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Gwen and Art Are Not in Love by Lex Croucher

mapo's review against another edition

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adventurous funny medium-paced

3.5

Incredibly readable, but didn’t love the characters as much as I did in Croucher’s other book! The Camelot setting, political machinations, and thought out character choices were all things I really liked. The understandable conflict instead of doing the miscommunication trope was much appreciated. I just felt that by having four people, two couples, there were a lot of names and things happening which caused the emotional beats to not hit as hard for me. 

erineh96's review against another edition

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adventurous emotional funny hopeful informative inspiring lighthearted medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.5

chanelstaal's review against another edition

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medium-paced

2.0

alicetheidiot's review against another edition

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5.0

Don't talk to me, I'm processing 😭

ebnelson109's review against another edition

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adventurous funny hopeful lighthearted fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

BEST BOOK i love them

nadaoq's review against another edition

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adventurous emotional funny hopeful lighthearted medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

mars_3_stars's review against another edition

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adventurous emotional funny reflective 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

4.25

lilymelton's review against another edition

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literally only a chapter in, idk i think i’d like it but im having trouble with reading right now and YA isn’t doing it for me (scary) im old

riptidemigod's review against another edition

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1.0

Where do I even start?

This book failed to handle the multiple changes in tone it tried to create. The humour is on point but anything else feels unserious and fails to create emotion.

The characters are underdeveloped, lack layers and depth. Bridget and Gabriel are described only through their passion (fighting and academics) whereas Gwen is absolutely useless and has no spine. Arthur's alcool problem is absolutely not well handled.

Death, pain, grief and desperation were supposed to be part of the story due to the plot but???? it was clearly lacking, everything seemed to be taken as a joke and it has no impact.

Overall the book lacks depth, characters should be given more background and motives, heavy topics should be handled with more care and kindness.

honeynrxses's review against another edition

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emotional hopeful lighthearted slow-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

3.0