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nmfcarney's review
lighthearted
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
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying
Moderate: Rape
xtsukix's review
emotional
tense
3.5
Charming with important but very palatable commentary on misogyny and on strict (particularly asian) schooling and societal norms. The love interest was so lovely I really have no complaints. The humour was a bit millennial which felt odd to me considering the age range of characters and the date published, but after 20% or so it didn’t really bother me anymore. I do understand the complaints that everything wraps up too quickly, but including the epilogue I didn’t hate it, although would have loved to see a little more of their relationship. Overall a solid teen romance book.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Misogyny and Bullying
Minor: Rape
cozylifewithabby's review
5.0
Thank you to NetGalley and Delacourt Press for a free E-arc in exchange for my honest review. Didn't See that Coming is a Young Adult Romance about a gamer girl and her online friend. It is a follow-up to We'll That Was Unexpected as it follows characters introduced in that story. You don't need to have read the first book first, but I strongly suggest it as this book does have spoilers for that one. (And they are both fantastic!) This story has miscommunication, fake dating, "enemies to lovers," friends to lovers, and strong female friendships. It also covers topics such as feminism, bullying, misogyny within the gaming world and the world at large, cyber bullying, and the ups and downs of coming of age. At the 20% mark I just couldn't put the book down. The characters are either lovable or love to hate and the story holds so much hope. One of my favorite Young Adult reads this year.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Misogyny and Bullying
Minor: Rape and Sexual harassment
westsideswiftie's review
funny
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexism, Bullying, and Rape
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