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m_a_j's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
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
2.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Ableism, Sexual content, and Cancer
Moderate: Sexual assault
Minor: Infidelity
fairytales's review against another edition
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
Mixed feelings on this one. I appreciated the Asian and autistic representation. I loved that those were a major focus of the book and the writing was solid. However, I felt the author could have done more to make it clear that seeing autism as a failing is incorrect and have more characters who truly supported, understood and embraced Stella’s identity would have helped. I think maybe the book adding a friend or family member outside of Stella’s parents might have helped.
While at times Michael supported Stella and what she needed, there were also times when he ignored her preferences or told her she would like something and magically it was fine because he was him.
I also really detested that the author did not address the clear workplace sexual harassment that Stella experienced with Philip or at any point mention that she could complain about him given that she said no and he violated that multiple times including in the workplace. Rather than having Stella or Michael address that, they went the violence/fight route which was inappropriate. It infuriated me that Philip moved on to continue his workplace harassment and that was somehow viewed as okay and not even ever acknowledged as harassment. I’m coming to learn that sexual misconduct or harassment in the workplace without consequences, while I know it happens quite often, is something that truly upsets me in books particularly in romance books where part of the genre is a happy ending.
I also really detested that the author did not address the clear workplace sexual harassment that Stella experienced with Philip or at any point mention that she could complain about him given that she said no and he violated that multiple times including in the workplace. Rather than having Stella or Michael address that, they went the violence/fight route which was inappropriate. It infuriated me that Philip moved on to continue his workplace harassment and that was somehow viewed as okay and not even ever acknowledged as harassment. I’m coming to learn that sexual misconduct or harassment in the workplace without consequences, while I know it happens quite often, is something that truly upsets me in books particularly in romance books where part of the genre is a happy ending.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual harassment
Moderate: Ableism
Minor: Violence and Cancer
bookishnanna'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
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Cancer, Sexual assault, and Ableism
imds'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
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Abandonment, Cancer, Infidelity, Terminal illness, and Sexual harassment
booknerderika's review against another edition
3.75
I enjoyed this book and getting to know these characters. I didn't read anything about the book going in so I was happily surprised when I learned that the FMC was autistic. I found a lot of similarities that I could relate to with her. I'm not a fan of miscommunication tropes and 3rd act breakups, especially with how direct Stella was being it made me frustrated.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Cancer
jaylene's review against another edition
lighthearted
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Didn't hate or like it - a bit cringey. I don't have much to say, but I wish I cared about the characters more.
Content Warnings
Minor: Stalking, Sexual harassment, and Cancer
missmarshey's review against another edition
emotional
inspiring
lighthearted
relaxing
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
4.25
I enjoyed this book and it was an easy read. I feel the author did a very good job at describing the main character’s autism, I really felt her emotions at times throughout the story.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Minor: Cancer
jelkebooks's review against another edition
I’m probably more disappointed than you are that I DNF’d this. Especially because in the first few chapters of this book I actually thought this could be a five star read. Yeah, no … The problem is just that I despised our main characters, but even then I don’t think I hated them as much as they hated themselves. Stella is fine with people treating her like a sex doll just because she thinks so lowly of herself, and Michael keeps repeating he’s just such a terrible person and turning out exactly like his father when he has literally done nothing wrong. Well, he is extremely possessive of Stella already, so perhaps there’s that. Ugh, I just wanted to love this but I can’t stand it anymore.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Ableism
Minor: Cancer
abby_can_read's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
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
3.0
📱
This was cute book. It was a decent read. The characters were alright and their relationship were okay. The plot was decent and the writing kept me engaged. There was a lot of miscommunication at the end that I thought was irritating.
This was cute book. It was a decent read. The characters were alright and their relationship were okay. The plot was decent and the writing kept me engaged. There was a lot of miscommunication at the end that I thought was irritating.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Ableism, Cancer, and Sexual harassment
Minor: Classism
kcrockford's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
tense
medium-paced
- 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? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cancer, Cursing, and Sexual content