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ashleighyoung's review against another edition
5.0
10/10 - my favorite book i read summer 2020, the characters were so relatable at times & just made you feel a certain love & warm for both of them, the author describes this as the male version of pretty woman & yes accurate so if that doesn’t inspire you to read this than so be it; lastly, i read this in a day which speaks VOLUMES
cchaney05's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
inspiring
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
There isn’t anything I would change in this story. I love the incorporation of autism as a main factor for Stella and the details surrounding it. Michael is so swoonworthy and such a kind character. His character had flaws but the heart of him always shined through them. The story felt very real life. You can only hope to find the right person that fits you like Michael and Stella fit together.
kcoventry13's review
5.0
Honestly, I didn't know that I was going to enjoy this so much. My coworker told me about the premise of this book and it intrigued me to read a romance novel where the main character had Autism. The starting was a little slow, but as soon as Stella met Michael, I knew I would be hooked onto this hilarious, cute, and heated relationship.
I found myself giggling at their jokes, the way Michael's family interacted with one another, and of course his funny grandma. The heated moments shocked me on how well they were written. And of course there were parts where I was tearing up while this book was ripping my heart from my chest! I love and hate it when a book makes me cry! (I don't enjoy crying lol but it shows that the book really moved me)
I seriously didn't want to end this! I love Michael and Stella! This book was definitely unexpected, but I LOVED THIS BOOK!!! I can definitely see why it was voted Best Romance on here! I can't wait to read the next book in the series!
I found myself giggling at their jokes, the way Michael's family interacted with one another, and of course his funny grandma. The heated moments shocked me on how well they were written. And of course there were parts where I was tearing up while this book was ripping my heart from my chest! I love and hate it when a book makes me cry! (I don't enjoy crying lol but it shows that the book really moved me)
I seriously didn't want to end this! I love Michael and Stella! This book was definitely unexpected, but I LOVED THIS BOOK!!! I can definitely see why it was voted Best Romance on here! I can't wait to read the next book in the series!
jess_mango's review against another edition
4.0
Well, that was certainly steamy.
This book counts towards the Reading Women Challenge 2020 task #19: a book that is frequently recommended to you.
This book counts towards the Reading Women Challenge 2020 task #19: a book that is frequently recommended to you.
samcleod123's review against another edition
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
2.5
fflur_jones's review against another edition
4.0
Loved this! Very cute, very emotional, some clichés but not enough to take away from the story. Very good.
zoopalsfanaccount's review against another edition
- 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
4.25
Much hotter than expected! I will say, they fell in love a little too fast. I love how warm Michael’s family is, though.
joghansah's review against another edition
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
marimaria's review
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
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
4.25
I had a lot of fun reading this book. It was very enjoyable. To me, it was a page turner. I found myself staying up all night just to finish it; something I haven’t done in a very long time. I just couldn't put the book down.
The characters are all very lovable. The dynamic between the main character, Stella, and her love interest, Michael, is so adorable. They're very cute together, and many times it had me giggling and kicking my feet at how adorable they are together. And this is coming from someone who isn't really the romantic type, nor do I read romance books. It's one of my least liked genres, but this book might just get me into reading more like this. Sure, it was a bit cheesy at times. But it didn't bother me. I quite liked it actually. It was the right amount. I usually can't tolerate cliché and cheesy stuff like that.
I also liked both main characters as individuals. They're not one-dimensional. In fact, they're both quite nuanced. And I also found out that Stella's autism was based on the author, Helen Hoang's own diagnosis of being on the spectrum. This book does appear to be a reflection of her own life experience as someone with that disorder (Stella was born after Helen Hoanh got her diagnosis, it seems). And it inspired me a little -- to be more myself instead of confining myself to societal norms. There were things about Stella I found quite relatable.
Michael, too, is such a lovable character. He's very charming, but not the stereotypical "hot guy from every other romance novel" type. He's complex, and a genuinely interesting character. There's more depth to him beyond his described good looks and charisma.
The writing style isn't overly sophisticated, but also not amateurish. There were a lot of clever and witty lines that added to its lightheartedness. The romance scenes is the right amount of sexy and provocative, yet touching and heartwarming. There were several smutty scenes here and there, but they weren't over-the-top and didn't drag on for way longer than it should. However, the main conflict wasn't really much of a focus until the final few chapters. Which had me completely glued to my screen, needing to know how they end up as quickly as possible.
Somehow this book made me believe in love again. And I don’t feel so hopeless about finding that right person for me some day anymore.
The characters are all very lovable. The dynamic between the main character, Stella, and her love interest, Michael, is so adorable. They're very cute together, and many times it had me giggling and kicking my feet at how adorable they are together. And this is coming from someone who isn't really the romantic type, nor do I read romance books. It's one of my least liked genres, but this book might just get me into reading more like this. Sure, it was a bit cheesy at times. But it didn't bother me. I quite liked it actually. It was the right amount. I usually can't tolerate cliché and cheesy stuff like that.
I also liked both main characters as individuals. They're not one-dimensional. In fact, they're both quite nuanced. And I also found out that Stella's autism was based on the author, Helen Hoang's own diagnosis of being on the spectrum. This book does appear to be a reflection of her own life experience as someone with that disorder (Stella was born after Helen Hoanh got her diagnosis, it seems). And it inspired me a little -- to be more myself instead of confining myself to societal norms. There were things about Stella I found quite relatable.
Michael, too, is such a lovable character. He's very charming, but not the stereotypical "hot guy from every other romance novel" type. He's complex, and a genuinely interesting character. There's more depth to him beyond his described good looks and charisma.
The writing style isn't overly sophisticated, but also not amateurish. There were a lot of clever and witty lines that added to its lightheartedness. The romance scenes is the right amount of sexy and provocative, yet touching and heartwarming. There were several smutty scenes here and there, but they weren't over-the-top and didn't drag on for way longer than it should. However, the main conflict wasn't really much of a focus until the final few chapters. Which had me completely glued to my screen, needing to know how they end up as quickly as possible.
Somehow this book made me believe in love again. And I don’t feel so hopeless about finding that right person for me some day anymore.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexual content
nikkigribuste's review against another edition
4.0
this book was not what i was expecting at all!! i went into it blind because i’d had it on my shelf for ages and it just caught my eye recently - was not disappointed at all
i loved the characters, the writing was amazing and so descriptive, the
i loved the characters, the writing was amazing and so descriptive, the