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3.88 AVERAGE
3.88 AVERAGE
emotional
funny
lighthearted
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
Very cute!! Had me smiling and giggling like any good romance, and was a very interesting concept. Also liked the representation! but I can’t comment too much on its accuracy, all I can say is it was a very fun and interesting read.
Only drawbacks were a few conversations which felt a little unnatural and forced (especially that first conversation with Phillip), and the main conflict - the average romance book conflict trope which I HATE (not gunna say which one for spoilers but I feel like it’s an easy guess)
Excited for the sequels!
Only drawbacks were a few conversations which felt a little unnatural and forced (especially that first conversation with Phillip), and the main conflict - the average romance book conflict trope which I HATE (not gunna say which one for spoilers but I feel like it’s an easy guess)
Excited for the sequels!
DNF @18% I’m sorry I tried SO HARD to like this but I just couldn’t. Kinda mad I paid for it
emotional
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
*AUDIOBOOK*
This book's couple is so toxic, I really don't understand how it has such a high rating. Actually, I do as this spice in this book is 10/10. It really does feel like some kind of AO3 fanfiction (and not in a good way).
I think it's so funny how the front blurb is "I dare you not to fall in love with this couple." Well, I have won the dare. They are so immediately possessive and weird about each other. And I get that Hoang is justifying that by saying Stella is autistic, but I just can't imagine this is the kind of representation autistic people want. I'd love to hear from someone with autism about the rep here.
However, I am more inclined to forgive Stella than Michael. How are you going to literally punch a guy in the face for not respecting Stella's statement of "I'm going home alone"....and then literally follow Stella! And then get bent out of shape when she's like, "I told you to leave me alone." Like what the heck?
Anyways, again, the spice was very good, no notes. But the romance itself was not very endearing.
This book's couple is so toxic, I really don't understand how it has such a high rating. Actually, I do as this spice in this book is 10/10. It really does feel like some kind of AO3 fanfiction (and not in a good way).
I think it's so funny how the front blurb is "I dare you not to fall in love with this couple." Well, I have won the dare. They are so immediately possessive and weird about each other. And I get that Hoang is justifying that by saying Stella is autistic, but I just can't imagine this is the kind of representation autistic people want. I'd love to hear from someone with autism about the rep here.
However, I am more inclined to forgive Stella than Michael. How are you going to literally punch a guy in the face for not respecting Stella's statement of "I'm going home alone"....and then literally follow Stella! And then get bent out of shape when she's like, "I told you to leave me alone." Like what the heck?
Anyways, again, the spice was very good, no notes. But the romance itself was not very endearing.
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
emotional
inspiring
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
emotional
funny
lighthearted
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
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Review can be read at Katie's Books and Reviews
My reaction to this book:
What a book!!!!!
The Kiss Quotient is a beautiful story about Stella Lane, a lovely, smart and gorgeous woman who has high functioning Autism. Despite having a successful career she has struggled with her 'label' all her life. She struggles with social situations and has a tendency to be painfully honest, but she's so endearing and willing to put herself out there that she puts up with some pretty shitty people.
But she's had enough, she needs someone to teach her how to 'be good' at sex and how a 'normal' relationship works.
Meet Michael, a struggling prostitute with a heart of gold. Cue Pretty Woman gender swap.
Together there is teaching, learning, a whole lot of steam and eventually healing.
Stella is a fantastic character. She is painfully aware of what she sees as her short comings and whilst it's at times sad that she feels so inferior its really beautiful to see her come to accept who she is and not make apologies for it. She also has a lot of relatable qualities that help the reader connect with her and those blunt questions, and harsh truths provide for some great thinking about how our society and relationships are founded.
Michael is a little more straightforward, working a job he hates to pay for his mothers medical bills while also desperate to prove he's not like his horrible father. He is endlessly patient with Stella and really focuses with her on the importance of consent and of it being ok to not want to do something and speaking up about it.
Another highlight I'd like to point out is the issues of career success and money in relationships. There is a big disparity in the 'positions' of our 2 protagonists and while it presents somewhat of an issue the way they deal with it together was nicely done.
I'm very much looking forward to the next in the series!
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My reaction to this book:
What a book!!!!!
“All the things that make you different make you perfect.”
The Kiss Quotient is a beautiful story about Stella Lane, a lovely, smart and gorgeous woman who has high functioning Autism. Despite having a successful career she has struggled with her 'label' all her life. She struggles with social situations and has a tendency to be painfully honest, but she's so endearing and willing to put herself out there that she puts up with some pretty shitty people.
But she's had enough, she needs someone to teach her how to 'be good' at sex and how a 'normal' relationship works.
Meet Michael, a struggling prostitute with a heart of gold. Cue Pretty Woman gender swap.
Together there is teaching, learning, a whole lot of steam and eventually healing.
"I like you better than calculus, and math is the only thing that unites the universe.”
Stella is a fantastic character. She is painfully aware of what she sees as her short comings and whilst it's at times sad that she feels so inferior its really beautiful to see her come to accept who she is and not make apologies for it. She also has a lot of relatable qualities that help the reader connect with her and those blunt questions, and harsh truths provide for some great thinking about how our society and relationships are founded.
“She had a disorder, but it didn’t define her. She was Stella. She was a unique person.”
Michael is a little more straightforward, working a job he hates to pay for his mothers medical bills while also desperate to prove he's not like his horrible father. He is endlessly patient with Stella and really focuses with her on the importance of consent and of it being ok to not want to do something and speaking up about it.
"People called it a disorder, but it didn't feel like one. To her, it was simply the way she was."
Another highlight I'd like to point out is the issues of career success and money in relationships. There is a big disparity in the 'positions' of our 2 protagonists and while it presents somewhat of an issue the way they deal with it together was nicely done.
“Michael was mint chocolate chip for her. She could try other flavors, but he’d always be her favorite.”
I'm very much looking forward to the next in the series!
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Reread this during the ungodly hours between 12AM and 6AM i dont know what came over me but i couldn’t put it down even when my eyelids were begging for some rest. Such a silly goofy premise but I love the characters like I love my very close family friends. Really hot, really real. Some silly (both in a good and bad way) plot choices but it’s a fun time