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kendrakeuler's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Graphic: Grief, Mental illness, Rape, Injury/Injury detail, Sexual content, Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Gaslighting, Death of parent, Emotional abuse, Sexual violence, Terminal illness, Sexual assault, Sexual harassment, Child abuse, Alcohol, Cancer, Alcoholism, and Death
Moderate: Mental illness, Violence, Injury/Injury detail, Alcohol, Cursing, Emotional abuse, and Grief
Minor: Cursing, Grief, Mental illness, Stalking, and Bullying
culzean's review
- 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? It's complicated
4.0
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Body shaming, Bullying, Cursing, Grief, Death of parent, Drug use, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual harassment, Sexual violence, Alcohol, Cancer, Classism, Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Gaslighting, Physical abuse, Blood, Body horror, Misogyny, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Torture, and Violence
proudtobeabookaholic's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Moderate: Domestic abuse, Alcohol, Bullying, Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Rape, and Sexism
kenzie_simone789's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Moderate: Bullying and Rape
alainareading's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
1.5
This was honestly such an uncomfortable read that I have to write down my thoughts. I couldn’t believe the casual misogyny, slut-shaming, and degradation throughout the book from both MCs. Like, Hannah labels the women that Garrett has hooked up with as “floozies” and puts herself way above every single woman since she’s just sooo different — her “panties” don’t “melt away” every time she looks at him. And Garrett isn’t any better! He says the grossest things about women, like how Hannah will be seen as “higher status” if she sleeps with him or if people think she’s sleeping with him, and therefore more desirable to men.
Also I couldn’t get over how no one talks like these characters, let alone college juniors. Who says “douchecanoe” and “tough cookie” and thinks those terms are hilarious?! I’d also like to share this excerpt that I cringed at while reading:
“I happen to be a fantastic kisser. Sadly, you will never get to find out.”
“Never say never,” he answers in a singsong voice.
“Thanks for that, Justin Bieber.”
Like, in what world would any twenty year old say that??
I genuinely thought this book was written in the 2000s or early 2010s but then the MC mentions the show Ted Lasso.
Graphic: Death of parent, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Bullying, Sexual violence, Sexual harassment, and Toxic relationship
Moderate: Grief, Body shaming, Classism, and Cursing
crystallis's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75
Graphic: Alcohol, Bullying, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Child abuse, Cursing, Death of parent, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual content, Sexual harassment, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, and Toxic friendship
storytimewithlily's review
4.0
Graphic: Rape and Sexual assault
Moderate: Bullying, Child abuse, and Domestic abuse
alaynatabor's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Alcohol, Bullying, Child abuse, Cursing, and Domestic abuse
Minor: Rape and Sexual assault
danajoy's review
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
It's the story of Hannah and Garrett, a music major and the captain of the university hockey team. She aces a midterm most of the class fails and he's insistant that she tutor him.
I was somewhat reluctant going into this book because of the 'Bad Boy' description of Garrett but I can happily confirm he's more of a lovable jackass. Their banter is fast and funny and just a joy to read. I found myself smiling or giggling at my phone. It felt like the excitment of having a crush or the start of a relationship. Their relationship develops in a really natural way. A charming strangers to friends to lovers.
Both of the protagonists are survivors; TWs for sexual assault and domestic/child abuse
Moderate: Child abuse, Sexual assault, Rape, Domestic abuse, and Bullying