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This was cute but a little too cute at times perhaps, definitely had the cringe factor, especially for the spicy scene which came in way too late in the book imo. Pacing was all over the place and plot was thin. But I did like the characters for the most part and while I was super interested in their relationship I liked their dynamic.

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emotional funny lighthearted 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

4.0

I have such a soft spot in my heart for Bea and Jamie. I read this book back in May, and I still haven't forgotten about them. Seriously, they are probably my Roman Empire. I even created Sims characters based on them, if that tells you anything (which it should). Yes, their Sims are already married (they eloped, since how could I possibly wait for them to make friends for a real marriage, lol) and Bea is pregnant. Congrats to the happy couple.

This is meant to be a contemporary adaptation of Shakespeare's Much Ado About Nothing. Since I have not read the play, I can't comment on accuracy, but according to other reviews, it's nothing like the play, so make with that what you will. This fact didn't affect my rating, but it might affect yours. At her twin sister's New Year's Eve party, Bea meets Jamie, and let's just say they don't get off on the right foot, due to some misunderstandings. Bea's sister, Jules, is in a... happy relationship (appearances can be deceiving) with Jean-Claude, who is Jamie's childhood friend and roommate, and she just wants Bea to be happy, too. She and Jean-Claude scheme to set Bea and Jamie up another way, and when Bea and Jamie find out, they decide to mess with the matchmakers by fake dating. But somewhere along the line, those fake feelings turn into very real feelings (as they always do).

I LOVED the cast of characters (excluding Jean-Claude), like Bea's family and co-workers/friends. Jamie's entire family felt like caricatures, though. They were one-dimensional and black and white evil. They didn't feel like real people. I think the not-fully-formed side characters is a downfall of the play retelling subgenre. I think it's easier for plays to get away with this lack of nuance, but in books and in real life, people are more complex.

I want to address others' reviews criticizing how Bea's autism is portrayed. Because this is an #OwnVoices story, I am not here to police how Bea experiences autism. It is not my place and counterproductive. Bea's experience might be how Chloe experiences HER autism, and it's not fair to pass judgment on that. SO, with that being said, I loved the representation, with Bea being autistic and Jamie having anxiety.

Holy third act breakup. Had it not been for the stupidest reasoning fueling this, I might have rated the book higher. I'm so torn up about this review because I loved EVERYTHING up until this point, but the third act breakup soured my feelings. Until this point, I probably would have rated this book five stars, but I had to subtract a star for this. Without spoiling anything, the breakup is senseless. Like, two broken hearts (or, I guess three, if you include Jamie) for the price of one. I still totally recommend that you read it, but just be warned in advance!

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emotional funny hopeful lighthearted 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

4.5

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4.0

Well i loved this way more than i thought i would. I related to both Bea and Jamie so much!!!! Authentic Autistic rep is what i love to see

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funny lighthearted medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

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medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? It's complicated
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

1.5

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adventurous funny hopeful reflective 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

LOVED this one way more than I expected to! The dialogue and chemistry is crazy effective. The family relationship dynamics are really cool to see. The open discussion and acceptance of anxiety was wonderful to see.

I loved the hedgehog and wished we got to see more of him!

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