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delafrate's review against another edition
Second time I’ve tried this book, just no
caitybell's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
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
5.0
tori_fink's review against another edition
3.0
Very cute!!! Slowest of burns, but still satisfactory.
jinxei's review against another edition
5.0
An incredibly fun romantic comedy that plays with all of our favorite romantic tropes. I love the reversal of the usual Sunshine and Grump trope (it's nice to see the male as the sunshine for once). I love the self-aware (and excitement) from the sunshine as the 1 bed trope from the fanfiction he reads becomes reality.
The fluffy and playful tone of the book does have a lot of heavier undertones to why the main characters are the way that they are that made me feel more connected to them. It was nice to see ADHD handled in a more realistic way as opposed to "fun and quirky :)" as well. We get to see real symptoms and the consequences, as well as the pros and cons of medicating for your mental health. I felt very much for Alex and connected with him way more than I anticipated. And of course, I will always love the plus-sized representation.
Thank you to Avon and Harper Voyager and Netgalley for the ARC copy in exchange for an honest review.
The fluffy and playful tone of the book does have a lot of heavier undertones to why the main characters are the way that they are that made me feel more connected to them. It was nice to see ADHD handled in a more realistic way as opposed to "fun and quirky :)" as well. We get to see real symptoms and the consequences, as well as the pros and cons of medicating for your mental health. I felt very much for Alex and connected with him way more than I anticipated. And of course, I will always love the plus-sized representation.
Thank you to Avon and Harper Voyager and Netgalley for the ARC copy in exchange for an honest review.
jinxei's review
5.0
An incredibly fun romantic comedy that plays with all of our favorite romantic tropes. I love the reversal of the usual Sunshine and Grump trope (it's nice to see the male as the sunshine for once). I love the self-aware (and excitement) from the sunshine as the 1 bed trope from the fanfiction he reads becomes reality.
The fluffy and playful tone of the book does have a lot of heavier undertones to why the main characters are the way that they are that made me feel more connected to them. It was nice to see ADHD handled in a more realistic way as opposed to "fun and quirky :)" as well. We get to see real symptoms and the consequences, as well as the pros and cons of medicating for your mental health. I felt very much for Alex and connected with him way more than I anticipated. And of course, I will always love the plus-sized representation.
Thank you to Avon and Harper Voyager and Netgalley for the ARC copy in exchange for an honest review.
The fluffy and playful tone of the book does have a lot of heavier undertones to why the main characters are the way that they are that made me feel more connected to them. It was nice to see ADHD handled in a more realistic way as opposed to "fun and quirky :)" as well. We get to see real symptoms and the consequences, as well as the pros and cons of medicating for your mental health. I felt very much for Alex and connected with him way more than I anticipated. And of course, I will always love the plus-sized representation.
Thank you to Avon and Harper Voyager and Netgalley for the ARC copy in exchange for an honest review.
jennharrott's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
ennhandly's review
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
bookishkate28's review against another edition
emotional
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
4.5
mavisbird's review
5.0
I'll be honnest. When this was recommended to me I wasn't sure I would enjoy it. It was modern and to add to that set in Hollywood. Normally, two things that I don't typically go for, but I ended up LOVING this book.
The characters are fantastic! The banter is some of the best I have seen in a long while. Alex is hard not to immediatly fall for. He is a "delightful asshole", and respectful and caring. I knew in the first chapter when he apologies, I said "this is a good man." Lauren is definatly a character who you love more as she grows. They are both a delight and their challenges are met with realness and respect. Alex deals with guilt and ADHD, and they make this very realistic. They have it be something that effects his life, and keep it consistent through the book. Its a struggle, but he is medicated and it does a great job illustrating that. Lauren has burnout and struggles with outside influences of her body image. But I think the author handled it in a way thats not exhausting.
The references to pop culture and especially fanfiction are extremely funny. I haven't laughed this hard at a book in a long time. I think it was used in a really interesting way as well. It gives a place for Alex to work out frustrations. Alex was definatly a really nice change of pace. He's respectful, and isn't so pushing of his masculinity. He's smooth and suave, and just makes you laugh constantly. He has a huge heart, and he's just a very refreshing male love protagonist.
This book is so much fun! I definatly recommend it if you are 18+ as their are some spicy scenes.
The characters are fantastic! The banter is some of the best I have seen in a long while. Alex is hard not to immediatly fall for. He is a "delightful asshole", and respectful and caring. I knew in the first chapter when he apologies, I said "this is a good man." Lauren is definatly a character who you love more as she grows. They are both a delight and their challenges are met with realness and respect. Alex deals with guilt and ADHD, and they make this very realistic. They have it be something that effects his life, and keep it consistent through the book. Its a struggle, but he is medicated and it does a great job illustrating that. Lauren has burnout and struggles with outside influences of her body image. But I think the author handled it in a way thats not exhausting.
The references to pop culture and especially fanfiction are extremely funny. I haven't laughed this hard at a book in a long time. I think it was used in a really interesting way as well. It gives a place for Alex to work out frustrations. Alex was definatly a really nice change of pace. He's respectful, and isn't so pushing of his masculinity. He's smooth and suave, and just makes you laugh constantly. He has a huge heart, and he's just a very refreshing male love protagonist.
This book is so much fun! I definatly recommend it if you are 18+ as their are some spicy scenes.