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cheye13's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
This was cute, quick, and readable, but clear it was self-published.
I've seen others complain about romances that are too long, but this one was wayyy too short for me. The entire book felt kind of like the first act. The characters felt shallow and the conflicts contrite, and precious page space was spent on sex rather than character or relationship development. A lot happens off-screen, and while it didn't feel like we were missing much, that could've been expanded into some more useful scenes.
I didn't dislike anything about it, though. It felt like all the starting ingredients were there, but they were just stacked together instead of baked into a full cake.
I've seen others complain about romances that are too long, but this one was wayyy too short for me. The entire book felt kind of like the first act. The characters felt shallow and the conflicts contrite, and precious page space was spent on sex rather than character or relationship development. A lot happens off-screen, and while it didn't feel like we were missing much, that could've been expanded into some more useful scenes.
I didn't dislike anything about it, though. It felt like all the starting ingredients were there, but they were just stacked together instead of baked into a full cake.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Mental illness and Grief
Minor: Homophobia and Alcohol
The book includes a content warning page, listing: alcohol and/or drug use/abuse, mentions of child neglect, mentions of homophobia, on-page sex scenes. There are allusions to one character's anxiety, and the other is processing the grief of a recently passed grandparent.agateg's review
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
The romance felt a bit rushed and insta-lovey, the characters didn’t really interest me either but overall it was an okay book.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying, Sexual content, and Child abuse
Moderate: Emotional abuse, Grief, and Infidelity
Minor: Alcohol and Homophobia
querciola's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
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
3.75
This book came at the right time, as I needed to read some cute, fluffy romance book to enjoy and have a good laugh and a good read. Do you enjoy romance books? You got this.Do you like M/M stories? You got this. Do you want to read a cute, hilarious, romantic, spicy-ish story to forget about world problems? You got this. Honestly, this would fit every possible need I can come up with. It's a lighthearted, fluffy story, and I needed just that. Even if you don't like rom-com & co., there is definitely some potential for you to enjoy this book, and I say this as a twenty-something woman who doesn't describe as "romantic". So, go get this book, grab it, read it and thank me later, after laughing like an idiot or having heart-shaped eyes for Jordan and Rex's relationship.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content, Bullying, and Child abuse
Moderate: Abandonment, Emotional abuse, Grief, and Infidelity
Minor: Homophobia
planetaryrings's review
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75
This book was a very self aware, sweet, romantic romp.
It wasn't for me, but I think my complaints are kind of nitpicky. I didn't enjoy the pacing or some of the contrived plot beats. The progression didn't feel natural or satisfying to me. I didn't click with the characters. I also got frustrated with the POV: it wasn't constantly omniscient, it kind of switched at random without warning, which isnt something I'm used to.
It wasn't really for me, but I think it's still a great little story. If you just want a fun and sweet gay romance, this one is lovely.
It wasn't for me, but I think my complaints are kind of nitpicky. I didn't enjoy the pacing or some of the contrived plot beats. The progression didn't feel natural or satisfying to me. I didn't click with the characters. I also got frustrated with the POV: it wasn't constantly omniscient, it kind of switched at random without warning, which isnt something I'm used to.
It wasn't really for me, but I think it's still a great little story. If you just want a fun and sweet gay romance, this one is lovely.
Content Warnings
Minor: Death, Grief, Homophobia, and Alcohol
questingnotcoasting's review
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Grief and Infidelity
Minor: Homophobia
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