among other things. All in all, I don’t regret reading it. Cute and fluffy book.

bkclub4one's review against another edition

4.0

Absolutely loved it

ursa_arlo's review

hopeful lighthearted relaxing medium-paced

• 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

2.5

Positives. This book was such a cheesy, by-the-book romcom but I'm glad it exists anyway. Because ace people deserve to see themselves in shitty romcoms too! The story itself had very little substance but it provides a nuanced view of what it is like to date while asexual. I think it may be relatable to a lot of people (even if I -an aro/ace person- do not see much overlap with my situation) and it does not gloss over the difficulties that come with dating as an ace person. It's nice to see a fictional character navigate their aceness in relation to partners and other loved ones. 

Negatives. Something that irks me is that Feenie's anger was shown to be just as justified as Alice's anger and I do not agree with that. As an aro/ace person, the fact that relationships with partners will always be portrayed as something inherently more valuable than friendships has me fuming. Even Feenie's promise that she will always stay in contact with Alice when Ryan and she get married does not negate that. Alice naturally feels left out by Rayn and Feenie, and while she is in the wrong for not addressing the situation, I don't think she should have been the one to apologize. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Acephobia/Arophobia

Moderate: Biphobia

Minor: Racism

thebiblioklept's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

specklecommittee's review against another edition

emotional informative reflective fast-paced

• 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? It's complicated

3.75

 Although the story is written with all the cringe and yearning of a YA novel, its message felt nuanced and refreshing. The asexual representation was written with a lot of care. The main character's conflict stemmed from not being seen or accepted by others. And the development of the love interest felt healthy, endearing, and pretty radical. 
 At the same time, the story felt written for younger audiences, but had adult themes that people under at least 17 wouldn’t connect with/be appropriate for. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Toxic relationship, Acephobia/Arophobia, Alcohol, and Toxic friendship