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its_vendetta's review against another edition
dark
emotional
funny
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
the enemies to lovers in this was top tier!! i really enjoyed the political games in this book. I loved the character development and the way the romance grew was very satisfying!!
However I will say that the characters are not very good people!!! keep this in mind when going into the book! they do some not good things throughout the book! they’re in politics so it makes sense to me, but I saw some reviews complaining about this. So just keep it in mind.
I think that they’re still somewhat relatable and I think they grow by the end of the book.
However I will say that the characters are not very good people!!! keep this in mind when going into the book! they do some not good things throughout the book! they’re in politics so it makes sense to me, but I saw some reviews complaining about this. So just keep it in mind.
I think that they’re still somewhat relatable and I think they grow by the end of the book.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Toxic relationship
Moderate: Bullying, Homophobia, and Emotional abuse
Minor: Addiction, Drug abuse, Alcohol, and Drug use
ilweran's review against another edition
emotional
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Content Warnings
Minor: Homophobia, Bullying, and Sexism
readingthroughinfinity's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
I picked this up hoping it would give me some the RWRB energy that I've been missing since watching the film, but it didn't really have the same spark or humour. The drama and fake dating were enjoyable, but I didn't feel any chemistry between the two main characters. So many of the open threads that were set up throughout the story weren't fully wrapped up by the end either.
Something that felt notably absent to me was a discussion around queer identities. One of the protagonists, Tom, realises he's queer part way through the novel, but we get no discussion about it. Yes, he and Clay are pretending to date and not actually dating when he has this realisation, but when they develop real feelings, I would have thought this would have been something they'd talk about. But there's no discussion at all. They actually spend more time talking about waffles than about Tom's identity or how he feels about it. Yes, you could argue that the lack of discussion normalises queer identities being part of day-to-day life, but it just really felt really absent for me.
My other issue was thefake marriage. Why would you do that for a political campaign? Both Tom and Clay clearly didn't want to go through with it and although Lennie was the clear antagonist here for pushing them into it, I don't understand why neither of them called it off, or stopped things before they went too far? It just felt a little unrealistic to me.
Having said all this, there were some fun and very enjoyable moments as Tom and Clay grew closer, and this is a very easy read (I listened to the audio in under 24 hours). The story has a solid foundation and the backdrop of the political campaign also set this apart from some of the other romance books I've read recently, I think I just wanted something slightly different from the ending.
Something that felt notably absent to me was a discussion around queer identities. One of the protagonists, Tom, realises he's queer part way through the novel, but we get no discussion about it. Yes, he and Clay are pretending to date and not actually dating when he has this realisation, but when they develop real feelings, I would have thought this would have been something they'd talk about. But there's no discussion at all. They actually spend more time talking about waffles than about Tom's identity or how he feels about it. Yes, you could argue that the lack of discussion normalises queer identities being part of day-to-day life, but it just really felt really absent for me.
My other issue was the
Having said all this, there were some fun and very enjoyable moments as Tom and Clay grew closer, and this is a very easy read (I listened to the audio in under 24 hours). The story has a solid foundation and the backdrop of the political campaign also set this apart from some of the other romance books I've read recently, I think I just wanted something slightly different from the ending.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Homophobia
Minor: Bullying and Classism
sizzlelywizzlely's review against another edition
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cursing and Sexual content
Moderate: Bullying, Emotional abuse, and Gaslighting
Minor: Alcohol, Drug abuse, Homophobia, and Drug use
kshertz's review against another edition
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
This was a very cute romantic comedy book. I didn’t fall in love with the two main characters as much as I wanted to but I do love where the plot went and I did like the ending. It’s very lighthearted and a good read if you’re in the mood for something that’s not to plot heavy and not too deep. It was a good filler/beach read.
Content Warnings
Minor: Homophobia, Bullying, Toxic friendship, and Sexual content
kellylayne's review against another edition
emotional
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
This was well-written and a quick read. I laughed alot, but oof, several of the characters, including one of the heros, were just irredeemable to me. Or, at least, they were irredeemable without a lot more work and effort towards improving themselves.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Bullying, Toxic relationship, and Child abuse
Moderate: Homophobia
Workplace abuse; toxic workplacejneverland's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
tense
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? It's complicated
4.75
Content Warnings
Minor: Bullying, Homophobia, Outing, Drug abuse, and Cursing
madscientistcat's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying and Sexual content
Moderate: Homophobia
It might have been the amazing audiobook narration that made this so enjoyable, but I couldn't put it down despite the one main character being a complete, inexcusable sociopath. I enjoyed the over-the-top, almost satirical level of contempt for all politics throughout the plot.annahamburger's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
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? It's complicated
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content and Homophobia
Moderate: Cursing, Addiction, Alcohol, Alcoholism, and Emotional abuse
Minor: Drug abuse, Drug use, Bullying, and Sexism
greatestheights's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
3.75 to 4 stars for this unexpectedly charming romp. I'm pretty sure I've read this Veep fic (anyone comparing it to The West Wing is...wrong), but that's okay. I went in fully expecting to hate this based on the reviews, and was pleasantly surprised by how much I didn't. Enemies to lovers and fake dating are two tropes that never fail to get me good. Throw in politics and I'm a goner.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying