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i really wanted to like this. i would say the best parts (by far) are the bits about Armenian culture. that was very enjoyable to read about and is a culture that i have not encountered in a lot of books. but the main character is so insufferable and kinda gave YA vibes? she makes MANY bad decisions and nothing ever really comes from them?

also the fact that her boyfriend proposed to her, she said she needed time to think, and then while he was away he was thinking about her and awaiting her response she was out matchmaking and dating someone else??? like at least tell your boyfriend no first. that rubbed me wrong

there were also way too many pop culture references and jokes that don’t really land anymore and a lot of the dialogue was very unrealistic. this had so much potential!!!!

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cvl_1103's review against another edition

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lighthearted fast-paced

3.5

I really don’t know how I felt about this one. I liked how it incorporated Armenian culture. It’s the only book I’ve read that is about Armenian characters. I liked how it depicted navigating coming out in your late 20s to more conservative family. I really don’t know how to feel about the “pick a side” element to the story. It rings of people telling bi folks to pick a side, that they either need to be straight or gay but I don’t think the book erases the main character’s sexuality as a bi person. I’m conflicted.

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3.75

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amberinpieces's review against another edition

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emotional funny hopeful lighthearted reflective relaxing 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

4.5

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lunep's review against another edition

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emotional hopeful inspiring medium-paced

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

2.0

I liked learning about Armenian culture, and I saw myself in the main character a little bit, but I didn't fall in love with the characters or their romance, I was left feeling very "eh" about it, which makes me sad because I seem to have no luck with sapphic romances.

It was cute, but overall I didn't feel super invested. Nareh stressed me out sometimes, and Erebuni felt too perfect, and the other suitors and some other secondary characters felt like they were designed to be shitty so Erebuni could look like the perfect woman:

-Trevor: misogynist, subconsciously racist/xenophobic, didn't seem to pay attention to the person Nareh actually was and what she liked.
-Raffi: misogynist, self obssesed.
-Arek: ok, nothing wrong with him. But Nareh didn't feel attracted to him (which is fair)
-The engineer guy: makes a joke about how he feels pain by proxy when cutting up an eggplant bc eggplant emoji.
-Artur: misogynist.
-Sako: nothing wrong with him either, just gay.
-Ara: self-obssesed, interrupting Nareh every time she talks.
-Kevork: pedantic.

-Kiki: sexist, very conservative, rude, she believes she's better than everyone.

Also, the cover says "From wingwoman to the woman of her dreams", and the synopsis says "Suddenly, with Erebuni as her wingwoman, the events feel like far less of a chore, and much more of an adventure." but there wasn't much wingwoman-ing, and I expected more overall. It ended up being a just-ok book for me, which again, sad about that.

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allisonplus's review against another edition

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emotional funny 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

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bek_p87's review against another edition

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funny hopeful lighthearted 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

I absolutely adored Nareh and Erebuni's love story. It was beautiful and realistic, and I strongly related to Nareh's fears about being her true authentic self. I also found the aspects of Armenian culture and history fascinating and enlightening.

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dominic_t's review against another edition

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emotional hopeful inspiring lighthearted reflective 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

5.0

I loved this book. Nar showed so much personal growth, and I loved her romance with Erebuni. Nar learned to stand up for herself, and I felt like the book did a good job of showing that process. I also learned a ton about Armenian culture. A lot of information about Armenia and Armenian culture was included organically, and it never felt dry or out of place.

The epilogue was a great ending, but I would totally read another book about these characters.

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