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kh_xion's review against another edition
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
1.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Bullying, Sexual content, Deadnaming, Toxic relationship, Transphobia, Grief, and Classism
walrus420's review against another edition
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cursing
Moderate: Transphobia and Classism
Minor: Bullying, Death, and Alcohol
danajoy's review against another edition
- Strong character development? Yes
2.5
Neil REALLY got on my nerves.
Judgemental and entitled Neil was a difficult protagonist to root for. Especially when the reasoning behind the fake dating ruse was to break the heart of their friend with benefits even more because of his emotional unavailability.
I really liked Wyatt. I don't see what they see in Neil.
I'm not really a fan of grand gestures.
I acknowledge that I am not the target demographic.
I was pretty upset that Wyatt's first kiss and first sexual experience were on the same day. Especially when the characters were struggling to communicate and be vulnerable with one another. I understand that we needed a third act conflict and grand gesture but it really soured it for me. It felt rushed. I especially think it was reckless of Neil to escalate things when he is struggling with commitment issues.
Judgemental and entitled Neil was a difficult protagonist to root for. Especially when the reasoning behind the fake dating ruse was to break the heart of their friend with benefits even more because of his emotional unavailability.
I really liked Wyatt. I don't see what they see in Neil.
I'm not really a fan of grand gestures.
I acknowledge that I am not the target demographic.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Homophobia and Transphobia
Moderate: Alcohol, Bullying, and Deadnaming
lim's review
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
0.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying, Classism, Sexual content, and Toxic relationship
Minor: Transphobia
ae_young's review
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
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
3.0
To be honest, I picked this book because I loved the cover. It certainly reads like a YA romance, so while some of the writing was a little shallow and repetitive, this was a really fun read. I got invested in the characters and their relationships, and I love a good fake-dating trope.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Transphobia and Bullying
Moderate: Deadnaming
Minor: Death of parent
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