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3.8 AVERAGE
3.8 AVERAGE
Found the characters irritating and the concept overdone
Sorry to say that both mmcs were so grating it was hard to root for them
challenging
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
tense
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:
Complicated
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Maybe, just maybe, I was thinking this would be a cute YA romance and maybe a bit funny. I got barely any of that and I'm slightly upset-ish.
I kinda despise characters that act above their age, especially teens acting like adults. This very much felt like preppy kids acting like college year students. Or maybe is because I couldn't care less about poetry or classics, which yup, I'm that kind of person.
I was wishing for more romance, but we only got a bit towards the end and that wasn't enough for me, especially considering they already had some kind of "past".
Otherwise, as usual, I enjoyed the academic setup and the tidbits of dorm life (I wished there would be more).
I kinda despise characters that act above their age, especially teens acting like adults. This very much felt like preppy kids acting like college year students. Or maybe is because I couldn't care less about poetry or classics, which yup, I'm that kind of person.
I was wishing for more romance, but we only got a bit towards the end and that wasn't enough for me, especially considering they already had some kind of "past".
Otherwise, as usual, I enjoyed the academic setup and the tidbits of dorm life (I wished there would be more).
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
Super cute! Reminds me of Ouran High School Host Club. Felt like a step up story-wise from Powars’ last publication. Still have to take .5 off because I kept forgetting that these characters are supposed to be in high school though.
adventurous
emotional
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
adventurous
emotional
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
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
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
tense
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
Thank you to NetGalley and publishers for a copy of this amazing story!
JANSBEBEHEJEK I CAN’T DEAL WITH THEM. UGH. THE LONGING. So good.
I was smiling while reading. The chemistry is top tier.
The friendships are amazing. The internal thoughts and pressure Charlie has, feel incredibly real.
I absolutely recommend this read for everyone.
-trans mc
-achillean
-insecurities
-second chance
-first love
-longing
-all boys private school
-hidden/secret identity
-pressure to be the best
-secret love poem delivery club
JANSBEBEHEJEK I CAN’T DEAL WITH THEM. UGH. THE LONGING. So good.
I was smiling while reading. The chemistry is top tier.
The friendships are amazing. The internal thoughts and pressure Charlie has, feel incredibly real.
I absolutely recommend this read for everyone.
-trans mc
-achillean
-insecurities
-second chance
-first love
-longing
-all boys private school
-hidden/secret identity
-pressure to be the best
-secret love poem delivery club
Content Warnings
Moderate: Dysphoria
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I have a complicated relationship with this one.
I mean I’m older now so I’m also not the target audience.
It was very melodramatic.
And I foundSTRIP especially irritating. It felt like the book was entirely dedicated to heterosexual relationships.
The severe separation of genders on the campuses was insane. I know campuses like this exist everywhere but this was drilled again and again. To be expelled if they mix in any little way? Damn. This felt like a pretty repetitive enforcement of sexes.
Still glad I read it but just not for me!
I mean I’m older now so I’m also not the target audience.
It was very melodramatic.
And I found
The severe separation of genders on the campuses was insane. I know campuses like this exist everywhere but this was drilled again and again. To be expelled if they mix in any little way? Damn. This felt like a pretty repetitive enforcement of sexes.
Still glad I read it but just not for me!