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The Intimacy Experiment by Rosie Danan

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shannonigans322's review

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emotional hopeful lighthearted fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.5

What a charming romance. I checked out the audiobook on Libby while on the hunt for another title. Though I haven't yet read Danan's first novel (The Roommate), there was minimal crossover, so it was easy enough to keep up. Shoutouts to bisexual/Jewish/and former sex worker representation. I think that the topics of former sex work and belonging, as well as religious identity and community are handled very nicely. There are a few steamy scenes, but nothing too intense. I wish that we had gotten the chance to know more of the side characters a bit better, so this clocks in at a solid 3.5 stars for me. 
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thespinystacks's review against another edition

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emotional funny lighthearted medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.0

The Intimacy Experiment is the second book in the sex positive world Rosie Danan has created, and it was fine. Just fine.

What I found confusing was that Naomi was giving dating advice - to encourage growth in intimacy, but as her attraction to Ethan grew only the physicality of their relationship was intimate. There seemed to be no other tie between them.

I don’t know, it just felt like a book written to say, “hey look, we’re diversifying our characters.” Then rested on that without really fleshing it out. 
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