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nitya's review
emotional
funny
inspiring
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Super adorable and badass and I really enjoyed reading/learning about Muay Thai!! (HOW is it not an Olympic sport, wtf)
Not going to lie, a few things hit close to home (a hatred of math and having a chronically ill parent). But I am very happy this book exists and Kareena is a wonderful and memorable character. (I know the name is a coincidence but gonna pretend she's related to Liya. 😆)
Not going to lie, a few things hit close to home (a hatred of math and having a chronically ill parent). But I am very happy this book exists and Kareena is a wonderful and memorable character. (I know the name is a coincidence but gonna pretend she's related to Liya. 😆)
Content Warnings
Graphic: Chronic illness and Toxic friendship
Moderate: Misogyny and Sexism
decklededgess's review
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
slow-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
3.0
trigger warnings: chronic illness, hospital visit, bullying, slut shaming, physical injury
This book took me more than a year to read. In the early weeks of reading, this was such a draaaag. I love the premise and the characters were great but something about the writing or the plot pacing just didn't keep me engaged. It got to a point where I had to either choose to DNF or speed read and I chose the latter. Skimming and simply reading the dialogue/only the bits that felt interesting certainly pitched up the pace but the fact that I even had to do that.... ugh
Anyways, overall it's a solid story, the characters are good, the premise is intriguing, the romance is sweet. If you're able to sit through whatever odd roadblock I hit while reading this then I'm sure you'll actually enjoy it. I gave it three stars objectively speaking but my enjoyment level was at a solid 2.
This book took me more than a year to read. In the early weeks of reading, this was such a draaaag. I love the premise and the characters were great but something about the writing or the plot pacing just didn't keep me engaged. It got to a point where I had to either choose to DNF or speed read and I chose the latter. Skimming and simply reading the dialogue/only the bits that felt interesting certainly pitched up the pace but the fact that I even had to do that.... ugh
Anyways, overall it's a solid story, the characters are good, the premise is intriguing, the romance is sweet. If you're able to sit through whatever odd roadblock I hit while reading this then I'm sure you'll actually enjoy it. I gave it three stars objectively speaking but my enjoyment level was at a solid 2.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Bullying, Chronic illness, Medical content, Sexism, Terminal illness, Toxic friendship, and Violence
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