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rachtmh's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
fast-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
5.0
If you love books that are, Diverse, Geeky, Romantic, Authentic and wonderfully told them this is a book for you!
The book includes: disability rep, LGBTQIA+ rep, found family, Crippling Anxiety, Geeky Sci-Fi, Books and Bookshops, Academia like setting and stunning views.
It also has multiple POV and the bursts of script and social media posts between chapters really adds to the story as a whole.
The author used sensitivity readers and it’s so clear in the respectful and authentic way the experience of the characters in this book are written.
As a person who is Bi, Female & Neurodivergent, it was so wonderful and validating to see myself and my fellow Neurodiverse and LGBT friends and family represented in the day to day.
Thank you so much Caden for writing this beautiful story and for such wonder characters.
The book includes: disability rep, LGBTQIA+ rep, found family, Crippling Anxiety, Geeky Sci-Fi, Books and Bookshops, Academia like setting and stunning views.
It also has multiple POV and the bursts of script and social media posts between chapters really adds to the story as a whole.
The author used sensitivity readers and it’s so clear in the respectful and authentic way the experience of the characters in this book are written.
As a person who is Bi, Female & Neurodivergent, it was so wonderful and validating to see myself and my fellow Neurodiverse and LGBT friends and family represented in the day to day.
Thank you so much Caden for writing this beautiful story and for such wonder characters.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual content, Ableism, Car accident, Grief, Abandonment, and Death
skidkneereads's review
emotional
inspiring
reflective
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? It's complicated
4.5
This book really opened my eyes to the challenges adult autistic people face in daily life and relationships. I really fell in love with the characters and would love to read more of Charlie & Page's story as well as more from the author in general!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Ableism, Panic attacks/disorders, Bullying, and Hate crime
Moderate: Death of parent, Child death, and Death
turnthepages_nl's review
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.5
So. This was one of my most anticipated reads of 2024. Autism rep written by an ActuallyAutistic author! Anxiety rep, queer and bisexual rep. It takes place in Scotland. It's got a moviestar who likes his privacy and a disabled girl who he is forbidden to interact with. And they end up living in the same flat. Yes that's right. THEY WERE HOUSEMATES. Hehehe.
I loveeeee the tropes in this book. Except for one. There was a lot of miscommunication or lack of communication. And that was not my fav. It worked really great for the story! But personally not my fav trope. I just wish better for the characters haha.
But the tension between these two? Absolutely obsessed! And the representation? Amazing!
I am not autistic, I have ADHD and am bisexual tho! And what I loved most was how this story portrayed the neurodivergent rage. The rage we get when things are unfair, unjust and so totally WRONG. I see that aspect of neurodivergence not often mentioned in fiction. So it made my heart very happy to see it in 'Truthfully, yours'! And it was done so so well. It really hit home and is what I loved most about this story.
Lastly, I see a lot of potential in Cadens writing. I could tell this is her debut, there is room to grow and that's okay! The ending felt a bit rushed for example and the reason for Page's anxiety felt a little bit too sensationalized. But that didn't stop me from absolutely loving this story. And I am so so so excited to read more by her hand! I hope to maybe see the story of Callum and Lillian next?
Thank you so much to the author for providing me with an e-ARC in exchange for an honest review.
I loveeeee the tropes in this book. Except for one. There was a lot of miscommunication or lack of communication. And that was not my fav. It worked really great for the story! But personally not my fav trope. I just wish better for the characters haha.
But the tension between these two? Absolutely obsessed! And the representation? Amazing!
I am not autistic, I have ADHD and am bisexual tho! And what I loved most was how this story portrayed the neurodivergent rage. The rage we get when things are unfair, unjust and so totally WRONG. I see that aspect of neurodivergence not often mentioned in fiction. So it made my heart very happy to see it in 'Truthfully, yours'! And it was done so so well. It really hit home and is what I loved most about this story.
Lastly, I see a lot of potential in Cadens writing. I could tell this is her debut, there is room to grow and that's okay! The ending felt a bit rushed for example and the reason for Page's anxiety felt a little bit too sensationalized. But that didn't stop me from absolutely loving this story. And I am so so so excited to read more by her hand! I hope to maybe see the story of Callum and Lillian next?
Thank you so much to the author for providing me with an e-ARC in exchange for an honest review.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying, Panic attacks/disorders, and Toxic relationship
Moderate: Death of parent, Homophobia, Sexual content, Child death, Ableism, and Car accident
errie's review
emotional
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.25
3.25 stars
This book and it’s characters were so damn loveable. I loved Charlie and Page’s characters and their chemistry and just everything about them really. As a late diagnosed autistic woman it was also meaningful to me to see the autism rep in this, and the way that Charlie was unapologetically herself and her growing confidence in making it clear she would not allow friends/family/partners/anyone to make her and her need for certain accommodations feel ‘too much’.
If I had rated this book purely on enjoyment level it would have been a 5 star read. However, I do think the book needs more editing. There are a couple of lines that are repeated in the ebook version, and quite a few spelling and grammar mistakes. Some of the first half of the book is very info-dumpy about autism and a lot of the information about the characters backstory is repeated a lot. There are also pacing/timeline issues throughout. It’s clear this is debut that needs some polishing, but I can’t wait to read more by this author.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual content, and Ableism
Moderate: Death of parent, Grief, and Mental illness
thesilverquill's review
emotional
funny
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
I liked this book so so much, Charlie was relatable & Page was just perfectly human, flawed, and sweet. I adore them both, and I absolutely loved how their relationship blossomed. It was so natural and believable, and I appreciate how the author wrote them, how they approached one another with empathy, honesty, and kindness. I’m so thankful I received an ARC and got to read this first!
As someone who was diagnosed with autism in her late 20s, reading about Charlie and her struggles was like reading my own experience. I cried multiple times. This felt cathartic.
I’m so happy with the ending to this story, and that there was a character development of both her’s and Page’s character that not only felt believable, but was practical, and with how they end up together ❣️
I wish I could reread this again for the first time! Highly recommend.
As someone who was diagnosed with autism in her late 20s, reading about Charlie and her struggles was like reading my own experience. I cried multiple times. This felt cathartic.
I’m so happy with the ending to this story, and that there was a character development of both her’s and Page’s character that not only felt believable, but was practical, and with how they end up together ❣️
I wish I could reread this again for the first time! Highly recommend.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Ableism, Sexism, and Panic attacks/disorders
Minor: Death of parent, Car accident, Child death, and Grief
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