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the_ninja_librarian's review against another edition
emotional
informative
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
2.75
So, I read this because it had demi-sexual MC rep.
I really struggled with a rating for this book because it was a well-written exploration of intimacy and attraction between an allosexual woman and a demi-sexual man, but it felt like that was all it was. The little plot there was outside their relationship was short, simple, and easily predictable - which isn't necessarily a bad thing, but I felt like it had the potential to be something more complex, detailed, and in-depth.
For me this was a 2.5/2.75.
I really struggled with a rating for this book because it was a well-written exploration of intimacy and attraction between an allosexual woman and a demi-sexual man, but it felt like that was all it was. The little plot there was outside their relationship was short, simple, and easily predictable - which isn't necessarily a bad thing, but I felt like it had the potential to be something more complex, detailed, and in-depth.
For me this was a 2.5/2.75.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Toxic relationship, and Sexual content
Moderate: Abandonment, Infidelity, and Chronic illness
Minor: Panic attacks/disorders and Mental illness
annalisaely's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
fast-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
4.0
Like in all of Talia Hibbert's books I've read so far I really enjoyed the chronic illness and mental illness rep. The romance was also very sweet and the fantasy book con element was a lot of fun.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Emotional abuse
Moderate: Mental illness and Toxic relationship
bookplaits's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
I really love how Talia Hibbert discusses consent and the importance of consent in her books, and That Kind of Guy is no exception! It was also great to see the ‘older woman, younger man’ trope done well, and I appreciated seeing demisexuality discussed as the male lead comes to terms with his sexuality. I think this is the first time I’ve come across an ace-spec character in an adult romance novel!
The pacing felt a bit off to me though, because this is actually the shortest book in the Ravenswood series (excluding the novella), and when we start the book, Zach and Rae already have an established friendship. I would have really loved to see a slow-burn relationship develop between them, but actually things zip along at a very fast pace.
I absolutely love the whole Ravenswood bunch though, and Hibbert has past characters popping up just the right amount – not too little that I forget them and not too much that they take over and distract from the current couple. If she ever does write about them again, I’d definitely love to read the book(s)!
The pacing felt a bit off to me though, because this is actually the shortest book in the Ravenswood series (excluding the novella), and when we start the book, Zach and Rae already have an established friendship. I would have really loved to see a slow-burn relationship develop between them, but actually things zip along at a very fast pace.
I absolutely love the whole Ravenswood bunch though, and Hibbert has past characters popping up just the right amount – not too little that I forget them and not too much that they take over and distract from the current couple. If she ever does write about them again, I’d definitely love to read the book(s)!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Emotional abuse
Minor: Mental illness
Mentions of past consensual but unwanted sexual encounters.
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