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3.7 AVERAGE
3.7 AVERAGE
one of the most emotionally articulate and intelligent couples I've read about.
I love communication in romance
I love communication in romance
Way better than Spoiler Alert… Also, how are teachers so hot
4.5 Stars This was pure joy. Yes, there was angst, yes there was the sweetest slow burn. Longing out the wazoo. Two AP history teachers who initially clash about the use of a classroom. But this was so smart but not pretentious. Full of heart and layers, humour and heat. It is also so refreshing to have a romance with the couple over the age of 40. Despite rocky divorce and Martin's shared custody of his daughter, it's not a bone of contention. CW Classism, past child abuse, past death of a parent, grief, divorce, school lockdown drills (scheduled) infidelity from a past relationship, past workplace sexual harassment, workplace bullying, childhood poverty and fat shaming
It was cute but also kind of ehhh....
Also, what's wrong with the name Brandi?!?
Also, what's wrong with the name Brandi?!?
This was so precious and I loved it so, so much. RTC
emotional
inspiring
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
It’s just too sweet for me.
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
I'm refraining from rating because as a former high school teacher, this book hit too close to home and was sort of a full-time cringe-fest. It's incredibly difficult to depict a good teacher on the page, and the hero-worship of the main characters plays into the narrative of teachers as caretakers (and not professionals). I also have very little tolerance for plotlines involving any sort of abuse (professional or otherwise) that is wrapped up in a neat little bow. It's not a feel-good fantasy; it minimizes the energy and pain real people experience when holding people in power accountable. All in all, I won't be returning to this series.
emotional
funny
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
Content Warnings
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Misogyny
Moderate: Body shaming, Fatphobia
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes