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fmdjreads's review against another edition
I got bored, and it felt like the love interests were taking too long to confess. The relationship seemed very unrealistic, and the main character was cringy in my opinion. I couldn’t figure out why the rich guy liked him, though maybe I would have if I finished the book. I don’t care to finish the book though, it was that boring.
iffer's review against another edition
3.0
This a sweet story, and I particularly enjoyed that the characters of this romance happened to be gay Asian-Anerican teenagers, but that wasn't The Point. Their families just accepted them for who they are. There are a few moments that made me "Awww," both romance ones and family ones, but a lot of the time it was hard to feel the emotions I think the author was trying to evoke. I'm also not a huge fan of the solution to life problems being "get a rich boyfriend; it's okay if he's nice." While I do appreciate the theme that we all help each other more than to we know, and that it's important to accept help, eff capitalism. I can't suspend my knowledge that Theo's family money is probably dirty, especially because his rich dad is the villain.
kai1313's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
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? It's complicated
4.25
lizzelovesbooks's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
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? No
3.0
jace_in_books's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
3.0
lexie_lex's review against another edition
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
achay91's review against another edition
inspiring
lighthearted
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? No
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Classism and Toxic friendship
Moderate: Alcoholism and Death of parent
Minor: Alcohol, Car accident, Dementia, and Cancer
sarahekelly's review against another edition
lighthearted
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? It's complicated
3.75
itsjohnnuhh's review against another edition
5.0
“Giving your heart to someone is like learning to ride a bike. You’ll skin your elbows and knees, but the pain will pass. You’ll heal. And one day, the scars will be a memory, not of falling, but of getting up again.”