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3.41 AVERAGE
3.41 AVERAGE
emotional
funny
lighthearted
sad
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
emotional
funny
hopeful
fast-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
Why did the author go into detail about a dog fight… in a rom com?
The author, in a couple of instances, was careless about the main character’s thoughts, to a point where it came across as problematic and harmful. The author also tries to be aware of current events… but can’t put it all together. Ex: “I’d like to light myself on fire before___” (in reference to a dark joke about hurting themselves to get out of a tough situation) and then mentions Israel and Palestine on the same page (did they not know that people have literally set themselves on fire as an act of protest?). I was excited about this but should’ve known better I think.
The author, in a couple of instances, was careless about the main character’s thoughts, to a point where it came across as problematic and harmful. The author also tries to be aware of current events… but can’t put it all together. Ex: “I’d like to light myself on fire before___” (in reference to a dark joke about hurting themselves to get out of a tough situation) and then mentions Israel and Palestine on the same page (did they not know that people have literally set themselves on fire as an act of protest?). I was excited about this but should’ve known better I think.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Death, Death of parent
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
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:
Complicated
I found the love story between Cara and Ali to be classic romcom. There was depth with Ali's back story, and a little with Cara's. I liked the time period it was set in and the resulting references, though at times it was a little forced or cringey - however, a lot of stuff from that time was. Overall, an enjoyable story with some well written moments and character development - though there was room for improvement.
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
An easy light read though the dialogue was cringy at times and somehow large issues magically resolved. The early 2000s setting didn’t work for me. I know the author originally intended for it to be in present day and shifted, so to me the references to the time period felt forced.
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
fast-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:
Complicated
emotional
hopeful
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Loveable characters:
Complicated
fatphobia, immature banter between grown ass women, not pulled in by the writing, and generally not feeling that the author is very inclusive.
emotional
hopeful
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
It was ok, but i the protagonist so deeply unlikeable that i had trouble enjoying it.