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alexutzu's review against another edition
I believe that I had this on my list for a while (despite not reading the first installment), but well... this was not what I expected. And not in the good way. It was really hard for me to click with the style, the development was on the slow side and quite monotonous. I was invested at points, but it barely went somewhere so my interest decreased.
😍 The good:
The book started in a promising way, the plot was interesting and the characters' apparent personality and backstories as well. Sadly, the rest was not really up my alley.
😅 The not-so-good:
The characters started becoming quite problematic rather early in the book. The plot was overly dramatic and the pace was too slow even for a slow burn: a lot of talk, not much happening. Initially, the attitudes seemed healthy, but they evolved in a quite problematic manner. After reading some spoilers, I can understand why people feel that the story is predictable (either simplistic or traumatising), and I just did not feel the characters' romantic interactions overall.
😍 The good:
The book started in a promising way, the plot was interesting and the characters' apparent personality and backstories as well. Sadly, the rest was not really up my alley.
😅 The not-so-good:
The characters started becoming quite problematic rather early in the book. The plot was overly dramatic and the pace was too slow even for a slow burn: a lot of talk, not much happening. Initially, the attitudes seemed healthy, but they evolved in a quite problematic manner. After reading some spoilers, I can understand why people feel that the story is predictable (either simplistic or traumatising), and I just did not feel the characters' romantic interactions overall.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Car accident, Death of parent, and Grief
pensandpicks's review
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Content Warnings
Minor: Car accident, Grief, and Death of parent
friendofdorothea's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
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
4.75
Content Warnings
Moderate: Car accident, Grief, Biphobia, Death, and Death of parent
ladysmartypants's review
emotional
funny
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
4.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Blood, Death of parent, Grief, and Car accident
sarahsbookss's review
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Car accident, Death of parent, Death, Grief, Infertility, and Sexual content
gabstersreads's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
📚No Rings Attached
This book was a struggle. There was so much fighting and miscommunication between the love interests that it made me not want them to be together. I kept reading because despite being very annoyed at the characters, I kinda wanted to find out how it would end. However, the resolution was underdeveloped, quick, and cliché. It seemed like a cheap way to still have a “happy ending” despite all the pain and heartbreak the main characters had gone though. I would recommend if you’re looking for an angsty romance with LOTS of ups and downs.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death of parent, Car accident, and Grief
decklededgess's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
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
4.0
trigger warnings: infidelity mention, homophobia, death of parents
Bro this book was so stinking cute. Idk there's something about a character who is an emotional flight risk and the love interest who is eternally placid and ready to talk that just has me on my knees. I love this shit. We've got 50% fake dating 50% road trip and 100% forced proximity that is just TOO CUTE TO HANDLE. Loved this one more than the first ngl.
Bro this book was so stinking cute. Idk there's something about a character who is an emotional flight risk and the love interest who is eternally placid and ready to talk that just has me on my knees. I love this shit. We've got 50% fake dating 50% road trip and 100% forced proximity that is just TOO CUTE TO HANDLE. Loved this one more than the first ngl.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Homophobia, Infidelity, Biphobia, Death of parent, Sexual content, and Grief
hellowildflower's review
dark
emotional
hopeful
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
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death of parent, Grief, Sexual content, and Car accident
Moderate: Infertility, Infidelity, and Injury/Injury detail
queergoth_reads's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
I really enjoyed the first book and I was super excited for to get my hands on this one. I feel like this was a lot less cluncky that the first one. It flowed a lot better.
It was cute and fun. I did find the main character interactions a bit frustrating at various points. They were both so rigid and it got frustrating but I got over that quickly.
One thing that annoyed me was that there was repeated mentions of a character only feeling sexual attraction when they form an emotional bond but not once was the word demisexual used. I think it would have been amazing to have that very clear representation.
It was cute and fun. I did find the main character interactions a bit frustrating at various points. They were both so rigid and it got frustrating but I got over that quickly.
One thing that annoyed me was that there was repeated mentions of a character only feeling sexual attraction when they form an emotional bond but not once was the word demisexual used. I think it would have been amazing to have that very clear representation.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content, Car accident, Death, and Grief
Moderate: Alcohol
Minor: Biphobia
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