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jlouiseknits's review against another edition
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
More of a short story than a full novel. Cute, but not outstanding. Not sure I'd actively recommend to anyone.
Content Warnings
Minor: Kidnapping, Gaslighting, Religious bigotry, Transphobia, and Xenophobia
bzliz's review
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.5
This was cute and cozy and completely forgettable. Before reading, I recommend you lower your expectations, then lower them some more. The characters are more like caricatures and speak in very similar ways but if you like surface level found family, you’ll enjoy this.
The worst part was the forced romance. Iris was right to be creeped out that Eli had essentially stalked her. They didn’t have any chemistry and the way their relationship began felt like when middle school kids “date” by randomly declaring they’re boyfriend/girlfriend.
On the plus side, there’s lots of representation for so many types of people, even cranky Karens next door. I did think the housemates were all sweet despite being one dimensional.
Content warnings:
Death of a parent (off page):Eli’s parents both die when he’s young so he’s raised by his ‘Gamma’
Homophobia, transphobia, outing (off page):Housemate Rowan is brought in to the group after they are outed to their parents. Out of concern for their safety, the crew rescues them and takes them in.
Stalking (on/off page):Eli checks up on Iris’ social media regularly and fails to come clean to her about his behavior at every opportunity.
Xenophobia (on page):The Karen next door sucks.
The worst part was the forced romance. Iris was right to be creeped out that Eli had essentially stalked her. They didn’t have any chemistry and the way their relationship began felt like when middle school kids “date” by randomly declaring they’re boyfriend/girlfriend.
On the plus side, there’s lots of representation for so many types of people, even cranky Karens next door. I did think the housemates were all sweet despite being one dimensional.
Content warnings:
Death of a parent (off page):
Homophobia, transphobia, outing (off page):
Stalking (on/off page):
Xenophobia (on page):
Content Warnings
Minor: Stalking, Outing, Transphobia, Death of parent, Homophobia, and Xenophobia
clarabooksit's review against another edition
The love interest’s virtual stalking of the mc for his whole life and not coming clean about it was too creepy for me. Plus, the writing here wasn’t great. It felt like the author was just trying to check-off found family and diversity boxes, which felt clunky and inorganic. Plus, it’s kind of boring.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Transphobia, Lesbophobia, Xenophobia, Abandonment, and Homophobia
Moderate: Grief
leeghlee's review against another edition
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Bullying, Emotional abuse, Cursing, Transphobia, Abandonment, Classism, Stalking, and Outing
Minor: Pregnancy, Alcohol, Death, and Death of parent
beepbeep101's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
medium-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
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Toxic relationship
Moderate: Religious bigotry and Xenophobia
Minor: Death of parent, Transphobia, Gaslighting, Grief, and Outing
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