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bookish_brenna's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
tense
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
3.25
jdiedrich's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
2.5
genesisreyes's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
relaxing
sad
medium-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
nicolson729's review against another edition
I do not feel invested enough in these characters. I wish they had more of a connection already. Plus some reviews said the chemistry wasn’t believable and I could see that being the case. I would rather be reading something else!
ashylibrarian's review against another edition
I have thoughts on this book I would like to share, however, I will be withholding my review for this title in solidarity with the St. Martin's Press Marketing Boycott.
The book community is demanding three (3) things of St. Martin's:
1. Address and denounce the Islamophobia and racism from their employee.
2. Offer tangible steps for how they're going to mitigate the harm this employee caused.
3. Address how moving forward, they will support and protect their Palestinian, Muslim, and Arab readers, influencers, and authors in addition to their BIPOC readers, influencers, and authors.
This boycott is a media boycott asking influencers not to promote books from St. Martin's Press. If you are interested in supporting the authors, please still buy/borrow and read their books, just please do not promote those books on socials.
The book community is demanding three (3) things of St. Martin's:
1. Address and denounce the Islamophobia and racism from their employee.
2. Offer tangible steps for how they're going to mitigate the harm this employee caused.
3. Address how moving forward, they will support and protect their Palestinian, Muslim, and Arab readers, influencers, and authors in addition to their BIPOC readers, influencers, and authors.
This boycott is a media boycott asking influencers not to promote books from St. Martin's Press. If you are interested in supporting the authors, please still buy/borrow and read their books, just please do not promote those books on socials.
greatcometofjess's review against another edition
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
1.75
kay_west_reads's review against another edition
4.0
Pick this book for the cute cover, stay for the witty banter and steamy romance.
If you want a book that is edgier than your typical romcom, this one is it. Like a rose, it follows a classic design, but the thorns are full of sarcasm, swear words and spice.
I was kicking my feet with joy reading this book. Our two main characters are both neurodivergent, and are honest and up front about it with each other. They are constantly navigating how they experience the world, and how the other person does.
The whole story takes place at a flower farm, which is just the coziest setting for a love story. Opal is an artist who wants to paint/design shoes. Pepper works on the flower farm that her recently deceased grandmother started.
There is amazing gender and sexual identity rep that feels authentic and drives the story forward.
I cannot understate how much I love that Opal is in a larger body and NO ONE SAYS ANYTHING. She has no 'trauma' from her frenemy, her parents or her past partners. No one brings it up. It's not something she has to 'overcome' and feel good about herself for. This is the type of love story that plus-size characters (and readers) deserve.
Thank you to GoodReads and SMP for sending me a copy of this book to review.
This book is best read after sculpting a life-size statue of Jeff Goldblum out of flowers. If you prick your finger, let your girlfriend help you feel better.
If you want a book that is edgier than your typical romcom, this one is it. Like a rose, it follows a classic design, but the thorns are full of sarcasm, swear words and spice.
I was kicking my feet with joy reading this book. Our two main characters are both neurodivergent, and are honest and up front about it with each other. They are constantly navigating how they experience the world, and how the other person does.
The whole story takes place at a flower farm, which is just the coziest setting for a love story. Opal is an artist who wants to paint/design shoes. Pepper works on the flower farm that her recently deceased grandmother started.
There is amazing gender and sexual identity rep that feels authentic and drives the story forward.
I cannot understate how much I love that Opal is in a larger body and NO ONE SAYS ANYTHING. She has no 'trauma' from her frenemy, her parents or her past partners. No one brings it up. It's not something she has to 'overcome' and feel good about herself for. This is the type of love story that plus-size characters (and readers) deserve.
Thank you to GoodReads and SMP for sending me a copy of this book to review.
This book is best read after sculpting a life-size statue of Jeff Goldblum out of flowers. If you prick your finger, let your girlfriend help you feel better.
monycadianne's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0