Reviews

The Tragedy of Felix and Jake by J. Daniels

runningonbooks's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional tense 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

5.0

shes_book_obsessed's review against another edition

4.0

The Tragedy of Felix and Jake
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Aww, they're so sweet. Although the writing was shitty, I really enjoyed this. I didn't give a fuck about the smut though, like it wasn't really necessary.

annrokuu's review

challenging dark emotional hopeful inspiring reflective sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

exquisite_tragedy's review against another edition

3.0

Tropes/Themes:
-MM contemporary romance
-Addiction representation (both MMCs are in early recovery)
-Age gap
-Grump x Sunshine
-Taboo (they develop a sponsor/sponsee relationship, and are also discouraged from forming romantic relationships in early recovery)
-Dual POV
-Standalone (eventually ends in an HEA)

I have very mixed feelings about this. There were elements of the relationship and characters that I absolutely LOVED, and I found the writing itself very beautiful and engaging. However, my biggest issue was that I found the addiction representation to be a little questionable at times. I am sure my previous work as an AODA therapist is making me read into things a little bit more, but I felt like there was a little too much glamorization (especially as it pertains to romantic relationships in recovery). I also feels like it tokenizes addiction a little bit, but maybe that's just me.

CWs for addiction, substance use, relapse, overdose, suicidal ideation, toxic parental relationships, loss of a parent, miscarriage

ariiogm56's review against another edition

emotional funny lighthearted fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.75

didn’t love it. I honestly found Felix annoying at times; mainly the things he thought. It isn’t a life changing book and i wouldn’t recommend to many. 

kaylaweeden_'s review

hopeful sad fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

ajdevi03's review against another edition

emotional funny lighthearted relaxing sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

therealjessicaaustin_2002's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional funny hopeful informative inspiring sad tense medium-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

3.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Addiction, Suicidal thoughts, Drug abuse, Violence, Homophobia, Child death, and Mental illness

dreambigbooknerd's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional funny hopeful tense fast-paced

• Strong character development? Yes

3.25

taliacg's review against another edition

emotional hopeful inspiring medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

So emotional and loooved this book. Beautiful.