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sarahholliday's review
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
2.0
The story is cute enough—I love a wild child/straight-laced romance. And I appreciated the disability representation (the main character, Chloe, has severe asthma).
But I can't thoroughly enjoy a book, or get on board with a leading man when he and his friends toss around the word "pussy" and showcase other, albeit subtle, signs of toxic masculinity.
And a final red flag: the use of the terms "Indian" and references to things like "war paint" and other racist stereotypes. Completely unnecessary and utterly unacceptable given the novel was originally published in 2011, then REPRINTED in 2021.
Given these things, I can't recommend this book.
But I can't thoroughly enjoy a book, or get on board with a leading man when he and his friends toss around the word "pussy" and showcase other, albeit subtle, signs of toxic masculinity.
And a final red flag: the use of the terms "Indian" and references to things like "war paint" and other racist stereotypes. Completely unnecessary and utterly unacceptable given the novel was originally published in 2011, then REPRINTED in 2021.
Given these things, I can't recommend this book.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racial slurs and Panic attacks/disorders
Moderate: Violence, Alcoholism, and Sexual harassment
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