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jenkneebee's review
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
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? No
4.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Antisemitism, Biphobia, Death of parent, Sexism, Sexual content, Sexual violence, and Violence
yin's review
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Read this at a 3am night, but I don't regret it.
Its very cute and the mutual pining pulled some heart strings, I have to say.
Its very cute and the mutual pining pulled some heart strings, I have to say.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Misogyny
Moderate: Sexism
Minor: Antisemitism
decklededgess's review
challenging
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
5.0
Trigger warnings: sex and sexual content, sex work related traumas (written well imo), anti semitism and microaggressions, sexual harassment, physical altercation, alcohol, sexist and misogynistic slurs, death of parent, cancer mention, grief
BRO I LOVED THIS
BRO I LOVED THIS
Content Warnings
Graphic: Misogyny, Sexism, Sexual assault, and Sexual content
Moderate: Violence, Toxic relationship, Religious bigotry, Death of parent, Cancer, and Antisemitism
Minor: Cancer, Mental illness, and Religious bigotry
biblio_jordyn's review
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
The Intimacy Experiment by Rosie Danan is a book that will stay with me for such a long time. I will look back on this book with love and I hugged it when reading so many times. I wish I could show every quote that made me love this novel so much, every moment that made me smile, every moment that made me feel empowered, but since this is an ARC I will just leave a list of all the things I love.
I love all the badass women quotes that will gave me strength and will give other women strength to love their whole selves, to have people love their whole selves, even the parts that they hate.
I love the Jewish representation. I felt I got to learn a lot about Jewish culture that I didn't know before and it felt so authentic.
I love that the Jewish representation was one of JOY. So many times, the representation only has to do with World War 2 and the Holocaust and I was so happy to see a book not rooted in trauma.
I love the in depth discussion about identity. The idea that you can be multiple different things at once, like being a sexual being and intelligent, being strong but also needing to lean on others sometimes, and so much more.
I love the continuation of the SEX POSITIVE discussion of her first novel in this series. So many young girls and young adults who grow into women are taught to hide themselves, to feel ashamed of their sexual desires and wants, to feel as if they must maintain this sense of innocence. This book crushes all these ideals that society tries to pressure on women.
I love that between all the serious topics and moments, there is this relationship between Naomi and Ethan that is both sweet and fluffy, but also powerful.
This book is completely bingeable and made me smile and feel empowered the whole read! I highly encourage everyone to read this book that not only tries to empower you, but shows JOY in the Jewish community.
I love all the badass women quotes that will gave me strength and will give other women strength to love their whole selves, to have people love their whole selves, even the parts that they hate.
I love the Jewish representation. I felt I got to learn a lot about Jewish culture that I didn't know before and it felt so authentic.
I love that the Jewish representation was one of JOY. So many times, the representation only has to do with World War 2 and the Holocaust and I was so happy to see a book not rooted in trauma.
I love the in depth discussion about identity. The idea that you can be multiple different things at once, like being a sexual being and intelligent, being strong but also needing to lean on others sometimes, and so much more.
I love the continuation of the SEX POSITIVE discussion of her first novel in this series. So many young girls and young adults who grow into women are taught to hide themselves, to feel ashamed of their sexual desires and wants, to feel as if they must maintain this sense of innocence. This book crushes all these ideals that society tries to pressure on women.
I love that between all the serious topics and moments, there is this relationship between Naomi and Ethan that is both sweet and fluffy, but also powerful.
This book is completely bingeable and made me smile and feel empowered the whole read! I highly encourage everyone to read this book that not only tries to empower you, but shows JOY in the Jewish community.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexism
Moderate: Bullying
Minor: Biphobia
utopiastateofmind's review
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.75
(Disclaimer: I received this book from Netgalley. This has not impacted my review which is unbiased and honest.)
This dual POV stole my heart. I knew I was going to love Naomi's story, but what I enjoyed was how much I got to know her. The Intimacy Experiment is about, you guessed it, intimacy. Being vulnerable with someone, sharing the flaws and jagged edges. Naomi, who is used to getting naked with people, but needs to figure out how to be comfortable with her own vulnerability. The chemistry between Naomi and Ethan was steaming. The ways someone can see the truths, our mistakes, and our fears so plainly.
Our bisexual queen, Naomi skyrockets The Intimacy Experiment above The Roommate for me. Her strength, power, and compassion as she deals with the sexism from men and in her professional life. She reminded me of "Peace" by Taylor Swift, the ways her past has strings attached that she doesn't have control over. Even if we don't believe in the lies and the expectations of others, the sexism and double standards have insidous ways.
This dual POV stole my heart. I knew I was going to love Naomi's story, but what I enjoyed was how much I got to know her. The Intimacy Experiment is about, you guessed it, intimacy. Being vulnerable with someone, sharing the flaws and jagged edges. Naomi, who is used to getting naked with people, but needs to figure out how to be comfortable with her own vulnerability. The chemistry between Naomi and Ethan was steaming. The ways someone can see the truths, our mistakes, and our fears so plainly.
Our bisexual queen, Naomi skyrockets The Intimacy Experiment above The Roommate for me. Her strength, power, and compassion as she deals with the sexism from men and in her professional life. She reminded me of "Peace" by Taylor Swift, the ways her past has strings attached that she doesn't have control over. Even if we don't believe in the lies and the expectations of others, the sexism and double standards have insidous ways.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Biphobia and Sexism
Minor: Antisemitism
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