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froon's review against another edition
2.25
a librarian put this in display as their staff pick favorite book… and not to yuck anyone’s yum but, really? this book? favorite?
i guess there was nothing egregiously unreadable about this book, but it was just boring. there was no yearning which is so vital for a successful romance (for me). it was a lot of just lustful attraction, but even the sex scenes lacked an emotional through-line. oh and after the first (and only) detailed sex scene, the other has a sequence of summary where the two characters “talk” about “everything” and then confess their love shortly after. this is a pet-peeve of mine because it makes it difficult for me to believe that the charlie and miles are ready to run off together forever.
in general, the writing was just meh which translates to the characters. honestly, the most interesting character was alma. i wished we could get a book about her.
overall, i read this to finish my library’s reading challenge. i look forward to reading better books on my new picnic blanket. btw this is the second book i’ve read with a mean, gay character name charlie… what is it about the name charlie that inspires this stereotype?!
i guess there was nothing egregiously unreadable about this book, but it was just boring. there was no yearning which is so vital for a successful romance (for me). it was a lot of just lustful attraction, but even the sex scenes lacked an emotional through-line. oh and after the first (and only) detailed sex scene, the other has a sequence of summary where the two characters “talk” about “everything” and then confess their love shortly after. this is a pet-peeve of mine because it makes it difficult for me to believe that the charlie and miles are ready to run off together forever.
in general, the writing was just meh which translates to the characters. honestly, the most interesting character was alma. i wished we could get a book about her.
overall, i read this to finish my library’s reading challenge. i look forward to reading better books on my new picnic blanket. btw this is the second book i’ve read with a mean, gay character name charlie… what is it about the name charlie that inspires this stereotype?!
jess_justmaybeperfect's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
reflective
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? Yes
4.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Homophobia
Minor: Pregnancy
samwalburn's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.75
ahobbitsreadinglist's review against another edition
emotional
funny
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? Yes
5.0
sam_gartley91's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
sad
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
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content and Alcohol
Moderate: Homophobia and Mental illness
Minor: Pregnancy
emwalker0406's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
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
3.5
zeus_strider's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
1.75
It had a rather strong beginning and that's about all I can really say for it, the rest of it became a rather dull.
After the initial meeting of the love interests they spend a rather small amount of time together on page, with the implication that most of the off-screen time together is of the "spicy" variety, leaving they romance feeling rather shallow.
After the initial meeting of the love interests they spend a rather small amount of time together on page, with the implication that most of the off-screen time together is of the "spicy" variety, leaving they romance feeling rather shallow.
yeager's review
emotional
hopeful
reflective
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
4.0
bibliosaurier's review against another edition
5.0
*screaming*
oh gods, i love them so much
miles is definitely a new favourite of mine, and charlie is such a dumbass, but he's adorable so i'll forgive him
oh gods, i love them so much
miles is definitely a new favourite of mine, and charlie is such a dumbass, but he's adorable so i'll forgive him
romeisnotindc's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
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
5.0