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adorationandprose's review against another edition
medium-paced
1.5
One of the most unhealthy couples I’ve ever read about
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual assault
Moderate: Misogyny
kassoug's review against another edition
emotional
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.25
Pas fou assez cliché et la scène de viol qui n’est par la suite jamais adressée… je n’ai pas été emballée
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual assault and Rape
anodetolocksmiths's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual assault and Rape
deardisdain's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
While I adored the book and the dynamic I don't think I'll ever like Daphne for what she did to Simon. And I while I'm unsure if it's the era or just the way it's handled in this novel, his treatment wasn't considered as bad as it should have in my honest opinion. That being said, I love the way Julia writes? I expected to hate this book but I felt addicted by the end of it and immediately went into the next one.
side comment: started off listening to the audio book and MAJOR props to the narrator they did so so good.
side comment: started off listening to the audio book and MAJOR props to the narrator they did so so good.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Rape
Moderate: Sexual assault and Sexual content
Minor: Miscarriage
idyllicendure's review against another edition
emotional
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? Yes
3.5
As someone who has only watched the series I quite enjoyed this book. There are definetely things that have aged poorly and I have a huge problem with the book that practically takes all possibility of it being anything higher than a 3.5 away from the book, but given what I had heard about the books and how little I enjoy romance books, this book could have gone so much worse.
Now let's talk spoilers. Simon's and Daphne's relationship is very different from the one in the series. They are never "enemies" in the book and Simon is a lot nicer and sweeter than he is in the tv show. I must say the relationship in the books is a lot better than in the movie. Now, the sexual assault. I truly don't understand why Quinn decided to make Daphne sexually assault Simon in a book where she is suppossed to be a character we root for. I truly feel bad for the man. And the fact that he ended up forgiving her. I could never. Although I knew it was going to happen I was really enjoying the book until that point. It just leaves a bad taste on my mouth. They are still cute. Can't wait to read the next book.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse and Sexual assault
Moderate: Sexism
keraashley's review against another edition
1.0
Fans of this book be like: “I can excuse her SAing her husband but I draw the line at him saying he legally owns her”
Me: “you can excuse SA?!”
I like the first 200 pages until you get to ^ that scene but I can’t forgive or forget what Daphne did, how she handled it afterword and the lack of communication or consequences for the event. Also she’s much cooler in the book, so uptight in the show.
Me: “you can excuse SA?!”
I like the first 200 pages until you get to ^ that scene but I can’t forgive or forget what Daphne did, how she handled it afterword and the lack of communication or consequences for the event. Also she’s much cooler in the book, so uptight in the show.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual assault
solympusrising's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content and Sexual assault
Moderate: Child abuse
madifran's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
2.75
i actually did enjoy the first 200 pages of this book, but the brushing over of male SA was not treat. a quick and easy read, i just really wish that had NOT been a plot device. i also definitely wanted more of the other characters, that’s such a highlight in the show and i was sad to not see it here!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual assault and Rape
1eclecticbooknerd's review against another edition
Rape is never cute. Even if you love them. Even if it to get pregnant. JAIL! for all the women who normalize women doing this in the name of romance. If we want men to do better we need to uphoald the bare minimum. Consent is the bare minimum.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual assault and Rape
hannahwiles's review against another edition
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
1.0
why ruin a decent romance book with a rape scene ????
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual assault and Rape