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m_h_t's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
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
4.25
Quite entertaining, nothing to special. But you wil definitely fall for the characters, and get sucked in the story. It’s a really nice lovable romance, perfect for when you’re in a reading slump
Content Warnings
Graphic: Classism, Sexual content, Panic attacks/disorders, Mental illness, Medical content, Cancer, and Terminal illness
quietmarki's review against another edition
dark
emotional
funny
lighthearted
tense
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
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cursing, Classism, Misogyny, Sexual assault, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexism, Sexual harassment, and Cancer
meganmmmm's review against another edition
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Terminal illness, Cancer, Abandonment, Panic attacks/disorders, and Sexual harassment
onestephatatime's review against another edition
emotional
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? Yes
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cancer and Sexual harassment
Moderate: Panic attacks/disorders and Abandonment
Minor: Classism and Medical content
erinmd156's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
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
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Panic attacks/disorders, Cancer, and Sexual content
Minor: Sexual harassment
the_vegan_bookworm's review against another edition
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
This was a cute romance, but it has a lot of problematic elements.
I loved the autistic representation of Stella's character, and many elements of her experience resonated with me as an autistic adult. This being said, I was disappointed that her relationship with Michael seemed to be entirely fixated on removing these autistic traits. There was nothing to change about her, but the happier she was, the less she displayed these autistic traits and the more she worked to remove them. This isn't the reality for most (or more likely, any) autistic people, and I don't think it's a good or healthy standard to show.
Stella's ludicrous wealth also bothered me a lot. She just had this never-ending stream of money to throw at any problem (for example, deciding to pay escort boyfriend $50,000 a month and having a $15 million trust fund). That's more money than I can conceptualize for a person. These elements of infinite wealth were both boring and not at all relatable for me. I can't imagine anybody being so rich that money is literally not an object at all, and it felt like it removed a lot of challenge or intrigue for the plot.
I also don't really understand the dynamic between Stella and Phillip. He seems like such an obvious and flat villain (of course he's obsessed with her and then dates someone else in the same breath). I also don't understand why Stella tolerates him as he is nothing but unkind and predatory towards her. Though autistic people do experience higher rates of abuse than allistic people, and maybe this was the point the author was trying to make, I don't understand Stella acknowledging that this guy is awful and still acquiescing to him.
I loved the autistic representation of Stella's character, and many elements of her experience resonated with me as an autistic adult. This being said, I was disappointed that her relationship with Michael seemed to be entirely fixated on removing these autistic traits. There was nothing to change about her, but the happier she was, the less she displayed these autistic traits and the more she worked to remove them. This isn't the reality for most (or more likely, any) autistic people, and I don't think it's a good or healthy standard to show.
Stella's ludicrous wealth also bothered me a lot. She just had this never-ending stream of money to throw at any problem (for example, deciding to pay escort boyfriend $50,000 a month and having a $15 million trust fund). That's more money than I can conceptualize for a person. These elements of infinite wealth were both boring and not at all relatable for me. I can't imagine anybody being so rich that money is literally not an object at all, and it felt like it removed a lot of challenge or intrigue for the plot.
I also don't really understand the dynamic between Stella and Phillip. He seems like such an obvious and flat villain (of course he's obsessed with her and then dates someone else in the same breath). I also don't understand why Stella tolerates him as he is nothing but unkind and predatory towards her. Though autistic people do experience higher rates of abuse than allistic people, and maybe this was the point the author was trying to make, I don't understand Stella acknowledging that this guy is awful and still acquiescing to him.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Ableism, Sexual content, and Panic attacks/disorders
Moderate: Sexual harassment, Cancer, and Abandonment
Minor: Stalking and Sexism
daniellekat's review against another edition
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Cute, quick and light . I needed something to get me out of my current reading rut and this did the trick. Overall I liked the the plot and “fake dating” is my favourite romance trope although I don’t read much contemporary romance. The main drawback for me was the ending. I felt like it was a little slapped together and the epilogue was pointless. I will definitely be checking out the other books in the series.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content, Sexual harassment, and Ableism
Moderate: Infidelity, Panic attacks/disorders, and Cancer
iiamriya_'s review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
The overall idea of this book, I think is a good idea, however I do find slight problems in the way it was executed. After the romance was “developed” and the characters were far past “in love”, still I cannot see their relationship past lust. Even in those non sexual but romantic moments, the characters always found a way to indulge in erotic activities. It became slightly annoying because it felt once again as thought their romance was purely based on lust. I mean if they had to take a basic quiz on each other, they would fail. For god sake that didn’t even know each other’s favorite color. Yes I could be being picky but a more evolved romance would have been welcomed. The book was okay but it Isn’t a book I would recommend.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content, Mental illness, and Panic attacks/disorders
The girl in this book is autistic, so I guess if it triggers you beware.anntharai's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
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
3.5
Very amusing book, I was told so many times to read this book and I'm glad I did. It was interesting to read an autistic character with genuine depth, and a relief to see them dealing with the challenging aspects of autism AND being a wildly successful and sexy person.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content, Ableism, and Panic attacks/disorders
Minor: Body shaming and Sexual assault
cassie12_21's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
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? Yes
4.25
Cute book. Love the female autism rep.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Cancer, Medical content, Panic attacks/disorders, and Sexual content
Minor: Sexual harassment and Stalking