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sophiesmallhands's review
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-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? Yes
4.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Transphobia
Minor: Cursing, Alcohol, Dysphoria, Deadnaming, Homophobia, Sexual content, Death of parent, and Gaslighting
margaret_rose_reads123's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
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? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Transphobia
Minor: Deadnaming
batchy's review against another edition
emotional
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
Content Warnings
Moderate: Transphobia
Minor: Deadnaming
julemartha's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Transphobia
rebgar727's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
It's a cute book, but I spent most of it being frustrated. The pacing of the book is a bit whack, where the beginning felt rushed and the lead up to the climax dragged on. The ending felt almost as rushed as the beginning. I was able to finish it, and there were bits I enjoyed, but overall was not my favorite book. I can see how other people may enjoy and appreciate it though!
Content Warnings
Minor: Transphobia
thataddamskidd's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
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
3.75
It's an adorable fake dating romance that has surprising depth. I generally don't see this much character development- in the main character AND the side characters. There is some transphobia in the book, but there is also learning to love and accept yourself for who you are.
Content Warnings
Minor: Transphobia and Sexual content
The sexual content in the warning is vague and brief descriptions of minors engaged on sexual activity. It happens off page, but there are 3 paragraphs of internal dialog as it happens.andy2_27's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
funny
lighthearted
sad
tense
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
3.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Transphobia
bookish_cam27's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
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
2.0
The main character is really annoying and low-key bad at communicating… but this is the entire point of his development. This book was generic and a good palette cleansing romance. My favorite part was the last 100 pages when all the plot lines were tied up all with a pretty bow.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Homophobia and Transphobia
kashrae99's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
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? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Abandonment and Transphobia
Moderate: Classism, Cursing, Abandonment, Homophobia, Misogyny, and Sexual content
Minor: Death of parent, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Grief, Panic attacks/disorders, Alcohol, Death, and Deadnaming
trisvande's review against another edition
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
The dynamic between Neil and Wyatt was addictive. I read the majority of the book in less than 48 hours. That's how addicted I was. That said, I did have some issues.
For starters the author LOVES to drop random tidbits of pop culture. I normally wouldn’t mind but at times it felt very unnecessary. There’s a part where they land in LA and the chapter starts with “Two hours later, we hopped off the plane at LAX.” but then didn't. The dialogue after is about how they just landed and are about to get off the plane.
The author also repeats a lot. I can’t tell you the amount of times Neil said essentially the same thing to himself. Also, I’m sorry but no one cares THAT much about a hotel owner's child, unless they’re actively trying to be in the limelight (ala Paris Hilton.)
For starters the author LOVES to drop random tidbits of pop culture. I normally wouldn’t mind but at times it felt very unnecessary. There’s a part where they land in LA and the chapter starts with “Two hours later, we hopped off the plane at LAX.” but then didn't. The dialogue after is about how they just landed and are about to get off the plane.
The author also repeats a lot. I can’t tell you the amount of times Neil said essentially the same thing to himself. Also, I’m sorry but no one cares THAT much about a hotel owner's child, unless they’re actively trying to be in the limelight (ala Paris Hilton.)
Content Warnings
Moderate: Transphobia, Homophobia, and Sexual content