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talasterism's review against another edition
lighthearted
fast-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
3.75
its tearing the line of i hate the mc SO FUCKING MUCH neil is niot just an unlikable character hes a straight up asshole for like 90% of the book BUT LIKE WYATT IS SUCH A SWEETHEART I LOVE THEM SO MUCH also the tropes troped me so good!! escpeically the lil guitar moment phewwww
Content Warnings
Graphic: Transphobia and Classism
Moderate: Alcohol
Minor: Deadnaming and Sexual content
readundancies's review against another edition
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
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
4.25
I consumed this story with the enthusiasm of a scuba diver whose oxygen supply is depleted and needs their partner to assist them because drowning in not an option.
It was a one shot read, I could not put it down and that has not happened with me and YA in a very, very long time.
Which means I thought it was great.
It was really cute and queer and just lovely. Like it hit the spot, annoying and irritating main character Neil with his first person perspective and everything.
It had all the fake dating and wedding nonsense that I wanted and expected, and page 233 of the hardcover edition was the most seamless transition of pronouns I’ve ever come across in YA ever.
Neil was an asshole that I couldn’t help but be compelled to read about. Wyatt was the sweetest roommate and love interest I’ve had the pleasure of reading about in a while, and their growing relationship was only surpassed by Wyatt and showering. I cannot name a stronger duo.
I teared up twice because I’m hormonal, I fluttered my hands at the end because we live for a full circle moment and I was really satisfied by the end of my reading experience.
This has all the potential to be my favourite YA read of the year so if you’re in the contemporary romance mood I definitely recommend.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death, Transphobia, Homophobia, Deadnaming, Death of parent, and Sexual content
cr_valentine's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
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
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Transphobia
Moderate: Homophobia and Deadnaming
Minor: Classism, Death of parent, Cursing, and Sexual content
imstephtacular's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Classism, Cursing, and Transphobia
Moderate: Toxic relationship, Homophobia, Emotional abuse, Dysphoria, Vomit, Alcohol, Body shaming, and Sexual content
Minor: Panic attacks/disorders, Grief, Fatphobia, Death of parent, Deadnaming, Suicidal thoughts, and Pregnancy
pucksandpaperbacks's review against another edition
Thank you to Pride Book Tours and Scholastic for sending me an ARC in exchange for a review. All thoughts are my own.
CWs (also on the author’s website): Underage drinking, mentions of neglectful parenting, light mentions of surgery, transphobia, homophobia, scene depicting Neil being patted down and experiencing transphobia by TSA (pg 54-56), indirect deadnaming (Neil is deadnamed by the name is never mentioned on page and is simply alluded to), mentions of past sexual relationship, fade to black sex scene, light mentions of the passing of a father, light mentions of the passing of a grandfather.
CWs (also on the author’s website): Underage drinking, mentions of neglectful parenting, light mentions of surgery, transphobia, homophobia, scene depicting Neil being patted down and experiencing transphobia by TSA (pg 54-56), indirect deadnaming (Neil is deadnamed by the name is never mentioned on page and is simply alluded to), mentions of past sexual relationship, fade to black sex scene, light mentions of the passing of a father, light mentions of the passing of a grandfather.
If you like fake dating, enemies to friends to lovers, grumpy/sunshine, or there’s only one bed set at a wedding & boarding school, you’ll NEED to read Mason Deaver’s newest release, The Feeling of Falling in Love!
I love the fake dating trope and a grumpy main character, so it was inevitable I would fall in love with this book. But, it did make me cry uncontrollably. Thanks Mason 😒
I’m so glad I got a chance to read this book because it was a wild ride. At first, we learn how much of a jerk Neil, our main character is after he ends things with his childhood best friend who he has been hooking up with. Then, he proceeds to bribe his roommate, Wyatt (who he loathes) to come to his brother’s wedding with him so his best friend will get over him. Yes, Neil does NOT make good decisions.
However, throughout the course of the story, Neil does so many hurtful things. But, what I loved most is how he grows and develops as a sixteen year old and we, the reader learn why he acts like this. He’s just so angry.
After reading this, my first thought was, “I am so, so glad trans kids get stories like this.” It is very important to read different perspectives from trans characters because we are not a monolith. Seeing a trans boy who is so mad at the world and at his family is some of the best representation I could ask for. This book also talks about classism as Neil is born into a family of wealth versus Wyatt who is going to their boarding school under a scholarship.
Neil has gotten top surgery and is on T patches. I love seeing trans characters who are medically transitioning and not just taking shots.
This book has a queer & trans friend group and it is a queer romance. Wyatt comes out as non-binary and tests their pronouns throughout the book and I really enjoyed that storyline. It’s so important to see a kid just thinking about gender and not being 100% sure. Gender is confusing!
Wyatt and Neil's story is so complex but so fun to witness. One Direction fans will LOVE Wyatt for his love for Niall Horan and his southern charm while Neil may get on your nerves, he will hold a soft spot in your heart.
This book is so special and I’m so glad I got to read it. Please go and read it!
Wyatt and Neil's story is so complex but so fun to witness. One Direction fans will LOVE Wyatt for his love for Niall Horan and his southern charm while Neil may get on your nerves, he will hold a soft spot in your heart.
This book is so special and I’m so glad I got to read it. Please go and read it!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Transphobia, Grief, Alcohol, Sexual content, Deadnaming, and Homophobia
Minor: Medical content
Underage drinking, mentions of neglectful parenting, light mentions of surgery, transphobia, homophobia, scene depicting Neil being patted down and experiencing transphobia by TSA (pg 54-56), indirect deadnaming (Neil is deadnamed by the name is never mentioned on page and is simply alluded to), mentions of past sexual relationship, fade to black sex scene, light mentions of the passing of a father, light mentions of the passing of a grandfather.betweentheshelves's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
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
This was a delight! I finished the entire second half in one sitting. Stay tuned for a full review to come soon!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Transphobia
Moderate: Deadnaming, Lesbophobia, and Sexual content
Minor: Death of parent and Dysphoria
bookcaptivated's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
sad
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
4.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Transphobia
Moderate: Deadnaming, Gaslighting, Sexual content, and Lesbophobia
Minor: Dysphoria and Death of parent
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