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readingwithtrey's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
1. It didn’t seem very realistic. Olive running into the CEO of a company that she literally got hired at 5 minutes ago in Maui (they live in Minnesota) was already a stretch. THEN you add in Ethan running into a newly engaged ex on top of that and we’re really grasping at straws here. Let’s say it’s all for the sake of a story. I’ll pretend it’s not unrealistic… but then…
2. Dane. How in the world can one guy be SUCH a tool and there not be any red flags??? I just don’t understand. There’s no way Ami didn’t see any red flags prior to marrying him. Like he was able to put on that much of an act with her? So much so that she was willing to believe him over her own sister? I don’t buy it.
All that aside, when I just pretend those things don’t bother me, the story was cute and I did find myself wanting to keep reading. Also the entire paintball scene commentary was hilarious. I legit laughed out loud.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Toxic relationship, Misogyny, Alcohol, Infidelity, and Gaslighting
Minor: Body shaming, Emotional abuse, and Vomit
honkmoon's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.75
I really liked this. Very witty, lots of banter, not much spice. Personally though I would not have forgiven Ethan
Content Warnings
Moderate: Infidelity and Gaslighting
Minor: Body shaming, Vomit, Sexual content, Injury/Injury detail, and Fatphobia
fromjuliereads's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
inspiring
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
4.0
I was surprisingly pleased with how much I enjoyed this book! I loved the characters, the premise, the way that some of the plot was dealt with - fantastic. Can I just say that Ami and Olive are my heroes!? Anyways, fantastic enemies to lovers with some serious and great topics, and I definitely laughed out loud multiple times. Now, can we get a story about Diego??? (Not sure if this already exists, I haven't looked yet...)
TRIGGER WARNING FOR HP REFERENCES
TRIGGER WARNING FOR HP REFERENCES
Content Warnings
Moderate: Alcohol, Body shaming, Infidelity, Toxic relationship, Cursing, Emotional abuse, and Gaslighting
Minor: Sexual content and Vomit
Divorce - parents and others Multiple Harry Potter referencesjenn_reads's review against another edition
emotional
funny
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Vomit
Moderate: Infidelity and Gaslighting
ell_porritt's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
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
4.0
this book slayed much more then the spanish love deception. the banter between olive and ethan was amazing (reminded me of me and josh ngl :)) and the story was good. i liked how it got right to the point and didn’t have like lots of waffle before the honeymoon. (cough cough spanish love deception)
also the mention of olive loving her body and her “curves” is so nice to hear and made me feel much better because even though her curves are probably much more flattering, it made me relate to a character more then others when they’re described as “skinny” and fitting the beauty stand so knowing that this curvy book character likes her body and doesn’t want to change it like most of them do is amazing to read about.
perfect book for holiday ngl <3
also the mention of olive loving her body and her “curves” is so nice to hear and made me feel much better because even though her curves are probably much more flattering, it made me relate to a character more then others when they’re described as “skinny” and fitting the beauty stand so knowing that this curvy book character likes her body and doesn’t want to change it like most of them do is amazing to read about.
perfect book for holiday ngl <3
Content Warnings
Graphic: Infidelity, Gaslighting, Vomit, and Alcohol
Moderate: Sexual content
milasreadingcorner's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75
This book was really promising in the beginning, but then it just went downhill. It had a lot of misscomunication and bad communication which I really disliked. Also that whole plot/subplot at the end really pissed me off, and I don't think there was enough groveling! when someone you care about tells you they got unwanted advances and it made them uncomfortable, your response should definitely NOT be "I don't believe it"
Content Warnings
Minor: Gaslighting and Sexual harassment
starsandscarsbookclub's review against another edition
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
1.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content and Gaslighting
baearles's review against another edition
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
3.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Vomit, Alcohol, Infidelity, Cursing, and Gaslighting
lisa_m's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
I like the prompt of the book but idk..
I guess they are kinda cute. Didn't like a lot of the things that happened though. (Most of my other thoughts are spoilery
I hate how the main character is CONSTANTLY talking about how "unlucky" she is and how perfet her sister is and that she just can't help it .... She is complaining so much and I think she would just be such a uncomfortable person to be around.
I don't like the "it was all just a misunderstanding" trope, I HATE it when people who tell the truth are not believed and I don't especially love it when people constantly lie "because they have no other choice".
I don't think calling someone by a wrong name multiple times as a joke is cute.
Also I hate he didn't believe her it makes me so angry and she forgave him way to easily.
The honeymoon was cute but also quite a trainwrack. I don't think I could date someone who supports their cheating brother.
There were some sweet scenes but all in all it was ruined for me by their siblings relationship. It had such a big impact on theirs.
I guess they are kinda cute. Didn't like a lot of the things that happened though. (Most of my other thoughts are spoilery
I hate how the main character is CONSTANTLY talking about how "unlucky" she is and how perfet her sister is and that she just can't help it .... She is complaining so much and I think she would just be such a uncomfortable person to be around.
I don't like the "it was all just a misunderstanding" trope, I HATE it when people who tell the truth are not believed and I don't especially love it when people constantly lie "because they have no other choice".
I don't think calling someone by a wrong name multiple times as a joke is cute.
Also I hate he didn't believe her it makes me so angry and she forgave him way to easily.
The honeymoon was cute but also quite a trainwrack. I don't think I could date someone who supports their cheating brother.
There were some sweet scenes but all in all it was ruined for me by their siblings relationship. It had such a big impact on theirs.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Body shaming, Gaslighting, Infidelity, Toxic relationship, and Vomit
chelseacrystal's review against another edition
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
1.0
This book was a nightmare. Easily the worst book I’ve ever read. Every single character sucked and the male mc is a gaslighter. I had the worst time ever.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gaslighting