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culzean's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Abandonment, Alcohol, Death, Infidelity, Toxic friendship, Cursing, Death of parent, Sexual assault, Sexual content, and Suicide
dianaschmidty's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual assault
Moderate: Gaslighting
Minor: Infidelity
chloelj27's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
I really enjoyed this book especially seeing both character’s perspectives (anyone who knows me I love a dual POV)! I really liked Olive and seeing her succeed as a bestselling author at just 21 was amazing. Her friendship with Lucy was perfect and I can’t wait to read her story next! As for her relationship with Jason, I loved seeing how she would do anything for him and how her childhood crush still followed all those years later. I liked Jason and it was sad hearing about his family life, however I didn’t get the feeling that he was in love with Olive. I got the impression that he liked her, but not loved her. It felt more of a physical attraction to me. With all that being said, the spice, lust and protectiveness of Jason was amazing!
As for the plot, I really enjoyed it. The marriage of convenience worked well with Jason being seen as a bit of a playboy and it bringing Olive’s book to life as such. I loved the ending of how it finished where their story started but I do wish we saw more of Olive’s family’s reaction to everything that happened though as they were a big focus, at the start especially.
Overall, I enjoyed this book, but just felt some things were missing for me, which is why this is a 4 star reward instead of a 5 for me.
As for the plot, I really enjoyed it. The marriage of convenience worked well with Jason being seen as a bit of a playboy and it bringing Olive’s book to life as such. I loved the ending of how it finished where their story started but I do wish we saw more of Olive’s family’s reaction to everything that happened though as they were a big focus, at the start especially.
Overall, I enjoyed this book, but just felt some things were missing for me, which is why this is a 4 star reward instead of a 5 for me.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Death of parent, Cursing, Toxic relationship, and Toxic friendship
Minor: Infidelity, Mental illness, Medical content, Suicide, Car accident, Gaslighting, and Alcoholism
soraya's review
emotional
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Boy do I love a fake dating/marriage book. It was so well executed. I loved Olive's relationship with Lucy. I love the one bed trope that was included. It was funny at times and so sweet. I was grinning a lot during my read.
Some slight spoilery concerns I had below;
the part where Olive is drunk and in bed with Jason I found a bit yuck. Also when they wake up after their first time together and Olive is already on top of Jason, just no. Those parts were really noncon for me.
Some slight spoilery concerns I had below;
Content Warnings
Minor: Death of parent, Suicide, Infidelity, and Drug abuse
Light non-consensuel actions that aren't really discussed later on
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