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kirstenpod_'s review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
Graphic: Fatphobia, Sexual content, and Body shaming
Moderate: Toxic relationship and Abandonment
Minor: Toxic friendship and Alcohol
bookshelvesandbookcorners07's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Body shaming
Minor: Toxic friendship
hapalyn's review against another edition
- 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
The only downside was how lengthy it was, a total brick to get through. If you can pace it right, you’ll adore it!
Graphic: Body shaming and Sexual content
Moderate: Fatphobia
Minor: Toxic relationship and Toxic friendship
redheadbookgirl's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
I love an enemies to lovers trope + all the sassy back and forth and tension that comes with it, and it was done perfectly in this plot. Stevie was a fierce and sassy character with quick wit but a lot of insecurities: she was real and relatable + she’s easy to connect to as a character. Zanders was cocky, confident + egotistic but incredibly loyal and when he let his barriers down… *swoon*🤌🏽 he was a total sweetheart to Stevie, and a massive softie at heart 🫶🏽
If you’re not yet convinced, there’s dogs.. lots of dogs!
Between the banter, the steam (we’ll ignore the third act breakup: my one + only complaint), the hockey scenes, the depth to the characters, the honest communication about mental health and therapy, the friendships and found family? This was book perfection 🙌🏽
Moderate: Body shaming, Panic attacks/disorders, and Abandonment
Minor: Fatphobia, Toxic friendship, Death of parent, and Emotional abuse
shawniejo's review against another edition
4.0
Graphic: Body shaming and Fatphobia
Moderate: Sexual content
Minor: Toxic relationship and Toxic friendship
gibbse97's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Graphic: Fatphobia, Toxic friendship, Body shaming, and Sexual content
lafe's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Graphic: Panic attacks/disorders, Body shaming, Fatphobia, and Sexual content
Moderate: Bullying, Toxic friendship, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Abandonment, and Violence
Minor: Infidelity
cynic_reader's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.25
Also the boy-helps-girl-love-herself-despite-her-weight is a tired narrative that needs to be shelved with the Harlequins and M&B's from the 70s. Ridiculous.
Was there character development? Somewhat. But, it was mostly drowned by the juvenile feel of the book.
Also why is Stevie living poor? Why is there an insane amount of pages dedicated to the expensive clothes Zanders wears? Not of these are attractive.
Overall, the book has potential. Despite the ridiculousness, I managed to finish reading it (I skimmed through, but still) and I liked the characters.
Read as you will, my friends. Read as you will.
Graphic: Sexual content, Body shaming, Abandonment, and Fatphobia
Minor: Toxic friendship
aaliyahhmcc23's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Graphic: Fatphobia, Body shaming, Toxic friendship, and Mental illness
showlade's review against another edition
- 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
Graphic: Body shaming, Panic attacks/disorders, Abandonment, Fatphobia, Mental illness, Dysphoria, and Toxic friendship
Moderate: Gaslighting