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mcalvano's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
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
3.75
rvrgrysn's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
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
4.0
moonie_is_reading's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
bellahaw's review against another edition
4.0
4.5
I am SO surprised by this book after my past experience with Ali hazelwood. I came in with such low expectations, knowing how similar and repetitive (plot and character wise) her books can be, only to be utterly floored.
Don’t get me wrong, I still saw some resemblance in the formulae of her plot looking back, but every single thing that happened in this book felt so well placed and right for the characters that I didn’t even notice while reading.
The characters had so much more depth to them than the other two books I’ve read of hers (The love hypothesis and love on the brain). Elsie was so relatable on an emotional level, I couldn’t help but empathise with her, really caring about a female protagonist in a romcom for what feel like the first time in my life. And her relationships with different characters were written so well, really defining her as a character and her psychology. Moreover, getting to see her development felt so cathartic.
As for the plot, it blended so well with the characters that it felt believable and engaging—no over the top 3rd act drama that felt out of place (*cough* gun scene in love on the brain *cough*). Not to mention, the pacing flowed so well, I couldn’t put it down.
And finally, of course, I was picturing Nanami Kento while reading
I am SO surprised by this book after my past experience with Ali hazelwood. I came in with such low expectations, knowing how similar and repetitive (plot and character wise) her books can be, only to be utterly floored.
Don’t get me wrong, I still saw some resemblance in the formulae of her plot looking back, but every single thing that happened in this book felt so well placed and right for the characters that I didn’t even notice while reading.
The characters had so much more depth to them than the other two books I’ve read of hers (The love hypothesis and love on the brain). Elsie was so relatable on an emotional level, I couldn’t help but empathise with her, really caring about a female protagonist in a romcom for what feel like the first time in my life. And her relationships with different characters were written so well, really defining her as a character and her psychology. Moreover, getting to see her development felt so cathartic.
As for the plot, it blended so well with the characters that it felt believable and engaging—no over the top 3rd act drama that felt out of place (*cough* gun scene in love on the brain *cough*). Not to mention, the pacing flowed so well, I couldn’t put it down.
And finally, of course, I was picturing Nanami Kento while reading
mollyjotownes's review against another edition
3.0
she writes the same book over and over but how can i blame her when i eat it up every time
sofiacaipires's review against another edition
3.0
It’s actually a 3.5/3.75! I really enjoyed reading this book, took a lil to get into it but it does read like a more put-together-fanfiction and I can’t resist these type of stories. The plot is predictable but with some twists that make the narrative well rounded!
ximenabaz's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
5.0
xsteph222's review against another edition
3.5
Good. As always Ali Hazelwood knows how to right a green flag of a man. To be quite honest, the banter between Elsie and Cece became annoying at various points in the book. The romance was ok, the reason she hated the lead male character was childish and seemed forced. Not my favorite book by Hazelwood, it just didn't hit the same as the other main two STEM romances she did.