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memoriast's review against another edition
emotional
funny
inspiring
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
I loved this a lot! Erebuni and Nareh's relationship develops beautifully and naturally, and they connect over things that are very meaningful to them. I learned a lot about Armenian culture as well.
This is a romance genre book, but it's also about Nareh's own personal journey with her culture, her career, and her relationships (both romantic and familial). It is really and truly beautifully written, and even the side characters (Vache, Nareh's mom, Diana, Nene) feel like real people. And the chemistry between Nareh and Erebuni is unbelievable, and the quiet and special moments between them are written so beautifully, and I could go on and on but I really did love this book.
I've read many romances, but this is one of my absolute favourites.
This is a romance genre book, but it's also about Nareh's own personal journey with her culture, her career, and her relationships (both romantic and familial). It is really and truly beautifully written, and even the side characters (Vache, Nareh's mom, Diana, Nene) feel like real people. And the chemistry between Nareh and Erebuni is unbelievable, and the quiet and special moments between them are written so beautifully, and I could go on and on but I really did love this book.
I've read many romances, but this is one of my absolute favourites.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Racism, Homophobia, Sexism, Alcohol, Biphobia, and Death of parent
Minor: Genocide, Grief, Car accident, Fatphobia, and Body shaming
bookcasey's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
informative
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
This is a beautifully written book about discovering or reclaiming your identities. In many ways, the romance is secondary to this theme of loving yourself.
Unfortunately, this is one of the many recent releases where the title is based on an insignificant, throwaway comment and makes no sense. It is, most assuredly, not about obnoxious Bay Area bros (okay, maybe one or two), so don’t let that turn you away.
Do check the content warnings, but don’t let that scare you off. Nothing is graphic.
Unfortunately, this is one of the many recent releases where the title is based on an insignificant, throwaway comment and makes no sense. It is, most assuredly, not about obnoxious Bay Area bros (okay, maybe one or two), so don’t let that turn you away.
Do check the content warnings, but don’t let that scare you off. Nothing is graphic.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Biphobia, Homophobia, Lesbophobia, Outing, Car accident, Death, Death of parent, and Genocide
Minor: Rape, Alcohol, Body shaming, Bullying, Colonisation, Fatphobia, Grief, Infidelity, Misogyny, Murder, and Sexual content
Consistent reference to the Armenian genocide with very brief references to rape and murder. Contains a lot of baby gay angst. Fade to black romance, some vague sexual references.
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