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jjordahl's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Got more into the book as the main character’s relationship progressed but some parts some a bit far fetched/over the top. Overall a cute book
iwasagiftedkid's review against another edition
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.75
lucygwrites's review against another edition
1.0
honestly just go read meg’s review (https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/4562948195)
triciadea's review against another edition
4.0
I am surprised at how much I ended up liking this book. I’m not really big on the enemies-to-lovers thing. But, my book group chose this for a buddy read… I figured I’d give it a go. I ended up really liking this story… a lot.
zoe_m's review against another edition
2.0
Overall impression: What a shame.
The base of the story is delightful, even though I was VERY done with Lucy’s lack of self-awareness towards the end. This probably would have been resolved if it was more clear that this was her defense mechanism from the beginning, rather than being sprung in the last chapter. (I was afraid I wouldn’t like the book, because when I read a romance I need to know the hero’s into the heroine, which is most often done through switching POVs. But both of them are so obviously head over heels for each other from the beginning that it works—except for my issue above—with just her POV.)
However, I can’t forgive the blatant and continuous fatphobia. It’s egregious enough that I doubt I’ll read any more of her books. Mr. Bexley, Josh’s boss, is such a heavy-handed caricature that directly equates fat with only other negative qualities that I cringed every time he appeared in a scene or conversation. And it wasn’t an isolated character. There were enough other comments sprinkled throughout that I believe this is a systemic problem with this author.
In addition to this, towards the beginning Lucy’s lipstick is called “slit-wrist red.” Can’t say I like casual mention of self-harm in a romance.
It’s unfortunate, because so much about this book was great. But I can’t call this a comfort read, and I certainly am not going to recommend it.
The base of the story is delightful, even though I was VERY done with Lucy’s lack of self-awareness towards the end. This probably would have been resolved if it was more clear that this was her defense mechanism from the beginning, rather than being sprung in the last chapter. (I was afraid I wouldn’t like the book, because when I read a romance I need to know the hero’s into the heroine, which is most often done through switching POVs. But both of them are so obviously head over heels for each other from the beginning that it works—except for my issue above—with just her POV.)
However, I can’t forgive the blatant and continuous fatphobia. It’s egregious enough that I doubt I’ll read any more of her books. Mr. Bexley, Josh’s boss, is such a heavy-handed caricature that directly equates fat with only other negative qualities that I cringed every time he appeared in a scene or conversation. And it wasn’t an isolated character. There were enough other comments sprinkled throughout that I believe this is a systemic problem with this author.
In addition to this, towards the beginning Lucy’s lipstick is called “slit-wrist red.” Can’t say I like casual mention of self-harm in a romance.
It’s unfortunate, because so much about this book was great. But I can’t call this a comfort read, and I certainly am not going to recommend it.
lilalayachi's review against another edition
2.0
2/5 🎖️🎖️
Tidak sebagus yang kukira.
Sampai 50% membaca pun tidak menemukan kenapa nilai rata-ratanya sampai di 4.22 dan semua orang suka sekali dengan buku ini. Malah di 50% awal sebel sekali dengan jalan ceritanya. Lucy seperti terobsesi sekali dengan Josh. Kayak rendah banget deh jadinya image Lucy. Terus hal lain yang bikin gak suka adalah ini temanya kan love-hate-relationship ya tapi menurutku kayak gak sesuai aja dengan usia mereka. Ini mah love-hate versi anak SMA. Kekanak-kanakan sekali. Yang membuatku terus melanjutkan membaca terlepas dari alasan diatas adalah penasaran sekali kenapa banyak yang suka dan kasih rate tinggi-tinggi sekali.
Untung dipertengahan dan akhir mulai membaik ceritanya, mulai menarik dan mulai setuju kenapa banyak yang suka.
Endingnya juga lumayan walaupun gak nendang. Kurang greget. Harusnya kan ketemu dulu sama orangtuanya Lucy apalagi Lucy cerita a-z tentang Josh ke ortunya. Harusnya bakal lebih lucu dan ceritanya pun akan lebih menarik. Satu lagi, harusnya diceritakan dong bagaimana interview nya Lucy. Kan gak jelas banget ini Lucy jadi COO atau enggak. Makin sebel kan gak jelas begini.
Oleh karenanya ku hanya bisa me-rate buku ini 2/5 🎖️🎖️Namanya juga selera kan ya. Walaupun seribu orang nge-rate buku ini 4-5 tapi bagiku 2 saya sudah cukup, malah terlalu bagus. Kalau bukan karena pertengahan cerita yang lumayan bagus, pastilah cuma ku-rate 1/5.
Intinya menurutku buku ini overrated sekali.
Tidak sebagus yang kukira.
Sampai 50% membaca pun tidak menemukan kenapa nilai rata-ratanya sampai di 4.22 dan semua orang suka sekali dengan buku ini. Malah di 50% awal sebel sekali dengan jalan ceritanya. Lucy seperti terobsesi sekali dengan Josh. Kayak rendah banget deh jadinya image Lucy. Terus hal lain yang bikin gak suka adalah ini temanya kan love-hate-relationship ya tapi menurutku kayak gak sesuai aja dengan usia mereka. Ini mah love-hate versi anak SMA. Kekanak-kanakan sekali. Yang membuatku terus melanjutkan membaca terlepas dari alasan diatas adalah penasaran sekali kenapa banyak yang suka dan kasih rate tinggi-tinggi sekali.
Untung dipertengahan dan akhir mulai membaik ceritanya, mulai menarik dan mulai setuju kenapa banyak yang suka.
Endingnya juga lumayan walaupun gak nendang. Kurang greget. Harusnya kan ketemu dulu sama orangtuanya Lucy apalagi Lucy cerita a-z tentang Josh ke ortunya. Harusnya bakal lebih lucu dan ceritanya pun akan lebih menarik. Satu lagi, harusnya diceritakan dong bagaimana interview nya Lucy. Kan gak jelas banget ini Lucy jadi COO atau enggak. Makin sebel kan gak jelas begini.
Oleh karenanya ku hanya bisa me-rate buku ini 2/5 🎖️🎖️Namanya juga selera kan ya. Walaupun seribu orang nge-rate buku ini 4-5 tapi bagiku 2 saya sudah cukup, malah terlalu bagus. Kalau bukan karena pertengahan cerita yang lumayan bagus, pastilah cuma ku-rate 1/5.
Intinya menurutku buku ini overrated sekali.
emmaborrelli's review against another edition
emotional
funny
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
khaynie28's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
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
2.75
olivehunter's review against another edition
4.0
This book fr complete satire. Like this made me laugh so much cause it FR was made to be a comedy that made fun of like romance troupes and for some reason people can it pick up on that and think this is supposed to be some serious romance book